It is with a sad but proud note that I share this artwork. Earlier this year I worked closely with Stan Roche & Gary Baker at Universal Ireland and Claddagh Records on this fantastic project. Chronicles 60 years of The Cheiftans’. Yes 60 - a band. It was such an insight to explore their gargantuan archive of brilliant photos, band ephemera and beautiful historical LP artworks. Paddy himself was directly involved in the artwork up until his sudden death just before it’s release. I absolutely loved the fact that he had to approve the artwork for real at home as he had no internet. The Cheiftans were firmly on the radar for me growing up in the 80s in NW London’s Irish community. My mum said- ‘sure we saw them many times in Kilburn and The Shrine and your godfather played with them..‘ It was a real honour to be a part of their rich history contributung to this fitting tribute to Paddy and the band. It’s on all formats including a plush ltd edition triple vinyl in Racing Green. Check it here at Claddagh Records. O’Neill’s March #thechieftans #thecheiftanschronicles #cutitoutstudio
