Jon Leahy

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Jon Leahy
Band Name: Jon Leahy
Genre: Rock
Location: Cork/Co.Cork/Ireland
Number of members: 1
   
Website: http://www.jonleahy.net/
   
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Jon Leahy grew up in Bishopstown, a suburb of Cork city, Ireland. At the youthful age of ten, Jon did first listen to a record by American thrash metal band, Metallica. He didn't know it at the time but this was the band that would later inspire him to forge a career in music.

At sixteen, Jon performed his first live radio performance on BBC Radio, while during the same period, played with local acts such as Paradox, Kaleb and jD. He went on to record various records with
these

 

2003 saw him ditch the whole band scene and continue his musical
journey as a solo artist. His newfound status saw him embark on tours all across Europe and make Germany his home base for the first half of 2003 while continuously writing and developing his new sound.

In November 2003 Jon's first solo recording surfaced in the form of a
2-track EP and was distributed on the underground scene. Bewildered
by the response it was given an official release and became known

 

Jon's dedication to touring over the last two years did not go
unnoticed and so saw him feature on his second compilation by the end
of 2004. Titled The Family Tree Compilation 2004, it showcased Irish songwriters making a difference to the scene. It was launched over two nights to a packed Club One in Cork.

In 2005 Jon's status as a solo artist had risen considerably and saw him share a bill with Major recording artist Mundy in Dublin. His song 'Our Special' was also choo

     
     



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