Brian “Red” Hurley is one of Ireland’s most enduring and beloved singers, whose career has spanned over five decades and who continues to perform with his band across Ireland, the UK and internationally.
🎤 About Red Hurley
Born in Dublin in 1949, Red Hurley first made his mark on the Irish music scene in the late 1960s as lead singer with groups like The Colours, The Wheels and later the Nevada Showband. With Nevada he achieved a succession of Irish chart hits in the early 1970s before forming his own band, the Red Hurley Band.
He scored several Top‑10 singles in Ireland — including hits such as Love Is All, Kiss Me Goodbye, and When — and represented Ireland at the 1976 Eurovision Song Contest with the song When.
🎶 Music & Style
Red Hurley is known for his rich, emotive voice and polished, accessible style that blends pop, easy‑listening and gospel influences. Over the years, he and his band have been a popular live draw for audiences of all ages, performing classic songs alongside newer material.
📀 Career Highlights
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Fronted major Irish showbands and went solo, becoming a fixture on the Irish chart scene in the 1970s.
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Formed his own band — Red Hurley and His Band — and toured extensively at home and abroad.
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Celebrated over 50 years in music with concerts across Ireland and abroad.
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Continues to perform regularly with his band in venues big and small.
🎤 Performances
Red’s live shows often showcase his greatest hits from across his career alongside seasonal and spiritual classics — the kind of repertoire that has built his reputation as a consummate entertainer.