Brendan Bowyer is tagged as: Brendan Bowyer (born 12 October 1938 in Waterford, Ireland) is an Irish singer best known for fronting “The Royal Showband” and the “Big 8” band. Also renowned for having The Beatles open for him at a concert in 1962 at the “The Liverpool Empire” and being regarded as one of the first headlining Elvis impersonators. Elvis Presley himself was a big fan of Brendan’s performances and would often attend Brendans concerts in the Stardust Resort & Casino, Las Vegas during the 1970’s. Brendan Bowyer began his career with the Royal Showband, Waterford in 1957. His ability to tailor American Rock’n’Roll music to the tastes of Irish audiences, and his athletic, spirited on-stage performances made him a popular vocalist of the 1960s showband era, and his band’s version of the Hucklebuck became one of their most popular songs. In 1971 Bowyer left the Royal, joining the Las Vegas circuit with his new band, the Big 8. He has been based in Las Vegas since then, though he makes frequent trips back to Ireland. In 1977 he made a brief return to the Irish charts with his tribute ‘Thank You, Elvis’. Having enjoyed a “semi retirement” phase , Bowyer has returned to the spotlight, touring Ireland eac... Read More About Brendan Bowyer Biography...  Send Brendan Bowyer ringtones to your cell
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