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Bio:
Pop/R&B outfit formed in 1986 fronted by Ed Darragh who'd previously been with
Toy With Rhythm, Boy Scoutz and
the Modernaines.
GFA were Winners of the Q102 Battle of the Bands Contest
in 1986.
They recorded an excellent double A-side single at
Windmill Lane which was produced by Larry Mullen and released on Solid Records
in September 1986.
They played a showcase gig at the Danceline Club on September 13th to coincide
with it's release. Hughie Purcell
(previously a solo performer and with a writing credit on the debut single) joined the band towards the end of the year.
The band recorded at least one Fanning session.
Ed Darragh's performing career (and by association GFA) was cut short in 1987
by the kidnap of a family member and it's aftermath, involving the need for police protection, etc.
This brought GFA to an end. Ed later worked in TV production and still performs on occasion.
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