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Dan Leavy proud of Blues brothers’ resistance to Thomond roar
Dan Leavy proud of Blues brothers’ resistance to Thomond roar

No wonder Dan Leavy stood over the prone bodies of Munster forwards doing his best impression of The Hulk as Nigel Owens raised his arm for the Leinster penalty.

Thu, 28 Dec, 2017

Roy Orbison ‘learned the blues before he had pair of shoes’

Singing superstar Roy Orbison had a guitar before he had a pair of shoes, according to his son.

Tue, 29 Dec, 2015

‘Blues has lost its king and America has lost a legend’
‘Blues has lost its king and America has lost a legend’

Blues pioneer BB King was remembered in the Mississippi Delta as a man whose talent was equalled by his generous spirit.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2015

Blues hero BB King dies aged 89
Blues hero BB King dies aged 89

Blues singer BB King has died in Las Vegas aged 89, his lawyer has said.

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