On this day fifty years ago, West Cork-based Jim Fielder was on his way to play at the music festival that defined an era. He tells Ellie O’Byrne

The singer and drummer with influential US group The Band - who famously backed Bob Dylan in the 60s - passed away today, two days after his family announced he was losing a battle against throat cancer.

FANS of blues legend Rory Gallagher are in for an unexpected treat after it was confirmed that an unreleased album by the star is set to be made public.