Rock veteran buried near his West Cork ‘spiritual home’

THE funeral took place in Clonakilty, Co Cork, yesterday of Noel Redding, the man who played bass with one of rock’s most famous outfits, the Jimi Hendrix Experience.

Among those paying their respects to the man who in later years choose West Cork as his spiritual home was 60's folk legend Donovan.

Other well-known mourners included broadcaster Jim O'Neill and Corkman Joe Mac, who began his career in show business as drummer with The Dixies showband.