STOP
RECORDS
Stop Records was a DIY Irish label associated with The
Memories. It managed at least three singles. The Memories was one of
Ireland's most beloved pop bands, the Memories humble beginnings came together
at St. Vincent's School in Glasnevin. Mick Swan, Daire Doyle, Jim Barry and Colm
Harpur had all attended the school and knew each other well, but their paths
didn't come together musically until the early 60's when Jim joined the local
church choir at St. Peter's in Phibsboro where the other three lads were already
members. The band suffered a small setback in 1974 when bass player, Daire
Doyle, was injured in a car accident and could not play for several months.
Former Creature, Liam McKenna, was drafted to stand in for Daire on bass and
ended up staying on, switching back to guitar, when founding member Colm Harpur
left the band to work in cabaret in March, 1975.Around 1978, the second founding
member of the band, Ray Crowe, left and was replaced by Dominic Green, formerly
of The Sands on lead guitar. "Domo" added a new somewhat heavier sound to the
band, whose sound and reputation continued to grow, making them one of the top
three pop bands of the era. Distributed By Stop
Records.
| 75 |
The Memories |
What 'Ya Gonna Tell Your
Mamma |
STOP |
OP |
0001 |
| 75 |
The Memories (With Synge Street
C.B.S. Boys) |
A Child's Time (The Christmas
Story) |
STOP |
OP |
102 |
| 79 |
The Memories |
The Main
Attraction |
STOP |
OP |
1012 |
