Paddy O'Hare

Paddy was previously front man of Manchester based band Blue Thatcher, and formerly guitarist/backing vocals/co-writer in Rawcuss (as heard on BBC6 Steve Lamacq). In 2009 he was Producer and co-host on Steve Berry's Breakfast Show on 106.1 Rock Radio, also producing shows with Mike Sweeney and Moose. He has also done sessions and live work with solo artists Aron Paul and Risa Hall, and was born and raised in Uppermill, Saddleworth. PADDY & THE CRUSADE represents a brand new venture for Paddy and reunites him with original BT keyboard player Dan Hutchings plus James Loughlin (The 99s) on bass and Tom Phelan on Drums......The Crusade is coming! "A piercing and perfectly pitched lead vocal turns some great songs into something special." www.strummerlive.net "Where trad-folk was absent, however, a traffic-stopping voice was not, and his had enough vocal horse-power to get Clarkson itching for a test-drive. 'Love Conquers All' was dedicated to the hungover amongst us (which included at least 97% of patrons), culminating in a vital blast of Nurofen in some heartening "aaah, ooh, aah oh oooh"s. " www.manchestermusic.co.uk "Particular note to Paddy there, the lead guitar was terrific!" Andy Crane. BBC Radio Manchester. 05/09/2010 http://www.reverbnation.com/paddyohare http://twitter.com/paddyohareuk http://www.youtube.com/paddyoharemusicuk