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The Cauldron Recording Studios Ireland
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During the early 70’s in Ireland the West Cork haven of Clonakilty had not only become a refuge for ‘sanctuary seeking’ rock stars, but also the birthplace of Bill Shanley - guitarist, producer and multi instrumentalist.
Brought up in the renowned Shanley's Music Bar, Bill’s early years were spent immersed in the lives of pro musicians, performing regularly with Noel Redding, Mitch Mitchell (both of Jimi Hendrix Experience), Tom McGuinness and Thin Lizzy’s Eric Bell. Bill’s father, Moss Shanley, was a piano player and was immersed in the music of the 50’s and 60’s.
A close family friend, Noel and Bill’s relationship grew from teacher and mentor when Bill was 9, through hundreds of gigs, culminating in an unforgettable trip to Paris in 1990. To mark the 20th anniversary of Hendrix’s death Noel put together a band, including Randy California and Bill to play at Paris’ famous Olympic Theatre – the location of JHE’s first ever gig in 1966!
