The Vipers

A live act fronted by Paul Boyle and guitarist George Sweeney, they toured with Thin Lizzy,[1] The Clash[2] and The Jam.

During the event, a member of the crowd was stabbed and killed,[5] and the Irish punk music scene was subsequently blacklisted.

[6] In 1978, The Vipers headlined a series of live gigs at McGonagles in Dublin, which featured the Dublin-based rock band U2 as the supporting act.

[9] A permanent move to London led to UK tours with the Boomtown Rats and Thin Lizzy,[10] as well as performances including at the Marquee, Music Machine and Fulham Greyhound.

[1] Boyle subsequently changed his career to acting, whilst other members of the group remained musicians.