Paul McLoone

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Paul McLoone
Paul McLoone on stage with The Undertones in 2005
Paul McLoone on stage with The Undertones in 2005
Background information
Birth name Paul McLoone
Born 11 February 1967
Origin Derry, Northern Ireland
Genre(s) Punk, Pop punk
Instrument(s) Vocals
Years active 1990s - present
Label(s) Cooking Vinyl (as per The Undertones)
Associated acts The Undertones


Paul McLoone (born 11 February 1967 in Derry, Northern Ireland), is the current singer of Irish pop-punk band The Undertones. He replaced Feargal Sharkey when the band reunited for a series of festival appearances in 1999.[1]

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He has recorded two studio albums with the band, Get What You Need (2003) and Dig Yourself Deep (2007). The Undertones' live following remains strong, with most fans fully accepting McLoone as the band's new frontman.

McLoone currently produces Ireland's Today FM show, Pet Sounds which runs 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Monday to Thursday nights, and is presented by Tom Dunne.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Virgin Radio - Undertones biography