Power of Dreams are a Dublin, Ireland based pop/rock band, built around the vocals and songwriting of Craig Walker.
Contents |
They released their critically acclaimed debut EP "A Little Piece of God" on Keith Cullen's London-based Setanta Records in 1989. Following a six-figure bidding war between rival record labels, Power of Dreams then signed a deal with Polygram. In December 1989, the British music magazine, NME reported that Power of Dreams, along with others such as Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine and The Charlatans, were their pick as 'stars of tomorrow'.[1]
Their first album, Immigrants, Emigrants and Me, received glowing reviews worldwide, and the band embarked on a global tour, taking in more than 30 countries, including Japan and North America. The album sold well in France, Japan, the UK and Ireland.
Their second album, 2 Hell With Common Sense, was produced by Dave Meegan and featured a more powerful sounding band, helped by the addition of Ian Olney (ex-Cypress, Mine!) on guitar. Positivity followed, and further developed the soundscape introduced on their previous record. Power of Dreams then released their last album, Become Yourself.
Power Of Dreams disbanded after Become Yourself - Craig Walker and Ian Olney then formed Pharmacy with Chris Pierce and Morty McCarthy (from The Sultans of Ping FC). Pharmacy released one single called "Shine". Subsequently, Craig Walker recorded three albums with Archive before releasing his debut album, Siamese, in 2009. Keith Walker currently sings and plays rhythm guitar with The Bollox. Ian Olney has been playing bass for Sultans of Ping since 2005, and guitar for Red Atlas since 2007.
In November 2009, Power Of Dreams announced a reformation and tour to promote the 20th anniversary re-release of their first album (on 100% Music) in March 2010. Dates included London, Guildford, Oxford, Birmingham, Dundalk, Dublin and Cork.
In December 2010, a further tour of Ireland took place with Sultans of Ping and The Frank and Walters. Dates included Dublin, Cork and Limerick. This supported the release of a compilation album, 1989: The Best Of Power Of Dreams, which included a new track.
In March 2011, Keith Walker announced an amicable departure from Power Of Dreams, while the band was confirmed via their website to have started work on a new album.