Irish Rovers' Origins Uncertain

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Wasn't that a party: On the road for 60 years, the Irish Rovers got their start here in Calgary

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The Irish Rovers are currently on a tour that brings the band to Calgary ’s Grey Eagle Casino on March 15 .

Their story involves Calgary snow storms, broken-down cars, an impromptu move to California , bizarre hit songs, a sibling feud and a lot of shoot-from-the-hip restlessness.

The Irish Rovers found fame in Calgary in the early 1970s .

The band was inspired by the success of the Calypso Lounge .

They were kicked out of Calgary home by their older brother, George and Ferguson .

They decamped to California in hopes of getting gigs in the fertile folk scene.

The Irish Rovers are best known for their crossover country hit, Wasn’t That A Party .

They recorded a live album of Irish drinking songs, but when it came to an in-studio follow-up, lady luck stepped in.

Glen Campbell was in the same studio working with Burl Ives and was invited on board to play lead guitar on the track, which became a massive hit and catapulted the band to superstardom.

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