Blaze X

Blaze X (1979–1981) were an Irish New wave band[1]. The band was formed in Tuam, County Galway by friends Paul Cunniffe and Paul Ralph.

They released a single in 1980, Some Hope which became Larry Gogan's Hit song of the week on 2FM. Its B-side, Rippy, about serial killer The Yorkshire Ripper was banned by the RTÉ.

Their highest profile was when they supported U2 in front of a packed Leisureland in Galway. Frontman Paul Cunniffe went on to have a solo career in London, but died in 2001. Guitarist Davy Carton went on to form The Saw Doctors.[2]

Following the death of Paul Cunniffe, a CD of their songs was released in 2003. It features various live tracks recorded from a gig in the Scout Hall in Tuam, and tracks recorded in the RCF studio in Ballybane, Galway City. The CD is available from the Saw Doctors Official website.

References
  1. "Irish Rock Discography: Blaze X". www.irishrock.org. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
  2. "The Saw Doctors | Biography & History | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 5 September 2017.


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