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This website presented by John Baird is dedicated to all those people whoever played with, worked with,promoted,danced and listened to this fabulous Showband. From their humble days as the Quicksilver in Galway to the heady heights of Carnegie Hall, Eurovision.The London Palladium - not forgetting the ballroom scene here and abroad - The Capitol Showband earned a never to be forgotten reputation for their superb mucial ability, versatility and above all sheer professionalism. All through the 1960s, this great band entertained us with their high quality of musicianship. As fans we now have an opportunity to give something back to The Capitol. We will on this site take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with The Capitol Showband. And lads..Thanks for The Capitol Memories Please note: All the information contained in this Website is as researched by the Webmaster and therefore no liability is accepted for any inaccuracy herein, also all the photographs, news items etc. used in this presentation are from private collections, and i therefore stress that copying any item is strictly forbidden. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Updated pages... Obituary: I just learned yesterday of the sad passing of Mickey O, Neill, drummer with the last ever Capitol Showband. Mickey had also played with the Big 8 and Paddy Cole Superstars. Deepest sympathy go to his Family and Friends. Mickey..May your soul Rest in Peace.(Thanks to Declan O,Carroll , Tuam for letting me know this sad news) |
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