The death has been announced of Aslan frontman Christy Dignam, following a long illness.
The 63-year-old singer entered palliative care last January and spent the last few months at home where he was cared for by his family.
Engaging, outspoken and immensely talented, Christy Dignam grew up in Finglas on the northside of Dublin and began playing music in the late 1970s before forming the band that was to become Aslan.
Their debut single This Is became a radio hit and the band were signed to EMI, with their debut album Feel No Shame reaching number one in the Irish charts and Dignam’s soaring vocals receiving critical acclaim.
The band began to attract international attention, however behind the scenes difficulties were beginning to emerge. Christy Dignam…
