The Stars From The Commitments is a nine-piece Dublin based soul band, featuring original cast members and musicians from the BAFTA Winner, Golden Globe & Oscar nominated Sir Alan Parker film The Commitments and multimillion selling sound track.
History of the band The band was formed shortly after the release of the film, which itself was based on the Roddy Doyle novel of the same name. Since 1993 The Stars From The Commitments have toured extensively across Canada, USA, South America, Europe, Scandinavia, Africa, Asia and Australia.
Original Cast members: guitarist Kenneth McCluskey Aka Derek "The Meat Man" Scully, Piano Player Michael Aherne Aka "Steven The Soul Surgeon" Clifford, Ronan Dooney, Trumpet. The following members: Plus Sean Curtis (lead vocals), Andreas Nolan (bass), Sandra Hyland and Antoinette Dunleavy (lead & backing vocals), Abraham Hampton (keyboards & Organ), Carl Cliffton (Drums) and Serge Stavila – Saxophone, joined later.6 The Stars From The Commitments Tour Dates Retrieved on 30 Jan 2018 Their open air concert at the Party in the Park in São Paulo, Brazil were attended by over 100,000 people where they were performing with blues guitarist and singer B. B. King.The Stars From The Commitments Retrieved on 30 Jan 2018 The soundtracks to the Alan Parker film such as In The Midnight Hour, Try a Little Tenderness and Mustang Sally have sold over 12 million copies.Whatever happened to The Commitments? Retrieved on 30 Jan 2018
The original members of the group Dick Massey and Kenneth McCluskey have formed their own band called "The Commitments".The Commitments Retrieved on 30 Jan 2018
After the film's success Andrew Strong, the lead singer, performed with Elton John, Bryan Adams, Ray Charles and The Rolling Stones, and signed a solo record deal with MCA Records. He continued touring and lives in Denmark.The Commitments: Where are they now? independent.ie Archived from the original on 7 November 2020. Retrieved 23 March 2021
Discography + List of albums Year Title Recording company1991The Commitments (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)MCA Records1992The Commitments Vol. 2 (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) MCA Records1995The Commitments Vol. 2 (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (CD, Album, RP)MCA Records, Altaya + Singles & EPs Year Title Recording company Notes1991I Never Loved A Man / In The Midnight Hour MCA Records, Beacon Records1991Destination Anywhere / I Can't Stand The Rain MCA Records, Beacon Records1991Try A Little TendernessMCA Records1991Mustang SallyMCA Records1991Bye Bye Bye / Slip AwayMCA Records, Beacon Records1991The Dark End Of The Street / Chain Of FooMCA Records, Beacon Records1991Treat Her RightMCA Records1991Treat Her Right (CD, Single, Promo)MCA RecordsCOM 11991Medley (CD, Single, Promo)\\MCA RecordsCD45 21071992Hard To HandleMCA RecordsUnknownI Never Loved A Man / Slip Away (7")Collectables, MCA Special Markets & ProductsCOL-90077, MSS-35704UnknownChain Of Fools / Treat Her Right (7", RE)Collectables, MCA Special Markets & ProductsCOL-90119, MSS-35865
See also The Commitments
References
External links Official website