Cactus World News | |
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 Cactus World News MCA records Publicity photo | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Dublin, Ireland |
| Genres | Rock, new wave |
| Years active | 1984–1991, 2011–present |
| Labels | MCA |
| Past members | Frank Kearns Feargal MacAndris Wayne Sheehy Eoin McEvoy |
| Website | CWN website |
Cactus World News is an Irish rock band formed in Dublin in April 1984. Founded by Frank Kearns (guitar) and Eoin McEvoy (vocals), the first full stable lineup also included Wayne Sheehy (drums) and Fergal MacAndris (bass).[1] They reformed in 2011 with a new lineup of Kearns, Sheehy and MacAndris, including Eoin Scott and Eoin Watkins. Their early influences were the Clash, Ramones, Talking Heads, U2, the Waterboys and R.E.M.