The Noel Redding Band | |
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| Also known as | The Clonakilty Cowboys |
| Origin | County Cork, Ireland |
| Genres | Folk rock |
| Years active | 1974–1978 |
| Labels | RCA |
| Past members | Noel Redding Dave Clarke Eric Bell Les Sampson Dave Donovan |
The Noel Redding Band (also known as The Clonakilty Cowboys after the title of its first album, Clonakilty Cowboys) was an English-Irish folk rock supergroup that was formed in Clonakilty, County Cork, in 1974. Comprising the bass guitarist, rhythm guitarist and vocalist Noel Redding (formerly of The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Fat Mattress and Road), the vocalist and keyboard player Dave Clarke, the lead guitarist Eric Bell (formerly of Thin Lizzy and Them) and the drummer Les Sampson (formerly of Road), the band released two albums – Clonakilty Cowboys (1975) and Blowin' (1976) – before disbanding in 1978.