Tuesday, August 17, 2010

August 17: Kevin A. Rowland (AKA Carlo Rolan) lead singer and guitarist for Dexys Midnight Runners is 57.

The UK-based band was named after "Dexedrine", a brand of dextroamphetamine popularly used as a recreational drug. "Midnight runners" referred to the energy the Dexedrine gave, enabling users to dance all night.

Press links below to view You Tube videos:

-- "Come On Eileen"
-- "Geno"

Too-Rye-Ay

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