Iona (band)

Iona is the name of an Scottish Celtic rock band, which was formed in the late 1980s by lead vocalist Joanne Hogg[?], multi-instrumentalists David Fitzgerald[?] and Dave Bainbridge[?].

By the time Iona released its first self titled album in 1990, drummer Terl Bryant[?], bassist Nick Beggs (formerly the vocalist of Kajagoogoo), Fiona Davidson[?] on Celtic harp, Peter Whitfield[?] on strings, Troy Donockley[?] on Uillean pipes and percussionist Frank Van Essen[?] joined the band.

Iona returned in 1992 with "The Book of Kells". Fitzgerald left the band that year to pursue a degree in music. "Beyond These Shores", the band's third album, was released in 1993, and included guest musician Robert Fripp.

Discography

Iona, 1991 album
The Book of Kells, 1992 album
Beyond These Shores, 1993 album
Journey into the Morn, 1996 album
Heaven's Bright Sun, 1997 double CD live album
Woven Cord, 2000 live album
Open Sky, 2001 album
The River Flows: Anthology, 2002 4 CD box set

External Link

Official website (http://www.iona.uk.com)

		Iona (band)
		Iona is the name of an Scottish Celtic rock band, which was formed in the late 1980s by lead vocalist Joanne Hogg[?], multi-instrumentalists David Fitzgerald[?] and Dave Bainbridge[?]. By the time Iona released its first self titled album in 1990, drummer Terl Bryant[?], bassist Nick Beggs (formerly the vocalist of Kajagoogoo), Fiona Davidson[?] on Celtic harp, Peter Whitfield[?] on strings, Troy Donockley[?] on Uillean pipes and percussionist Frank Van Essen[?] joined the band. Iona returned in 1992 with "The Book of Kells". Fitzgerald left the band that year to pursue a degree in music. "Beyond These Shores", the band's third album, was released in 1993, and included guest musician Robert Fripp. Discography Iona, 1991 album The Book of Kells, 1992 album Beyond These Shores, 1993 album Journey into the Morn, 1996 album Heaven's Bright Sun, 1997 double CD live album Woven Cord, 2000 live album Open Sky, 2001 album The River Flows: Anthology, 2002 4 CD box set External Link Official website (http://www.iona.uk.com)
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