Mic Christopher - Leargas Tribute [Part 4/4]

'Troubadour' the Leargas tribute to Mic Christopher broadcast by RTE in Ireland. One of the most moving programmes you will ever see on TV.

"Mic Christopher (21 Sep 1969 - 29 Nov 2001) was an Irish singer-songwriter, best known for his posthumously-released debut album Skylarkin'.

In 1990 Christopher formed the band, the Mary Janes with former Kila bass player and fellow busker, Karl Odlum, with Simon Goode on guitar and Steven Hogan on drums.

In November 2001 after playing a gig in Groningen, Holland he apparently struck his head on some steps following a fall. He lapsed into a coma as a result of severe swelling to the brain. He never regained consciousness and died on 29 November 2001, aged 32.

Since Mic Christopher's death, The Frames' frontman Glen Hansard has dedicated every one of their albums to him. They also dedicate their cover version of his hit Heyday to him when played live. The Damien Rice album, O, is also dedicated to Mic Christopher."

Category:

Music

Tags:

• irish
• indie
• alternative
• mic
• christopher
• heyday
• leargas
• the
• frames
• swell
• season
• once
• skylarkin
• odlum

[QtommyQ]

Brilliant, breathtaking, heartbreaking in it's openness. Completely laid bare for their magnificent love of one man whose entity continues to touch people to this day.

[mingjung659]

It brings tears to my eyes. Thank you for the video.

[EbbaTheGreen]

That's really amazing. Mic will never be forgotten. Grá go deo.

[serendipity20091]

I just cried my eyes out, that was beautiful.

[foxyfoxy06]

i only really heard of hey day before getting into the mics music through the frames. what a talent.

[IfIfsandands]

There wasn't anyone who lived around music in Dublin at that time that didn't feel a loss, a shock and a sadness at a life cut far too short. RIP Mic.

[StonewallVH5150]

RIP Mic. Your music reached many across the pond as well.

[spudo19]

music is the key to hearts! thanks mic

[odearory]

Unbelievable - fairplay for posting this, makes me wish I'd been old enough to appreciate such talent back when all them were busking. Mic is still the greatest of them all. RIP Troubador

[didoma73]

i got a couple goosebumps watching that last bit

[dunnerichie]

thanks for posting this