BLANCHARDSTOWN, CO. DUBLIN

1997 - 2000

OVERVIEW Dove was a pop band from Dublin. The group was brought together by Graham Cruz. The lineup was completed by Hazel Kaneswaran, Don Ade and Lorna Davis. The quartet called themselves Dove which is an anglicised version of the Irish word, 'Dubh' meaning black. The band was unique in that they came from multi-race backgrounds. However, each of the members was Irish through and through. The band wasted no time in recording and releasing a debut single. Released in 1997, 'Just An Illusion' was a cover version of the 1980s track by Imagination. The single performed well in the charts. A second single, 'A Night To Remember' also followed that year. Around this time, Lorna left the group. Next up for the group was a self-released third single entitled 'Blow Your Mind'. Stardom beckoned for the band as they were snapped up by Trevor Horn's ZTT label. The band's debut on that imprint was to be the trio's greatest success but equally their swansong. The band released a reworked version of the Crowded House classic 'Don't Dream It's Over'. With the title shortend to 'Don't Dream', the single rose to Number 6 in the Irish charts. At the end of that year, the band was nominated in three categories in the Hot Press Awards - Best Single, Best Pop Group and Bext New Act. Dove walked away with the 'Best Single' award. However, by 2000, the Dove journey had run its course with the trio going their separate ways. Hazel went on to pursue a solo career. Graham followed his love of fashion and became a regular face on Irish TV before moving to London. 1997 - Band formed - Release of 'Just An Illusion' single - Release of 'A Night To Remember' single 1998 - Release of 'Blow Your Mind' single 1999 - Release of 'Don't Dream' single [16 August] 2000 - Band split