DUBLIN

1980 - 1983

OVERVIEW The Zen Alligators was a post-Horslips project of Eamon Carr and Johnny Fean. The pair had initially formed an outfit called The Defenders in 1979. This outfir eventually morphed into The Alligators who, in turn, became known as The Zen Alligators. The lineup was completed by Gary Eglington [Bass Guitar], who had also played with The Defenders, and Philip Fay [Guitar] previously of Vultures. The band made a promo single available in 1980. This limited release 7" single contained 'Thrill Power', 'Having A Party' and 'Just A Little Bit'. The band played its first gig at The National Ballroom in 1981. The group went on to release five further singles. By the middle of 1983, Philip Fay had left the group. The remaining members continued on as a trio for a short period, releasing a final single, 'I Never Forget A Face' before splitting. Carr and Fean would continue to work together as part of The Host and then in the one off project, Saints & Scholars. Fean also played with The Last Bandits. Gary Eglington Joined Barry McCabe's band, Albatross and recorded with The Fontaines. 1980 - Band formed 1981 - Release of 'Who Can That Someone Be?' single - Release of 'Call Me Lucky' single 1992 - Release of 'The Invisible Man' single - Release of 'You Make My Day' single 1983 - Release of 'I Never Forget A Face' single - Band split