Stereo Embers: The Podcast

“An Crann” Damian O’Neill is best known as the lead guitarist and co-founder of the legendary band The Undertones. One of Northern Ireland’s most successful bands, the Derry outfit got their start in 1974 and featured Damian’s brother John on rhythm guitar. The band pretty much tore things up, releasing nearly 15 singles and four classic albums and which still sound as vital today as they ever have. The Undertones are one of the greatest bands of all time and their exhilarating blend of pop and punk remains as dynamic and rousing as ever. The original lineup called it a day in 1983, though a revamped version of the band would reform years later and put out two excellent albums which are strong additions to the band’s legacy. The O’Neill brothers went on to form That Petrol Emotion, who ruled college radio in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, putting out fifteen singles and six fabulous albums, including Manic Pop Thrill and Babble. O’Neill stays busy, putting out a solo album of experimental electronica, playin