Jump the Gun was an
Irish pop/rock band, best known for competing in the
Eurovision Song Contest 1988 with the song "
Take Him Home
Thanks to Johnny Logan's win in Brussels in 1987, the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest was to be held in Dublin. The song "Take Him Home", written and composed by Peter Eades and performed by Jump The Gun was chosen to represent Ireland after winn ...
". They scored 79 points, finishing eighth in the contest. Jump The Gun was succeeded by
Kiev Connolly
Kevin "Kiev" Connolly (born 5 April 1956) is an Irish songwriter, producer and musician. His group, Kiev Connolly and The Missing Passengers, represented Ireland at the 1989 Eurovision Song Contest.
Early life and education
Born in Ballymot ...
& The Missing Passengers in 1989.
The group consisted of Roy Taylor on lead vocals and Bass Guitar with Eric Sharpe on Guitar, Peter Eades on Piano & keyboards, Brian O'Reilly on Drums and Ciaran Wilde on Saxophone. Taylor had experienced success in Ireland during the early 1980s as part of the group, Roy Taylor, Karen Black and the Nevada. Ciaran Wilde Joined the group shortly before the Eurovision in 1988, the other members of the group had all been members of Irish Show bands in the 80s.
Eurovision Song Contest entrants for Ireland
Eurovision Song Contest entrants of 1988
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