Biography

The Undertones is known for Starter for 10 (2006), Handsome Devil (2016) and Action Point (2018).

After a couple of years, Vincent O'Neill left the band to concentrate on his studies. He was replaced by his brother Damian. By 1977, they were playing regular gigs at Derry's alternative nightspot "The Casbah", where they developed a loyal following.

Friends Michael Bradley and Billy Doherty, along with brothers John and Vincent O'Neill, formed the band in Derry in 1974. They invited classmate Feargal Sharkey to join as singer. They started out rehearsing in the O'Neill household, and listening to British R&B, American rock 'n' roll, glam rock, garage bands, and emerging punk music.

In 1978, the group went to Belfast for Hooley's Battle of Bands competition and were invited to record their debut EP "Teenage Kicks".