Stockton's Wing is an Irish band formed in 1977 by four All-Ireland champion musicians; Paul Roche on flute/whistle, Maurice Lennon on fiddle, Tommy Hayes on bodhran, and Kieran Hanrahan on banjo/mandolin, along with Tony Callinan on guitar and vocals. They have collaborated with well known artists including Christy Moore, "as well as more than a dozen musicians who have worked to create an impressive collection of work". Their style has been described as including "Irish folk, melancholic ballads, upbeat jigs, and modern pop". Stockton's Wing have supported artists including Michael Jackson and Prince. Their song "Over The Moor" is used as the theme music for Liveline, one of the most popular radio shows in Ireland. Name The band took its name from a line in the Bruce Springsteen song, "Backstreets"; "Slow dancin' in the dark on the beach at Stockton's Wing, where desperate lovers park to meet the last of the Duke Street Kings.” Early years The five founding members had won in the traditional music category of a talent competition, sponsored by Guinness, in Limerick. An up-an-coming rock band from Dublin, U2, formed only two years before, won the rock category. The victory landed Stockton's Wing a contract with Tara Records, who released their self-titled debut in 1978, which consisted of traditional songs. These quickly gave way to a mix of more contemporary influences, as "they departed from their Trad roots". During the recording of their second album, Take A Chance (1980), singer-songwriter and guitarist Mike Hanrahan replaced Tony Callinan. Unlike its predecessor, the sophomore effort "featured some original music and marked the arrival of a progressive force into the world of Irish music." At the Ballisodare Folk Festival they met Australian Stephen Cooney who then joined the band playing bass guitar, and didgeridoo, further adding to the evolving sonic tapesty. 1982 saw the release of Light In The Western Sky, with the band moving further into original compositions, and delivered the hit singles "Beautiful Affair" and "Walk Away". The following year, Tommy Hayes was replaced by Fran Breen on drums, and Peter Keenan joined on keyboards. Extensive international tours 1984 saw Stockton's Wing embark on their first American tour. This coincided with the release of American Special, a compilation by Shanachie Records, containing "a selection from each of Stockton's Irish releases". The band toured extensively, staying away from the studio, and in 1985 released the live album Stockton's