The Undertones

Irish Punk

The Undertones

About The Undertones

The Undertones formed in Derry, 1976, the result of five friends (John O’Neill, Damian O’Neill, Feargal Sharkey, Billy Doherty & Michael Bradley) learning how to play basic rock and roll. Rehearsing in Damian’s bedroom eventually led to the band recording John O’Neill’s ‘Teenage Kicks’ in 1978, a record that became a favourite of John Peel. Over the next four years they released more pop gems like `Get Over You’, ‘Here Comes The Summer’, ‘Jimmy Jimmy’, ‘You’ve Got My Number (Why Don’t You Use It!)’, ‘Wednesday Week’, ‘My Perfect Cousin’ & ‘It’s Going To Happen!’. They also recorded four highly acclaimed LPs with Feargal, toured the USA with The Clash and headlined several tours in those five years. In fact, they almost enjoyed the life of professional musicians. In 1983 Feargal left the band to pursue a solo career and the remaining members decided to call it a day. In 1999 the band reconvened, with fellow Derryman Paul McLoone replacing Feargal Sharkey. They continue to perform today.

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About The Undertones

The Undertones formed in Derry, 1976, the result of five friends (John O’Neill, Damian O’Neill, Feargal Sharkey, Billy Doherty & Michael Bradley) learning how to play basic rock and roll. Rehearsing in Damian’s bedroom eventually led to the band recording John O’Neill’s ‘Teenage Kicks’ in 1978, a record that became a favourite of John Peel. Over the next four years they released more pop gems like `Get Over You’, ‘Here Comes The Summer’, ‘Jimmy Jimmy’, ‘You’ve Got My Number (Why Don’t You Use It!)’, ‘Wednesday Week’, ‘My Perfect Cousin’ & ‘It’s Going To Happen!’. They also recorded four highly acclaimed LPs with Feargal, toured the USA with The Clash and headlined several tours in those five years. In fact, they almost enjoyed the life of professional musicians. In 1983 Feargal left the band to pursue a solo career and the remaining members decided to call it a day. In 1999 the band reconvened, with fellow Derryman Paul McLoone replacing Feargal Sharkey. They continue to perform today.

The Undertones's Concerts & Tour Dates

Date Event name Venue
11 Jul 2026 SEX PISTOLS FT. FRANK CARTER The Piece Hall, Halifax, EN, United Kingdom
12 Jul 2026 Sounds of the City Present Sex Pistols Castlefield Bowl, Manchester, EN, United Kingdom
03 Oct 2026 The Undertones - 50th Anniversary Show Edinburgh Corn Exchange, Edinburgh, SC, United Kingdom
15 Oct 2026 The Undertones + Special Guests The Beat ft Ranking Jr Epic Studios, Norwich , EN, United Kingdom
16 Oct 2026 The Undertones in Leeds Project House, Leeds, EN, United Kingdom
17 Oct 2026 The Undertones: 50th Anniversary Show O2 Institute Birmingham, Birmingham, EN, United Kingdom
24 Oct 2026 The Undertones: 50th Anniversary Show O2 Ritz Manchester, Manchester, EN, United Kingdom
05 Nov 2026 The Undertones Cyprus Avenue, Cork, CK, Ireland
06 Nov 2026 The Undertones: 50th Anniversary Tour Bank Lane, Waterford, WD, Ireland
07 Nov 2026 The Undertones: 50th Anniversary Tour 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin, DN, Ireland

The Undertones's Popular songs

  • Teenage Kicks
  • My Perfect Cousin
  • Here Comes the Summer

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The Undertones formed in Derry, 1976, the result of five friends (John O’Neill, Damian O’Neill, Feargal Sharkey, Billy Doherty & Michael Bradley) learning how to play basic rock and roll. Rehearsing in Damian’s bedroom eventually led to the band recording John O’Neill’s ‘Teenage Kicks’ in 1978, a record that b…
The Undertones's most streamed songs include Teenage Kicks, My Perfect Cousin, Here Comes the Summer. These tracks have accumulated millions of plays on Spotify and other major streaming platforms, making them essential listens for both new fans and long-time followers.
The Undertones is primarily known for irish punk, frequently fusing it with elements of mod revival. This genre-blending approach has earned them a dedicated global fanbase and consistent chart placements on platforms like Beatport and Spotify.
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The Undertones is currently scheduled to perform in 9 cities: Halifax, Manchester, Edinburgh, Norwich, Leeds, Birmingham, Cork, Waterford, Dublin. Visit AllEvents to find show dates, venues, and ticket details for a city near you.
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