Michael Tierney (known as Mick Pyro) is an Irish musician and journalist. He is best known as the frontman of the Dublin funk rock band Republic of Loose. He has also partaken in other independent work with fellow Irish and international musicians and performed a duet with Sinéad O'Connor at the 2008 Meteor Awards when she revealed her admiration for his vocals. He has also written for the Irish Independent.

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  • Michael Tierney (known as Mick Pyro) is an Irish musician and journalist. He is best known as the frontman of the Dublin funk rock band Republic of Loose. He has also partaken in other independent work with fellow Irish and international musicians and performed a duet with Sinéad O'Connor at the 2008 Meteor Awards when she revealed her admiration for his vocals. He has also written for the Irish Independent. Pyro is known for his distinctive vocals, bearded appearance and his battles with alcoholism.
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  • Mick Pyro (left) on stage with Republic of Loose
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  • "I remember thinking it was a big deal at the time as all my friends wanted tickets." And as for the audience, "they're so charged up that it's like playing to a bunch of people who are so charged up. But the women, they're unbelievable, top-notch hoi poloi."
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  • Pyro has performed at the Trinity Ball on three occasions.
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  • Michael Tierney (known as Mick Pyro) is an Irish musician and journalist. He is best known as the frontman of the Dublin funk rock band Republic of Loose. He has also partaken in other independent work with fellow Irish and international musicians and performed a duet with Sinéad O'Connor at the 2008 Meteor Awards when she revealed her admiration for his vocals. He has also written for the Irish Independent.
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