Iona (band)

By the time Iona released its first self titled album in 1990, drummer Terl Bryant[?], bassist Nick Beggs (formerly the vocalist of Kajagoogoo), Fiona Davidson[?] on Celtic harp, Peter Whitfield[?] on strings, Troy Donockley[?] on Uillean pipes and percussionist Frank Van Essen[?] joined the band.

Iona returned in 1992 with "The Book of Kells". Fitzgerald left the band that year to pursue a degree in music. "Beyond These Shores", the band's third album, was released in 1993, and included guest musician Robert Fripp.

Discography

• Iona, 1991 album
• The Book of Kells, 1992 album
• Beyond These Shores, 1993 album
• Journey into the Morn, 1996 album
• Heaven's Bright Sun, 1997 double CD live album
• Woven Cord, 2000 live album
• Open Sky, 2001 album
• The River Flows: Anthology, 2002 4 CD box set

External Link

• Official website (http://www.iona.uk.com)