Mike

You are correct - Al Lawrence was originally from the Isle of Man. I sang in a duo with him in the 70s, until he moved back there. I still see him occasionally when he comes over here - last time was for my wife Kath's 60th birthday party last year.

He's still performing with his band The Stationary Wilberries - love the name! See http://manxman.ch/moodle/ and http://www.youtube.com/user/manxli

His daughters Kirsty and Katie are also excellent musicians - see http://www.myspace.com/kirstyandkatielawrence