Ciaran Gribbin

Ciaran Gribbin
Also known as	Joe Echo
Born	1976
Origin	Castledawson, Northern Ireland, U.K.
Genres	Rock
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter, Producer, Composer
Instruments	Vocals, Guitars
Associated acts	INXS

Ciaran Gribbin (born 1976) is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, and composer who hails from Castledawson, Northern Ireland.

Ciaran began writing songs at the age of nine. He formed a small band with his two best friends, and for years they toured the pubs in Belfast, Northern Ireland where he was born. At 20 years of age, Ciaran studied music at the School of Music in Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. Upon leaving college, he formed the band, Leya, which lasted seven years. The band put out one album, titled Watch You Don't Take Off. Leya toured with bands such as Snow Patrol, Scissor Sisters, Franz Ferdinand, and Embrace. Ciaran also performed backing vocals on Snow Patrol's album Eyes Open.

After Leya disbanded, Ciaran continued to work with the members of Leya on various projects, under the name of Joe Echo as well as collaborating/co-writing with international artists including Deadmau5 and Paul Oakenfold, with whom he co-wrote Madonna's track, "Celebration", for which he received a Grammy Nomination. Ciaran also toured – under the name Joe Echo – with many artists including Gotye, Powderfinger, The Script and opened for Sir Paul McCartney at the Hard Rock Calling Festival in Hyde Park, London. Ciaran wrote and produced soundtrack albums for the films Killing Bono and Heartless (2009 film).

Ciaran also released some original music under Joe Echo. These were digital releases and can be found at https://itunes.apple.com/au/artist/joe-echo/id256172145.

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