Brian McCoy
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Brian McCoy was a drummer for the Miami Showband and survived the 1975 massacre that claimed the lives of his fellow band members. His experiences during this tragic event have shaped his life and continue to influence discussions about violence and trauma in Northern Ireland.
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Brian McCoy was a member of the Miami Showband who was killed in the attack.
The Miami Showband massacre: what led to the killing of the ‘Irish Beatles’? | MusicThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-08-17
United Kingdom· 2025-08-17
Brian McCoy was the trumpeter of the Miami Showband who was murdered during the Troubles.
Surviving Miami Showband members remember their bandmates on 50th anniversary of atrocity – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-08-01
Ireland· 2025-08-01
Brian McCoy was a bandmate of Stephen Travers in the Miami Showband who was shot during the attack.
‘The trauma lasts for ever’ – Stephen Travers – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-07-31
Ireland· 2025-07-31
