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|origin = [[Little France]], [[Edinburgh]], |
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|years_active = {{start date|1962}}–{{end date|1971}} |
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|label = Iver Music |
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|past_members = Sheila McKinley<br/>Jeanette McKinley |
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'''The McKinleys''' were a Scottish [[pop duo]] comprising sisters Sheila ( |
'''The McKinleys''' were a Scottish [[pop duo]] comprising sisters Sheila (ca. 1941 – 16 December 2012) and Jeanette McKinley. The sisters recorded pop singles such as "Sweet and Tender Romance", which they sang on the TV pop show ''[[Ready Steady Go!]]''. They also performed with groups such as [[The Rolling Stones]] and [[The Hollies]]. |
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Sheila was married to [[Howie Casey]], saxophonist and band leader of Howie Casey and the Seniors. She died from cancer on 16 December 2012, aged 71.<ref name="ECHO">{{cite web|url=http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/10120386.Sir_Paul_McCartney_joins_others_sending_tributes_to_Bournemouth_based_singer|title=Sir Paul McCartney joins others sending tributes to Bournemouth-based singer|publisher=bournemouthecho.co.uk|date=20 December 2012|accessdate=21 December 2012}}</ref> <ref name="EEN">{{cite web|url=http://www.scotsman.com/edinburgh-evening-news/latest-news/singing-sister-dies-after-fight-against-cancer-1-2702975|title=Singing sister dies after fight against cancer|publisher=scotsman.com|date=21 December 2012|accessdate=21 December 2012}}</ref> |
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| title= Singing sister dies after fight against cancer |
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==Later work== |
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* [http://www.allmusic.com/artist/mckinleys-mn0001357401 The McKinleys] at allmusic.com |
* [http://www.allmusic.com/artist/mckinleys-mn0001357401 The McKinleys] at allmusic.com |
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* [http://www.classicbands.com/HowieCaseyInterview.html Howie and Sheila Casey interview] at classicbands.com |
* [http://www.classicbands.com/HowieCaseyInterview.html Howie and Sheila Casey interview] at classicbands.com |
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Revision as of 21:39, 9 August 2013
The McKinleys | |
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| Origin | Little France, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK |
| Genres | British pop/rock |
| Years active | 1962–1971 |
| Labels | Iver Music |
| Past members | Sheila McKinley Jeanette McKinley |
The McKinleys were a Scottish pop duo comprising sisters Sheila (ca. 1941 – 16 December 2012) and Jeanette McKinley. The sisters recorded pop singles such as "Sweet and Tender Romance", which they sang on the TV pop show Ready Steady Go!. They also performed with groups such as The Rolling Stones and The Hollies.
Sheila was married to Howie Casey, saxophonist and band leader of Howie Casey and the Seniors. She died from cancer on 16 December 2012, aged 71.[1] [2]
Later work
Following the release of their fourth single in 1965, the sisters moved to Germany where they toured as The McKinley Sisters. Jeanette as one-half of a band called Windows, scored a #1 hit in 1972 with a German language cover of the Mouth & MacNeal song "How Do You Do". In 1977, the sisters along with Sheila's husband Howie, appeared on the Paice Ashton Lord album Malice in Wonderland.[1][2]
Singles
- "Someone Cares For Me" (1964)
- "When He Comes Along" (1964)
- "Sweet And Tender Romance" (1964)
- "Give Him My Love" (1965) written by Donovan
References
- ^ a b "Sir Paul McCartney joins others sending tributes to Bournemouth-based singer". bournemouthecho.co.uk. 20 December 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
- ^ a b "Singing sister dies after fight against cancer". scotsman.com. 21 December 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
External links
- The McKinleys at allmusic.com
- Howie and Sheila Casey interview at classicbands.com
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