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David P. Byrne is a singer/vocalist born in May 1968 in Birmingham England. His career in music began in 1984 when he joined local Dublin, Ireland band Assassin aged 16. The line up consisted of, Jon Dillon(Guitar) Charles Hanna (Bass) Mick Cavanagh (Guitar) and Pat Mooney (Drums). The sound though very raw was influenced by Thin Lizzy's dual guitar attack. Within months of joining the band where asked to contribute 2 tracks to the Green Metal compilation of local rock acts, the tracks being "UXB" and "Dont run for cover" although warmly received the band decided to overhaul the sound with Mick Cavanagh leaving to be replaced by Mick Berney. This period was regarded by some as the most productive of the band which included recording the single "Stealin" produced by Fast Eddie Clarke (Motorhead, Fastway) and led to several tv appearances in Ireland.