Mick Pyro

Mick Pyro
Mick Pyro (left) on stage with Republic of Loose
Mick Pyro (left) on stage with Republic of Loose
Background information
Birth nameMichael Tierney
GenresFunk rock, hip hop, soul, blues
Occupation(s)Musician, singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals

Michael Tierney,[1][2] better known as Mick Pyro, is an Irish musician. He is best known as the frontman of the Dublin funk rock band Republic of Loose. He has also participated in other independent work with fellow Irish, and international musicians. He has also written for the Irish Independent.[3] Pyro is known for his distinctive singing and his bearded appearance. He released his first solo album Exit Pyro on 14 July 2023.[4]

  1. ^ "Gebrselassie shows talent not affected by age". The Irish Times. 17 January 2009. Retrieved 16 August 2009. But there was Mick Pyro (real name Tierney) commanding the stage, dancing just like Bo Diddley and shooting from the hip just like Jesse James, every one of those kids in the palm of his hand. Mick has been at this act since well before he was 18 and I thought to myself he's getting better with age, even though he is now at least my age. I didn't feel so old then.
  2. ^ Meagher, John (8 October 2010). "Music: Bounce at the Devil by Republic of Loose * * *". Irish Independent. Retrieved 8 October 2010. Mick Tierney – aka frontman Johnny Pyro – remains the best thing about the group, and his cocksure attitude simply oozes from the speakers.
  3. ^ Mick Pyro (3 July 2009). "Nightwatch: Mick Pyro". Irish Independent. Retrieved 21 August 2009.
  4. ^ Corr, Alan (4 August 2023). "Mik Pyro is still on fire on his debut solo album". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)

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