In Pictures: Big Tom McBride 1936 - 2018

Updated / Tuesday, 17 Apr 2018 12:02
Irish country music singer Big Tom, wearing a stetson, performs during the recording of RTÉ Television's 'Country Star Time', in Studio 1 in December 1980.
Irish country music singer Big Tom, wearing a stetson, performs during the recording of RTÉ Television's 'Country Star Time', in Studio 1 in December 1980.

Following the sad news of his passing we take a look at Big Tom McBride's appearances on RTÉ throughout the music legend's career.

Big Tom performs on the RTÉ Television series 'The Anna McGoldrick Show', during programme recording in Studio 1 in February 1974
Big Tom performs on the RTÉ Television series 'The Anna McGoldrick Show', during programme recording in Studio 1 in February 1974
Big Tom performs on the RTÉ Television chat/variety show 'Bibi', during programme recording in Studio 1which was broadcast on 4 December 1991.
Big Tom performs on the RTÉ Television chat/variety show 'Bibi', during programme recording in Studio 1which was broadcast on 4 December 1991.
Broadcaster Donncha Ó Dúlaing (left) with Irish country music singer Big Tom, outside the latter's recording studio in the town of Castleblayney, County Monaghan, during the filming of RTÉ Television's 'Donncha's Travelling Roadshow' in March 1980.
Broadcaster Donncha Ó Dúlaing (left) with Irish country music singer Big Tom, outside the latter's recording studio in the town of Castleblayney, County Monaghan, during the filming of RTÉ Television's 'Donncha's Travelling Roadshow' in March 1980.
Big Tom performs on the RTÉ Television series 'The Anna McGoldrick Show', during programme recording in Studio 1 in February 1974
Big Tom performs on the RTÉ Television series 'The Anna McGoldrick Show', during programme recording in Studio 1 in February 1974
Big Tom (right) with RTÉ floor manager Tom Flanagan, in the town of Castleblayney, County Monaghan, during the filming of RTÉ Television's 'Donncha's Travelling Roadshow' in March 1980.
Big Tom (right) with RTÉ floor manager Tom Flanagan, in the town of Castleblayney, County Monaghan, during the filming of RTÉ Television's 'Donncha's Travelling Roadshow' in March 1980.
Big Tom performs on stage in Dublin's Cabra Grand Cinema in October 1971.
Big Tom performs on stage in Dublin's Cabra Grand Cinema in October 1971.
Big Tom during the filming of the RTÉ Television documentary series 'A Little Bit Country' in July 2005. Big Tom featured on the show broadcast on 31 March 2006.
Big Tom during the filming of the RTÉ Television documentary series 'A Little Bit Country' in July 2005. Big Tom featured on the show broadcast on 31 March 2006.
Big Tom performs on stage at the Cork Opera House, Cork city, during the recording of RTÉ Television's 'Country Star Time' in December 1981. The first episode in this six-part series was broadcast on 14 January 1982.
Big Tom performs on stage at the Cork Opera House, Cork city, during the recording of RTÉ Television's 'Country Star Time' in December 1981. The first episode in this six-part series was broadcast on 14 January 1982.
Big Tom (centre) plays saxophone with two members of his band The Mainliners, on stage in Dublin's Cabra Grand Cinema in October 1971.
Big Tom (centre) plays saxophone with two members of his band The Mainliners, on stage in Dublin's Cabra Grand Cinema in October 1971.
Big Tom photographed in Castleblayney, County Monaghan, during filming of the RTÉ Television series 'Changing Places' on 20 June 1991. Big Tom appeared in the episode entitled 'Country Roads' which focused on country music.
Big Tom photographed in Castleblayney, County Monaghan, during filming of the RTÉ Television series 'Changing Places' on 20 June 1991. Big Tom appeared in the episode entitled 'Country Roads' which focused on country music.
Big Tom and his band The Mainliners perform on the RTÉ Television chat/variety show 'Bibi', during programme recording in Studio 1 in November 1991.
Big Tom and his band The Mainliners perform on the RTÉ Television chat/variety show 'Bibi', during programme recording in Studio 1 in November 1991.
Big Tom performs on stage in Dublin's Cabra Grand Cinema in October 1971. RTÉ Television recorded concerts here and broadcast edited versions in a series called 'Caught in the Act'. Big Tom and The Mainliners appeared in the second episode of the first se
Big Tom performs on stage in Dublin's Cabra Grand Cinema in October 1971. RTÉ Television recorded concerts here and broadcast edited versions in a series called 'Caught in the Act'. Big Tom and The Mainliners appeared in the second episode of the first se
Big Tom on The Late Late Late Show in 2015
Big Tom on The Late Late Late Show in 2015
Big Tom on The Late Late Late Show in 2015
Big Tom on The Late Late Late Show in 2015
Big Tom on The Late Late Late Show in 2016
Big Tom on The Late Late Late Show in 2016
Big Tom on The Late Late Late Show in 2017
Big Tom on The Late Late Late Show in 2017

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