Bob Halligan, Jr
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Bob Halligan Jr. Credit List
Artists who have recorded Bob Halligan, Jr. songs: Kiss Cher Michael Bolton Judas Priest Blue Öyster Cult Joan Jett Kix (”Don’t Close Your Eyes”- GOLD single, #11 Billboard Hot 100) The Guess Who Humble Pie Jennifer Rush Rik Emmett of Triumph Helix Icon- 6 songs on “Night of the Crime” voted Top 10 all-time AOR albums by Kerrang! magazine Kathy Mattea Bob Carlisle Currently writing for Judas Priest, Rob Halford, & Ceili Rain
Wrote and sang 2 European Coca Cola commercials.
Co-wrote the theme song and an additional song for a TV pilot by Jim Henson called “Infini-TV” which was never picked up for production after the pilot was made. Worked in the studio with his “Muppeteers” coaching them on the vocals.
Wrote and released 7 Albums for his Celtic Rock Band-Ceili Rain: Currently-Whatever Makes You Dance-Release November 2006, Change In Your Pocket, No You No Me, Erasures On Pencils, Say Kay-lee, We’re Making A Party, Sprung
Have sung on records with: Billy Joel Michael Bolton Joan Jett Darlene Love Michael McDonald Joe Lynn Turner Felix Cavaliere from the Rascals
Sang lead on US national commercials for: M&M’s Carefree Sugarless gum Folgers Coffee Miller Genuine Draft
Awards and Recognitions:
Contemporary Christian Rock song of the Year, 1989: “I Can, I Will” co-written with and recorded by Rick Cua
Nominated for a CableAce award- 1992- for the song “Let Me Be Your Friend” for Best Original Song. Appeared in the Nickeloeon show “Roundhouse.”
Unity Award-Music Group of the Year, 2005-Ceili Rain Unity Award-Rock Song of the Year, 2005-Stomp Unity Award-Music Video of the Year, 2005-Like A Train Unity Award-Modern Rock / Alternative Album of the Year, 2005- Change In Your Pocket Unity Award-Music Group of the Year, 2006 Ceili Rain
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