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ROCK & ROLLÂ
MUSEUM DUBLIN
A LEGACY. A JOURNEY. A FULL CIRCLE
In 2026, Russell Taylor was posthumously recognised by the Rock & Roll Museum Dublin in recognition of a lifetime dedicated to Irish rock music.
Russell's story has now come full circle, becoming part of the very building where he once recorded music as a young guitarist with Northern Lights during the 1980s.
What began in these studios decades ago has come home.
His guitars, photographs, recordings and story stand as part of Ireland's rock heritage, preserving the legacy of a musician whose passion for music never faded.
Today, his legacy stands alongside the artists who helped shape Ireland's rock history.
Russell Taylor
I was never in it for fame.
I was in it for the music.
the sound,
the feeling,
the connection. That's what rock has always been to me.
Rock On.
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THE EXHIBITION IS NOW OPEN
On 9 July 2026, Russell Taylor's permanent display was unveiled at the Irish Rock & Roll Museum Experience in Dublin.
Located outside the upstairs the recording studio where Russell recorded with Northern lights in 1988, the display brings his story back to the very place where part of his musical journey began.
Visitors from Ireland and around the world are invited to visit, share their photographs and become part of Russell's continuing legacy.
Every visitor who stops to see Russell's display becomes part of his continuing story.
Thank you for sharing your photographs
VISITOR GALLERY
STILL PLAYING, STILL INSPIRING
A lifetime dedicated to music.
A Legacy that continues.
RUSSELL TAYLOR
1968 - 2025
Musician. Guitarist. Songwriter.
A true gentleman of rock.
From early gigs and studio sessions to unforgettable live performances, Russell dedicated his life to the music he loved.
Today, he stands among legends, his display alongside tributes to some of Ireland's most iconic musicians.
His sound. His spirit.
His legacy lives on.Â
A LIFE IN MUSIC
WHERE IT BEGAN
Young, Passionate. Recording in these very studios with Northern Lights.
THE INSTRUMENTS HE LEFT BEHIND
JACKSON KING V SCOTT IAN
The distinctive white Flying V that became synonymous with many of his performances.
These are not replicas.
These are Russell's own guitars — instruments that travelled with him through rehearsals, recordings and live performances
These are now on permanent display at the Museum
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These are Russell's own guitars — instruments that travelled with him through rehearsals, recordings and live performances.
GIBSON SONEX
A guitar that reflects decades of dedication, rehearsals, recordings and live performances.
FEW MUSICIANS GET TO RETURN HOME. FEWER STILL GET TO STAY
Russell recorded here as a young guitarist.
Decades later, his music, guitars and story returned to the same building.
Today, he remains part of Ireland's rock history.
Forever One of Us.
Russell recorded here as a young guitarist.
Decades later, his music guitars and story returned to the same building.
Today ,he remains part of Ireland's rock history.
FEW MUSICIANS GET TO RETURN HOME.Â
FEWER STILL GET TO STAY.
Forever One of Us.
ROCK ON
The music may have stopped, but the story continues.
Thank you for helping keep Russell's legacy alive.
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