Louis Walsh honored the late Dickie Rock on Brendan O’Connor’s RTÉ Radio 1 show, describing him as ‘a proper star’ and one of the legends of the Irish showband era. Rock, who rose to fame with the Miami Showband in the 1960s, was celebrated for his contributions to music and his vibrant performances. Fellow entertainer Adele King praised Rock for his kindness and talent, noting that international management could have propelled his career further. Dickie Rock’s legacy as Ireland’s first pop superstar endures despite challenges faced during his rise.