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Gavin Walsh

b. 1965

Irish computer programmer

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About Gavin Walsh

Born 1965. Gavin Walsh is an Irish writer, software developer, music journalist and programmer, known for Memorabilia.

Gavin Walsh (born 1965) is an Irish computer programmer, non-fiction writer, and collector of rare music memorabilia.

Walsh began collecting music memorabilia at the age of 14, traveling from his home town of Sligo to Dublin to purchase rare records and working in hotels to fund his hobby. He is "one of the largest record owners" in the world and, , had amassed a collection of approximately 25,000 memorabilia items – up from roughly 20,000 in 2002-2003. The collection includes memorabilia related to The Beatles, Dervish, Madonna, and U2, among others, and contains around 1,100 posters, which Walsh has estimated to be worth as much as €1,000 each.

In 1999, the Royal Festival Hall took Walsh's collection on an international tour. In 2004, a portion of his collection relating to pop band Westlife were placed on display in Church Street Gallery in Sligo. The exhibit included items from 60 countries and rare items that even the band's members did not possess.

In addition to his collecting, Walsh operates an Internet firm.

Selected publications (2003). God Save the Sex Pistols: A Collector's Guide to the Priests of Punk. London: Plexus Publishing. . (2006). Punk on 45: Revolutions on Vinyl 1976-79. London: Plexus Publishing. .

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1965, Sligo
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Memorabilia

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Gavin Walsh?

Irish computer programmer

When was Gavin Walsh born?

Gavin Walsh was born in 1965 in Sligo.

What is Gavin Walsh's occupation?

Gavin Walsh is a writer, software developer, music journalist and programmer.

What is Gavin Walsh known for?

Gavin Walsh is known for Memorabilia.

What nationality is Gavin Walsh?

Gavin Walsh is Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gavin Walsh

· Wikidata: Q5528297

· DBpedia: Gavin Walsh

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