The 4 of Us are a rockband from Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland. Of the four founding members, only brothers Brendan and Declan Murphy have remained continuously part of the group.
Signed to a major label in the late ‘80s, the Four of Us probably whetted the appetites of A&R reps looking for the next U2. Other than they're Irish, the Four of Us don't have much in common with their world famous compatriots. Formed in Newry, Ireland, the Four of Us is powered by the brothers Brendan Murphy (vocals) and Declan Murphy (guitar). Brendan formed the band with his sibling while studying law; he eventually quit school to devote his time to creating music. Virtually unknown in the U.S., the Four of Us are actually one of Ireland's most successful rock groups. In 1989, the band released their first LP, Songs for the Tempted. The single "Mary" -- a vivid tale of domestic abuse which was actually named after a girl that Brendan had a crush on -- rocketed to No. 1 on the Irish charts. As a result, Songs for the Tempted
