Whether on a trimmed down drum-kit or an old wooden crate Brian's luberous rhythms are what give the McGetigans their edge.

A soldier of fortune, he uses his musical training to fight oppression and injustice.

He suffers an intense fear of flying ("I ain't gittin' on no plane!"). This difficulty is often overcome by other members of the band drugging him, knocking him unconscious, or hypnotizing him.

Rarely seen without a smile on his face, his musical skill is up staged only by his sense of humour.

A man of the world, he enjoys travel, map reading and silly dancing.