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The Kelly Family
The story
Early years
Where it all began?
In the 60's Daniel Kelly and his first wife Joanne moved to Spain, from US, with their four children Danny, Caroline, Paul and Kathy. In Spain Daniel and Joanne went seperate ways; Joanne went back to the US, and Daniel started relationship with his kids babysitter Barbara.
After Barbara and John's second child - Patricia - was born, the couple got married. Daniel had his 4 children from his first marriage living with him, and with his second wife Barbara, during the years, Daniel had 8 more kids.
In 1974 the oldest children Paul, Caroline, Danny, Kathy and John formed a band "The Kelly Kids", performing at parties, local events, weddings and participated in singing competitions. A bit later the band grew, when little Patricia and Jimmy joined in. Their first tv apperiance happened in 1975.
Since 1978 Barbara and Daniel joined their kids on stage as well. Caroline taught Patricia to play the guitar, while Paul, Kathy and John were learning to play violin and few other instruments.
In the 60's Daniel Kelly and his first wife Joanne moved to Spain, from US, with their four children Danny, Caroline, Paul and Kathy. In Spain Daniel and Joanne went seperate ways; Joanne went back to the US, and Daniel started relationship with his kids babysitter Barbara.
After Barbara and John's second child - Patricia - was born, the couple got married. Daniel had his 4 children from his first marriage living with him, and with his second wife Barbara, during the years, Daniel had 8 more kids.
In 1974 the oldest children Paul, Caroline, Danny, Kathy and John formed a band "The Kelly Kids", performing at parties, local events, weddings and participated in singing competitions. A bit later the band grew, when little Patricia and Jimmy joined in. Their first tv apperiance happened in 1975.
Since 1978 Barbara and Daniel joined their kids on stage as well. Caroline taught Patricia to play the guitar, while Paul, Kathy and John were learning to play violin and few other instruments.
Leaving Spain
After success in Spain, the family moved on. Also happened some other changes in the band; eldest son of Daniel - Danny - has left the band during the end of 70's. In 1976 the family went on tour as "The Kelly Family" through Italy, Austria, Ireland, Germany and Holland. During this long tour, which lasted a few years, in all these countries the family has been living and all the children has been taught the local languages. The family got their first record deal in 1977 (Germany), when later little Paddy was born (in Ireland). Three years later they had their number one hit "Who'll come with me" (Johnny on the vocals) in Belgium and Holland. Since then family toured Europe, went to the US, and came back to Europe again. Family used perform a lot on the streets. In 1980, the band grew with more members; Joey and Barby joined the band as well, while Paddy and Maite were just looking around on stage. Because of a lot of travelling and performing, the kids never attented school. They all been home-schooled. Family has earned money from singing, and during the hard times, there always used to be kind people around them who gave them money or food, when times were really tough. Kids were taught to play different music instruments, they had ballet lessons. Father Daniel used to write most of the songs and was the head of the band.
Death of Barbara Kelly
After little Maite was born, in 1981 family found out that mother Barbara is sick. She had a breast cancer. The family tried hard and done many things to cure the cancer, but didn't succeed. In 1981 when Barbara's health was getting worser, little Angelo - her last child - was born in Spain, and that's where the family stayed until the mother died. Barbara Kelly loved everything about Spain and she wanted to be buried in Spain. Her wish was fullfilled. When family knew that mother won't be fine no more, they used to spend every single weekend by the river side with picnics.
Two weeks before her death, the family filmed a video tape called "Christmas all year", where they sang various Christmas song. To make this video tape was Barbara's last wish. Barbara is on that tape as well, and one can see how ill she was; very pale and skinny. And so, in 1982 November 10th, Barbara Kelly has died in her bed, with her last words "Keep on singing".
Two weeks before her death, the family filmed a video tape called "Christmas all year", where they sang various Christmas song. To make this video tape was Barbara's last wish. Barbara is on that tape as well, and one can see how ill she was; very pale and skinny. And so, in 1982 November 10th, Barbara Kelly has died in her bed, with her last words "Keep on singing".
The 80's
Shortly after Barbara's death, Caroline left the band and moved to the US, where she studied medicine and became a nurse. Also after Barbara's deaht, the family moved from Spain to France. In Paris the family used to play a lot in metro stations, where they also used microphones for the first time. Kids were taught french and started soon singing in french too. One of the most famous french song from the family is "Une famille c'est une chanson" (sung by Paddy and papa Daniel). During the 80's the band looked like that: Father Dan, Paul, Kathy, John, Patricia, Jimmy, Joey, Barby, Paddy, Maite and little Angelo joined the band when he turned 2 years old only. Also in Paris, Kathy met her future husband Vincent. In 1988 the family opened up their own record label "Kel-Life" in Germany. In 1989 (in Holland) the family has bought a ship "Sean O'Kelly" where they actually lived, after they renovated it. At the same year, in their boat, the Kelly Family filmed their one of the first music videos, under a title "Sean O'Kelly". In Holland the Kellys had their first professional percussion teacher Nippy Noya, who taught them to play congas very well.
Life until "Over the Hump"
In 1990 Kathy married to her love from France, Vincent and and in 1992, their son Sean was born. Kathy didn't leave a band during the whole pregnancy and after it. In June 1990 father Dan, suffers from a massive stroke and is paralyzed on one side of the body. "The Kelly Family" performs and makes all the concert-stuff all alone, without father's guidance. After father's stroke, the Kellys toured mainly the german towns. In 1992 the family releases their album "Street life", which is a great success. Pretty quick, next year follows another great and succesful album "Wow". Patricia's song from the album, under a title "No Lies" was a big song, and they performed it on some tv shows and festivals. Family used to sing a lot on the streets, as well as on stage with normal concerts, which used to hold up to 3.000 and sometimes, more people.
Over the Hump - Almost Heaven
1994, the year of a huge changes. The album "Over the Hump" was released and followed by a breakthrough success all over the Europe. Has been sold out 4,5 million copies in Europe, and 3,5 copies in Germany alone. Their song "An angel" holds in the german charts the whole year! Father Dan is fine again, and was on stage with his kids for the first time now again, in Dortmund, sold out concert in Westfallenhalle, with 16.00 people. The concert was made twice, and both times was sold out. This famous concert has been recorded and went on sale as VHS tape. In 1994 Patricia wrote her first strong ballad called "First time" which was another huge hit for the family. MTV played video of "First time" for weeks and weeks. Video "First time" costed half million DM, which was back then, most expensive music video in Germany so far.
During the 1995, the band has won all of the most famous awards such as: Bambi, Goldener Lowe, Goldener Bravo Otto, Goldene Europa, Viva Comet, Deutschen Videopreis etc. In 1995 the band played in Wien (Austria) for 250.000 people! In 1996 another big succes came out, the album "Almost heaven" has been released. Kathy once said in an interview: "Our father came into the studio and listened to 3 or 4 songs and said 'This is almost heaven', that's how we came up with the title for the album". The first single from the album was "I can't help myself" which was another huge success in the band's history to mark. Single "I can't help myself" when to number 1 in 8 countries! Just right before the Stadium-Tour, Patricia got sick and didn't participate in this tour at all. She stayed in hospital for weeks and has been even in a wheelchair for some time. In 1997 the family moved to Ireland where they lived in a castle "East grove"
During the 1995, the band has won all of the most famous awards such as: Bambi, Goldener Lowe, Goldener Bravo Otto, Goldene Europa, Viva Comet, Deutschen Videopreis etc. In 1995 the band played in Wien (Austria) for 250.000 people! In 1996 another big succes came out, the album "Almost heaven" has been released. Kathy once said in an interview: "Our father came into the studio and listened to 3 or 4 songs and said 'This is almost heaven', that's how we came up with the title for the album". The first single from the album was "I can't help myself" which was another huge success in the band's history to mark. Single "I can't help myself" when to number 1 in 8 countries! Just right before the Stadium-Tour, Patricia got sick and didn't participate in this tour at all. She stayed in hospital for weeks and has been even in a wheelchair for some time. In 1997 the family moved to Ireland where they lived in a castle "East grove"
The end of the 90's
While family lived in Ireland, they released another album "Growin' Up". Later in 1998 family moved to Germany and bought a big and beautiful caslte Schloss Gyminch, near Cologne. Althought Jimmy didn't live with the fmaily, he got married with an irish woman and lived in Ireland for a few years, where later, after divorce, he went to monastery for one year. During 1998 and 1999, Jimmy's place took family's cousin Adam Kelly. Later, after releasing albums "From their hearts" and "Live live live" family went on a big stadium tour and travelled a lot of countries, where they haven't been before.
The year of 1999 was really intensive, tough and full of surprises. In 1998, family party in Castle Gymnich, Patricia finally met her true love - Denis. After a couple of years of relationship, Patricia and Denis got married in 2000 (registry) and later in 2001, they got married in a church. At around the same time Maite went to the USA, to study. Paddy's girlfriend broke up with him and he tried to commit suicide, Angelo and his long-term love Kira were finally an official couple, Joey was more and more interested in sports than music, Barby's health was going worser which caused the result; Barby left the band in 2000, after her 25th birthday. Kathy left the band and so did John shortly after her. Above all that, the band continued touring, making music, appeared on numerous tv shows and so much more. The year of 2000 was a pause for the band.
The year of 1999 was really intensive, tough and full of surprises. In 1998, family party in Castle Gymnich, Patricia finally met her true love - Denis. After a couple of years of relationship, Patricia and Denis got married in 2000 (registry) and later in 2001, they got married in a church. At around the same time Maite went to the USA, to study. Paddy's girlfriend broke up with him and he tried to commit suicide, Angelo and his long-term love Kira were finally an official couple, Joey was more and more interested in sports than music, Barby's health was going worser which caused the result; Barby left the band in 2000, after her 25th birthday. Kathy left the band and so did John shortly after her. Above all that, the band continued touring, making music, appeared on numerous tv shows and so much more. The year of 2000 was a pause for the band.
La Patata... a new direction
In 2001 happened quiet a lot of private changes in family's life. John got married to his love - spanish opera singer Maite Itoiz. Patricia got married to a russian man named Denis, and also gave birth to her first child - baby boy Alexander. Angelo's girlfriend Kira gave birth to their first child Gabriel. In 2002 "The Kelly Family" decided to take a brave and brand new step, and participated in Germany's "Grand Prix" contest for the Eurovision song contest, with the song "I wanna be loved" (Maite on vocals). Unfortunatelly they ended up at the 4th place. In 2002 officially in the band there were left only 6 members: Angelo, Maite, Paddy, Joey, Jimmy and Patricia. They released a brand new album "La Patata" which was something completely new for their fans. Different music style, different image.
Barby also has her own song on the album (Spinning around), althought she never performed it live. Barby did a very few concerts in 2001 and 2002 with her family. The last concert with Barby was on 2002, April 3rd. Although officially Barby doesn't sing since 2000. In summer of 2002 a sadness flew in; father Dan has died after another stroke, at the age of 71 only. He was burried in Ireland. All of the 12 children were at the funeral. 3 weeks later, the band continued with their tour. By the end of 2002, Angelo and his girlfriend became parents for the second time, with a daughter Helen. "The Kelly Family" went on tour throughout the Europe during the whole year of 2002 and 2003, and during it, released "Cover the road" dvd.
Barby also has her own song on the album (Spinning around), althought she never performed it live. Barby did a very few concerts in 2001 and 2002 with her family. The last concert with Barby was on 2002, April 3rd. Although officially Barby doesn't sing since 2000. In summer of 2002 a sadness flew in; father Dan has died after another stroke, at the age of 71 only. He was burried in Ireland. All of the 12 children were at the funeral. 3 weeks later, the band continued with their tour. By the end of 2002, Angelo and his girlfriend became parents for the second time, with a daughter Helen. "The Kelly Family" went on tour throughout the Europe during the whole year of 2002 and 2003, and during it, released "Cover the road" dvd.
Hard work and a lot of changes
In 2003 Paddy decided to do double work; he went on solo and still was in the band. In March 2003, he released his very first solo album called "In Exile", and shortly after released two singles with the music videos: Pray pray pray, When you sleep. Song "When you sleep" was written for Angelo's son Gabriel (Paddy is his Godfather). Paddy appeared on many different tv shows, participated in many different activities related to religion, war, health etc. Althought he didn't left the band, and the band kept on touring during 2003, they even managed at the same time to work on their next album. And so In 2004 came out another great family album called "Homerun". Every single song from the album had a music video, althought only "Flip a coin" and "Blood" were the official ones, appeared on tv and were in the charts. Later in 2004 the band went on tour with the circus "Roncalli". In summer of 2004 the band have made several concerts for a few weeks in Amusement park "Phantasialand" near Cologne, Germany. Shortly after that, Paddy left the band and joined the monastery of St.John in France which was a huge shock for the fans as well as for the media. In 2005 Maite left to Africa for a Togo-project, and so the band were left with 4 memebers: Joey, Jimmy, Patricia and Angelo. In April 2005, Angelo got married to his long-term girlfriend Kira. Later in 2005, the four of them released another album "Hope" which was meant for Lithuania. All the collected money from this cd, went to special organizations in Lithuania (Vilnius) to support kids living under extreme conditions. Jimmy released his 'best of' cd called "Babylon" with his best songs throughout his life.
2006 - baby year
The Kelly Family went on "Who'll come with me" tour during january and february, consisting of: Patricia, Maite, Jimmy, Joey, Paul, and sometimes Angelo and/or Kathy as well. However, the music wasn't the biggest part in 2006 for Kellys. In 2006 there were many new babies born:
Angelo became a father for the third time. His wife Kira gave birth to their daughter Emma, on March 6th in Germany.
Maite became mother for the first time, she gave birth to her daughter Agnes.
Paul became a father for the 7th time!
Joey became a father for the third time. His daughter Lillian was born on July 7th.
Also Jimmy became a father for the first time. His wife Meike gave birth to their daughter Aimee, who was born on August 9th. So in 2006 there were 5 babies born in The Kelly Family.
During May and June the band went on tour with Roncalli circus again, and in July, Angelo released his first solo album "I'm ready". During October-December the band went on a new tour "Good news". Patricia, Maite, Jimmy, Joey and Paul made a big tour across Germany in german churches.
Angelo became a father for the third time. His wife Kira gave birth to their daughter Emma, on March 6th in Germany.
Maite became mother for the first time, she gave birth to her daughter Agnes.
Paul became a father for the 7th time!
Joey became a father for the third time. His daughter Lillian was born on July 7th.
Also Jimmy became a father for the first time. His wife Meike gave birth to their daughter Aimee, who was born on August 9th. So in 2006 there were 5 babies born in The Kelly Family.
During May and June the band went on tour with Roncalli circus again, and in July, Angelo released his first solo album "I'm ready". During October-December the band went on a new tour "Good news". Patricia, Maite, Jimmy, Joey and Paul made a big tour across Germany in german churches.
The Kelly Family - the end?
2007 January is still "Good news" tour, althought Patricia makes a pause, and she's being replaced by Kathy. In May, Angelo goes on solo tour and quits the band. Also Paul has quit, and got back to Ireland. In 2007 August and September the band made two huge open-air concerts in Berlin and Dortmund, with the band consisting of: Patricia, Maite, Joey, Paul and Kathy. Because it was rumoured Jimmy to be there, a lot of people expected Jimmy to be there but he wasn't there and was already out of the band, preparing his first solo stuff. Jimmy's preparations didn't last for long. In October Jimmy went on his first solo tour called "In the belly of the fish". At the same time, Angelo went on another tour "Live '07 - Part 2".
In November and December the band (Patricia, Maite, Joey, Paul and Kathy) decided to go on another church-tour, re-called "More good news". In December Angelo went on another solo tour "Up Close", where he also made a dvd. Angelo been almost constantly on tour since his first album appeared up to 2009. Also in december there was a short tour with "Roncalli" circus, where Jimmy joined the band as well. This was the last tour of the band so far. On 2008 May 30th "The Kelly Family" (Maite, Patricia, Joey, Paul and Kathy) made their last concert as a band in Holland, Maastricht, althought it wasn't officially said that it will be the last concert but it was the last concert they did together.
In November and December the band (Patricia, Maite, Joey, Paul and Kathy) decided to go on another church-tour, re-called "More good news". In December Angelo went on another solo tour "Up Close", where he also made a dvd. Angelo been almost constantly on tour since his first album appeared up to 2009. Also in december there was a short tour with "Roncalli" circus, where Jimmy joined the band as well. This was the last tour of the band so far. On 2008 May 30th "The Kelly Family" (Maite, Patricia, Joey, Paul and Kathy) made their last concert as a band in Holland, Maastricht, althought it wasn't officially said that it will be the last concert but it was the last concert they did together.
Everyone solo
In January 2008, Maite became a mother for the second time, when her second daughter Josephine was born. And only two weeks after the birth of Josephine, Maite gave a solo concert in Schloss Gymnich (Germany). Also Jimmy became a father for the second time. His wife Meike gave birth to their second daughter Maire (May 30th). During february-march, Jimmy was on tour again. In April Angelo went again on another-album-release-tour. Patricia gave her very first solo concert in Schloss Gymnich in 2008 on March 14th. She surprised many fans with her new music style; jazz, and her new self-written songs. For her own surprise, the feedbacks were very positive and so in Fall of 2008 Patricia went on solo tour for the first time. Jazzy tour called "Brought me home" was a great success that brought positive feedback in the press as well. Patricia also released her first maxi solo cd "A new room" consisting of 4 self-written jazz tracks.
Meanwhile, Maite was doing some galas and few solo concerts. But the biggest surprise and shock to the world but especially Kelly fans, was the "coming-out" of Paddy Kelly, or better say Brother John Paul Mary. Paddy left the band in 2004 and went to St. John monastery where he was a monk for 6 years. In 2008 summer, he appeared in Medjugorje (Croatia) with his testimony and sang some songs. This gave a lot of hope for many Kelly fans, that one day he will leave monastery and will come back to the music world. Appereantly, they were right, although it took some time.
Meanwhile, Maite was doing some galas and few solo concerts. But the biggest surprise and shock to the world but especially Kelly fans, was the "coming-out" of Paddy Kelly, or better say Brother John Paul Mary. Paddy left the band in 2004 and went to St. John monastery where he was a monk for 6 years. In 2008 summer, he appeared in Medjugorje (Croatia) with his testimony and sang some songs. This gave a lot of hope for many Kelly fans, that one day he will leave monastery and will come back to the music world. Appereantly, they were right, although it took some time.
2009 - Maite beats them all
Year 2009 is full of different solo stuff! As many of Kelly fans thought and hoped that Paddy will continue doing music - they were right. Since 2009 and during the first half of 2010, Paddy was on some kind of "tour", as a monk. He made testimony filled with many of his own songs filled with prayers, in many different countries: especially central Europe. He presented many new religious songs, and people pretty quickly learned them by heart and sang along at his "shows". Although Paddy was still a monk and preffered to be called Br. John Paul Mary, it didn't avoid the interest of the media. Meanwhile, Kathy went on a church-tour, which wasn't very succesful. Angelo went on his last solo tour "The Traveller" and toured almost the whole Europe with it: Germany, Poland, Ireland, England, Lithuania, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Denmark, Hungary, Switzerland, France etc. Most of the shows were sold out. Patricia released her second maxi cd called "Essential" and went on a new tour also called "Essential", which was another great succes. Jimmy, however, was mostly playing on the streets and did really very well.
Anyway... best of the best was Maite. In 2009 Maite released her first solo maxi cd "The Unofficial album" consisting new self-written song, and went on tour in Germany and Holland. Apart a very succesful tour, Maite recorded a song and made a music video for Disney's movie "Tinkerbell 2", for german version. Later in 2009, Maite became one of the tv shows "Frauenzimmer" hosts! And at the same time, Maite did numerous of different tv shows, but especially was well-seen "Das Perfekte Promi Dinner" where she showed off her talent for cooking. But the biggest breakthrough for Maite was getting the leading role in Musical "Hairspray", which started in 2009 December and lasted for almost a year, with a sold out shows almost every week.
Anyway... best of the best was Maite. In 2009 Maite released her first solo maxi cd "The Unofficial album" consisting new self-written song, and went on tour in Germany and Holland. Apart a very succesful tour, Maite recorded a song and made a music video for Disney's movie "Tinkerbell 2", for german version. Later in 2009, Maite became one of the tv shows "Frauenzimmer" hosts! And at the same time, Maite did numerous of different tv shows, but especially was well-seen "Das Perfekte Promi Dinner" where she showed off her talent for cooking. But the biggest breakthrough for Maite was getting the leading role in Musical "Hairspray", which started in 2009 December and lasted for almost a year, with a sold out shows almost every week.
Paddy leaves monastery
After "touring" with his testimonies across the Europe, Paddy got ill and cancelled the rest of his appereances in summer of 2010. There were many various rumours, e.g. that he even had leukemia. Gladly, it wasn't anything like that. After May 2010, Paddy didn't do any more shows and got silent. A big shock to everyone came in November 2010, when there came official statement from him, that he left St.John's monastery and that he is going back to the music world. The news were so huge, that even the press and tv were talking about it for quite some time. The world didn't get time to adapt to these news and very quickly were poured by the more good news from Paddy, when was opened his official homepage, youtube channel and facebook page. On his youtube channel was only one video. Within 1 month, the video was viewed over 50.000 times!
The other Kellys were working as hard as they could. Jimmy released his new solo album with dvd "The Hometown Sessions" and went on a very big and succesful tour (2010-2011). Patricia released her third maxi cd "It is essential" (including her kids on some tracks) and kept on giving accoustic-folk-jazz concerts. Later in 2010 she joined the project "Christmas moments". Shot the music video for the song "Traum von Betlehem", where she also sang. Patricia improved vocally way better. "Christmas Moments" were very big in Germany and had some sold out concerts. Since 2009 "The Traveller" tour, Angelo didn't sing anymore. He travelled around the Europe with his family in a camper. In 2010 November, Angelo became a father for the 4th time. His wife Kira gave birth to their son Joseph.
The other Kellys were working as hard as they could. Jimmy released his new solo album with dvd "The Hometown Sessions" and went on a very big and succesful tour (2010-2011). Patricia released her third maxi cd "It is essential" (including her kids on some tracks) and kept on giving accoustic-folk-jazz concerts. Later in 2010 she joined the project "Christmas moments". Shot the music video for the song "Traum von Betlehem", where she also sang. Patricia improved vocally way better. "Christmas Moments" were very big in Germany and had some sold out concerts. Since 2009 "The Traveller" tour, Angelo didn't sing anymore. He travelled around the Europe with his family in a camper. In 2010 November, Angelo became a father for the 4th time. His wife Kira gave birth to their son Joseph.
2011 year full of surprises
Year of 2011. Patricia starts of the year with some jazz, "Essential" concerts which leads her into a small tour called "Moments with Patricia Kelly". Paddy shares his brand new song "Unknown you" on his website, which is a hymn the Pontifical Counsel for Culture (the Vatican) asked him to write for a project called the "Court of the Gentiles", and on march 25th Paddy had his very first official performance in Paris (France). Since march, Maite entered a tv project called "Let's Dance!" and after a lot of hard training she has won the project. In the late spring there showed a cd and dvd collection called "The Complete story" of the Kelly Family, and quickly followed rumours about the band's reunion, especially when Paddy told in an interview that they are talking about a reunion tour. The reunion gossips became more alive when Angelo announced that he is officially coming back to the music world and shortly afterwards announced "Off road" tourdates for 2011. Shortly afterwards there was a tv show, where Angelo, Joey, Jimmy and Patricia came all together to talk about the Kelly Family past and present and right after it was announced a "Christmas for all" tour, consisting Angelo, Patricia, Joey, Paul, Jimmy and his wife, for the "Kelly Family" winter tour 2011 but a week later it was cancelled.
About a month later, Patricia and Paddy announced "Stille Nacht" tour, consisting of Paddy, Patricia, Kathy, Joey and Paul on stage. In summer Maite recorded her first, real solo album in german, called "Das Volle Programm" which was released in September, and shortly afterwards she done numerous tv shows and interviews promoting her album and the first single "So wie man tanzt so liebt man". The "Stille Nacht" tour was a huge success for Kellys. Around 30 concerts throughout Germany had a huge success and most of them were sold out and poured by positive comments from the press and the media.
About a month later, Patricia and Paddy announced "Stille Nacht" tour, consisting of Paddy, Patricia, Kathy, Joey and Paul on stage. In summer Maite recorded her first, real solo album in german, called "Das Volle Programm" which was released in September, and shortly afterwards she done numerous tv shows and interviews promoting her album and the first single "So wie man tanzt so liebt man". The "Stille Nacht" tour was a huge success for Kellys. Around 30 concerts throughout Germany had a huge success and most of them were sold out and poured by positive comments from the press and the media.
Different roads and Barby's comeback
The year of 2012 started with different solo projects. Joey continued his "No Limits" tour including some extreme competitions and challenges. Angelo recorded his new album "Off Road" and went on tour on with his wife and kids throughout the Europe. Maite was involved in many various projects, a lot of tv shows, also her own tour "Die Maite Kelly Revue" and even became a jury member of a "Let's Dance 2012" show in Germany.
Paddy accompanied with german television SternTV, spent a few weeks in Africa (Ethiopia), where they visited the local aid projects to help people there. Right after his visit to Africa, Paddy announced a 10-concerts tour in Germany, called "Agape" - which was completely sold out. 10 euro from each sold ticket went to Germany's Caritas for starving people in Ethiopia and in the end Paddy collected over 50.000 euro from his "Agape" tour.
Patricia after her "Songs & Stories" tour went on break. On July 3rd, Kelly Family's ex-home the Gymnich castle has been sold for 3.05 million euro. In November, Paddy, Patricia and Joey participated in charity event live on RTL. During the event Paddy painted large "The Holy Spirit of Love" painting, and later the painting was sold on auction and money went to the charity project, helping children. Also, the same month, Patricia released her new cd called "Blessed Christmas". Filled with covers, traditionals and self-written Christmas songs.
In December, Kathy released her brand new single called "You sleep with angels".
In December "The Kelly Family" had their "Stille Nacht" tour again, like the year before. But this time they had Barby Kelly on stage, and Patricia's and Joey's kids were singing a lot during the tour. Meanwhile, Angelo and his own family toured the whole Europe with its "Off Road" tour. All of his children took a big part of the tour. Angelo says: "They made like 50% of the whole show".
Paddy accompanied with german television SternTV, spent a few weeks in Africa (Ethiopia), where they visited the local aid projects to help people there. Right after his visit to Africa, Paddy announced a 10-concerts tour in Germany, called "Agape" - which was completely sold out. 10 euro from each sold ticket went to Germany's Caritas for starving people in Ethiopia and in the end Paddy collected over 50.000 euro from his "Agape" tour.
Patricia after her "Songs & Stories" tour went on break. On July 3rd, Kelly Family's ex-home the Gymnich castle has been sold for 3.05 million euro. In November, Paddy, Patricia and Joey participated in charity event live on RTL. During the event Paddy painted large "The Holy Spirit of Love" painting, and later the painting was sold on auction and money went to the charity project, helping children. Also, the same month, Patricia released her new cd called "Blessed Christmas". Filled with covers, traditionals and self-written Christmas songs.
In December, Kathy released her brand new single called "You sleep with angels".
In December "The Kelly Family" had their "Stille Nacht" tour again, like the year before. But this time they had Barby Kelly on stage, and Patricia's and Joey's kids were singing a lot during the tour. Meanwhile, Angelo and his own family toured the whole Europe with its "Off Road" tour. All of his children took a big part of the tour. Angelo says: "They made like 50% of the whole show".
Paddy gets married, new cd's, new songs...
Year of 2013 started with Maite's new album release "Wie ich bin" (released in February) and Paddy's solo acoustic tour "solo & unplugged" throughout the Europe. Shortly after his tour, on April 13th Paddy got married. The news were unexpected and a big shock to every Kelly fan. After these news, Paddy continued his work. Again, he made some "Art-peace" events in Germany, released new live-cd, and continued his "solo & unplugged" tour throughout the Europe. The whole spring Jimmy spent in record studio, recording his new album and later in autumn continued his "Viva la street" tour with the new album. Also in spring, Kathy has released a new single "You sleep with angels" - a german and english version, and even shot a music video for it. Maite started her german tour "Wie ich bin" promoting her new album, and meanwhile Maite's husband officially became a model. He became a photo-model for various companies, done shoots for various magazines, setcards. In November, Jimmy released his brand new solo album, that he was recording during the summer, "Viva la street" containing 11 new songs!
At the end of the year Patricia announced the news about publishing her own book, about her life.
Angelo mand his family bought a house in Ireland and moved there, and since the moving day, they have been filming their life and in the end they came up with the documentary-series to show online. He also posted various pictures of his family during December, on his Facebook page, and added few written lines about each picture - fans found it really nice and personal as a great Christmas gift.
At the end of the year Patricia announced the news about publishing her own book, about her life.
Angelo mand his family bought a house in Ireland and moved there, and since the moving day, they have been filming their life and in the end they came up with the documentary-series to show online. He also posted various pictures of his family during December, on his Facebook page, and added few written lines about each picture - fans found it really nice and personal as a great Christmas gift.