The cast was plucked from obscurity, with Parker opting for musical talent over acting experience. The casting was done by Irish husband and wife duo Ros and John Hubbard, with Parker listening to the musicians play their instruments and sing before having them read for the part.

Who sang in the movie The Commitments?

It is difficult to think back to the Irish film The Commitments without remembering the stunning vocals by Andrew Strong playing the character Deco Cuff, the lead singer in the film's eccentric Dublin band. At the ripe age of sixteen, Strong began filming the drama based on a novel by Roddy Doyle.

What happened to the lead singer of The Commitments?

Andrew Strong – Declan (Deco) Cuffe (vocals)

After The Commitments, the band's lead singer took a step away from acting but continued working in the music world. Dublin born Andrew Strong grew up in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.