Liam Clancy
Irish folk singer (1935–2009) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Liam Clancy (Irish: Liam Mac Fhlannchadha; 2 September 1935 – 4 December 2009) was an Irish folk singer from Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary. He was the youngest member of the influential folk group the Clancy Brothers, regarded as Ireland's first pop stars.[1] They achieved global sales of millions and appeared in sold-out concerts at such prominent venues as Carnegie Hall and the Royal Albert Hall.[2][3]
Liam Clancy | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | William Clancy |
Born | (1935-09-02)2 September 1935 Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, Ireland |
Died | 4 December 2009(2009-12-04) (aged 74) Cork, Ireland |
Genres | Folk, traditional Irish |
Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, actor |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, concertina |
Years active | 1955–2009 |
Website | liamclancy |
Liam was generally considered to be the group's most powerful vocalist.[4] Bob Dylan regarded him as the greatest ballad singer ever.[1][3][5][6] In 1976, as part of the duo Makem and Clancy, he had a number one hit in Ireland with the anti-war song "And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda" (written by Scots-Australian Eric Bogle).[7] Upon his death The Irish Times said his legacy was secured.[8]