Jim McCann (musician)
Irish musician (1944-2015)
James "Jim" McCann (26 October 1944 – 5 March 2015) was an Irish entertainer and folk musician. Although a solo artist for most of his career, McCann was a member of the folk group the Dubliners from 1974 until 1979.
Jim McCann | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 October 1944 |
| Origin | Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 5 March 2015 (aged 70) |
| Genres | Folk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1964–2015 |
McCann's death was announced by his family on 5 March 2015. He had been battling throat cancer.[1]
References
change- ↑ Collins, Liam (5 March 2015). "The Dubliners' singer Jim McCann has passed away at age of 70". The Independent. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
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