Paddy Moloney
Irish musician (1938–2021)
Paddy Moloney (Irish: Pádraig Ó Maoldomhnaigh; 1 August 1938 – 11 October 2021) was an Irish musician, composer, and producer. He co-founded and led the Irish musical group The Chieftains.[1]
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| Background information | |
| Born | 1 August 1938 Donnycarney, Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 11 October 2021 (aged 83) |
| Genres | Traditional Irish music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, producer |
| Instruments | Uilleann pipes, tin whistle, button accordion, bodhrán |
| Years active | Early 1960s–2021 |
| Labels | With The Chieftains: Claddagh Records, Shanachie Records, Mercury Records, RCA Victor, Hear Music |
References
change- ↑ Hinckley, David (16 March 1997). "Beyond Tara's Halls The Nomadic Chieftains Fuel The Boom in Irish Music". The Daily News.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ Crowley, Sinéad (12 October 2021). "Paddy Moloney, The Chieftains founder, dies aged 83". Raidió Teilifís Éireann. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ↑ "Ireland has lost a 'true talent and advocate for traditional music' – warm tributes for legendary musician Paddy Moloney (83)". ]Irish Independent. 12 October 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
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