About
Irish musical composer and musician known primarily for co-founding the Chieftains. He produced and played in over 40 different albums during his music career. His song "Le Lys Vert" has garnered over 2 million streams on Spotify.
Before Fame
He first began playing music as a young child.
Trivia
The first instrument he learned how to play was the Irish whistle. He was associated with the revival of the instrument the uilleann pipes.
Family Life
He was a native of Dublin, Ireland. He and his wife, Rita, were married in 1962.
Associated With
During his career, he played studio sessions alongside Mick Jagger and Paul McCartney.
