Tommie Potts

Composer

Birth Year 1912

Birthplace Dublin, Ireland

DEATH DATE Mar 19, 1988

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About

Traditional fiddle player and arranger whose music has been described as avant-garde. He is known for his solo jazz-like improvisations. 

Before Fame

He learned music from his father.

Trivia

His only record was titled The Liffey Banks. It was produced by Claddagh Records in 1972.

Family Life

His wife was named Helen. His father John Potts was a famous uilleann piper.

Associated With

He and John McCusker both became famous as fiddle players.