Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Poetic Obituaries: The Clancy Brothers and

Tommy Makem were in the right place (New York City) at the right time (the flourishing of the American folk revival), but it was their striking vocal talent and irresistible stage charisma that transformed them into the most popular Irish singers in the world. Blending songs, stories, wit, poetry, and Irish history on stage and selling millions of records globally, they became the sound and look of Ireland for countless fans.

from The Irish Echo: Liam Clancy, icon of Irish music, dies at age 74

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