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Bobby Clancy | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Robert Joseph Clancy |
Born | 11 May 1927 |
Origin | Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, Ireland |
Died | 6 September 2002 Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, Ireland | (aged 75)
Genres | Folk, traditional Irish |
Occupation | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, banjo, guitar, harmonica, bodhrán |
Years active | 1950s–2002 |
Formerly of | The Clancy Brothers, The Clancys and Eddie Dillon, Cherish the Ladies |
Robert Joseph 'Bobby' Clancy Jr (11 May 1927 – 6 September 2002) was an Irish singer and musician best known as a member of The Clancy Brothers, one of the most successful and influential Irish folk groups. He accompanied his songs on five-string banjo, guitar, bodhrán, and harmonica.[1]