John Sheahan

John Sheahan
Sheahan on stage, c. 2011
Sheahan on stage, c. 2011
Background information
Born (1939-05-19) 19 May 1939 (age 85)
Dublin, Ireland
GenresIrish Folk
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Fiddle, tin whistle, guitar, concertina, mandolin, violin,vocals
Websitejohnsheahan.ie

John Sheahan (born 19 May 1939) is an Irish musician and composer. He joined The Dubliners in 1964 and played with them until 2012 when The Dubliners' name was retired following the death of founding member Barney McKenna.[1] Sheahan is the last surviving member of the definitive lineup of the Dubliners.

  1. ^ Bogdanov, Vladimir; Woodstra, Chris; Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (2001). All music guide: the definitive guide to popular music. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 807. ISBN 978-0-87930-627-4. Retrieved 6 December 2012.