Bobby Clancy

Bobby Clancy
Bobby Clancy in 1970.
Bobby Clancy in 1970.
Background information
Birth nameRobert Joseph Clancy
Born(1927-05-11)11 May 1927
OriginCarrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, Ireland
Died6 September 2002(2002-09-06) (aged 75)
Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, Ireland
GenresFolk, traditional Irish
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Vocals, banjo, guitar, harmonica, bodhrán
Years active1950s–2002
Formerly ofThe 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]

  1. ^ Hitchner, Earle (11–17 September 2002). "Bobby Clancy dies at 75". Irish Echo. Archived from the original on 19 October 2018. Retrieved 10 June 2014.