Irish folk legend Liam Clancy dies at 74
Saturday, 5 December 2009
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One of the most legendary figures in Irish folk music history, Liam Clancy, has died at the age of 74.
The Irish singer and musician was the last surviving member of the Clancy Brothers, who were credited with bringing Irish traditional music to a world audience in the 1960s.
Dubbed as Ireland's first pop stars, international artists including Bob Dylan have acknowledged their profound influence on the world of music. The Co Tipperary-born musician was surrounded by his wife Kim and daughters Siobhan and Fiona when he passed away around midday yesterday at Bon Secours Hospital in Cork.
He had spoken by telephone with his musician son Donal, who is touring in California, earlier in the day while his other son Eban was returning home from the UK.
Manager Dave Teevan said he had spoken with Clancy earlier in the week and he had been in good spirits.
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A sad day for us
he was a great talent and will bbe greatly missed
Posted by rreid20 | 05.12.09, 18:01 GMT
Very sad to hear of his passing. I remember fondly the superb entertainment the Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem brought to the audiences at the Ulster Hall during the 60s and 70s.
Posted by Ulsterman | 05.12.09, 12:36 GMT