The Chieftain dies

The Chieftain dies

RIP

norman lebrecht

October 12, 2021

Ireland is in mourning for Paddy Moloney, founder and leader of The Chieftains, who has died at 83.

Irish president Michael Higgins said: ‘Paddy, with his extraordinary skills as an instrumentalist, notably the uilleann pipes and bodhrán, was at the forefront of the renaissance of interest in Irish music, bringing a greater appreciation of Irish music and culture internationally.’

They were Joe Biden’sfavourite band.

 

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