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Luke Kelly
Luke Kelly | |
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 Kelly in 1967 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 17 November 1940 Sheriff Street, Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 30 January 1984 (aged 43) Dublin, Ireland |
| Genres | Irish folk |
| Occupations |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals, banjo, guitar |
| Years active | 1962–1984 |
| Formerly of | The Dubliners |
Luke Kelly (17 November 1940 – 30 January 1984) was an Irish singer, folk musician and actor from Dublin, Ireland. Born into a working-class household in Dublin city, Kelly moved to England in his late teens and by his early 20s had become involved in the folk music revival there. Returning to Dublin in the 1960s, he became a founding member of the band The Dubliners in 1962. The Irish Post and other commentators regard Kelly, known for his distinctive singing style and sometimes political messages, as one of Ireland's greatest folk singers.[1]
- ^ Senan James Fox (30 January 2014). "Remembering Luke Kelly 30 years on". The Irish Post. Archived from the original on 12 October 2014. Retrieved 13 August 2014.
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