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1960s · Folk/Country·1962–2023

The Chieftains

The Chieftains connects directly to 11 artists, and through them to 4 more acts. Martin Fay played in Ceoltóirí Chualann. Seán Keane played in Castle Céilí Band, among others. Matt Molloy played in Planxty and The Bothy Band.

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Background

The Chieftains were an Irish folk rock band formed in Dublin, Ireland, in 1962, by Paddy Moloney, Seán Potts and Michael Tubridy. Their sound, which is almost entirely instrumental and largely built around uilleann pipes, has become synonymous with traditional Irish music. They…via Wikipedia

Career Highlights

27 albums
Formed
1962
Active
1962–2023
Listeners
358,211Last.fm
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Selected Discography

  1. 1963The Chieftains
  2. 1969The Chieftains 2
  3. 1971The Chieftains 3
  4. 1973The Chieftains 4
  5. 1975The Chieftains 5
  6. 1976The Chieftains 6: Bonaparte’s Retreat
  7. 1977The Chieftains 7
  8. 1978The Chieftains 8
  9. 1979The Chieftains 9: Boil the Breakfast Early
  10. 1981The Chieftains 10: Cotton-Eyed Joe
  11. 1984The Chieftains in China
  12. 1987Celtic Wedding
  13. 1989A Chieftains Celebration
  14. 1989National Music - Ireland
  15. 1991Reel Music: The Film Scores

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