Planxty
Ireland
Formed: 1972
Genres: International, Pop/Rock, Folk, Country
Styles: Traditional Celtic, Celtic/British Isles, Celtic/British Isles, Traditional Folk, Traditional Irish Folk, Irish Folk, British Folk-Rock, Folk/Country Rock, British Folk, Folk-Rock, Folk/Country Rock, Folk-Rock, Folk/Country Rock
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Along with groups like the Bothy Band, Planxty helped to usher in a new era for modern Celtic music. While their sound remained rooted to traditional music, the band's virtuosic musicianship and high-energy delivery reflected modern influences, while their unique vocal harmonies and instrumental counterpoint were unprecedented in Irish music. The founding members of Planxty -- Christy Moore, Dónal Lunny, Liam O'Flynn, and Andy Irvine -- initially came together to provide instrumental accompaniment for Irish singer/songwriter Christy Moore's 1...
Group members
- Andy Irvine (9)
- Paul Brady (5)
- Christy Moore (3)
- Bill Whelan (1)
- Matt Molloy (0)
- Liam O'Flynn (0)
See also
- Paul Brady (5)
- Liam O'Flynn (0)
Similar artists
- The Pogues (21)
- Andy Irvine (9)
- Christy Moore (3)
- Dolores Keane (2)
- Matt Molloy (0)
- Moving Hearts (0)
- Patrick Street (0)
Influenced by
- Bob Dylan (148)
- The Chieftains (120)
- Clancy Brothers (2)
- Ewan MacColl (1)
Followers
- Dead Can Dance (54)
- Clannad (33)
- Waterboys (26)
- Dervish (11)
- Celtic Thunder (11)
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