Planxty, the foundational band of modern Irish folk and a reference for the whole scene that followed.
Profile
- Origin
- Dublin, Ireland
- Formed
- 1972
- Founding members
- Christy Moore, Andy Irvine, Dónal Lunny, Liam O’Flynn
- Current status
- Inactive since 2005; Liam O’Flynn died on 14 March 2018
Members through the years
- Christy Moore — vocals, guitar (1972–1975, 1978–1983)
- Andy Irvine — mandolin, bouzouki (1972–1975, 1978–1983)
- Dónal Lunny — bouzouki (1972–1975, 1978–1983)
- Liam O’Flynn — Irish bagpipes (1972–1975, 1978–1983; died 2018)
Discography
| Year | Release |
|---|---|
| 1973 | Planxty |
| 1973 | The Well Below the Valley |
| 1974 | Cold Blow and the Rainy Night |
| 1979 | After the Break |
| 1983 | Words & Music |
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