The Dubliners were an Irish folk band founded in Dublin in 1962. Their most famous lead singers were Luke Kelly and Ronnie Drew. The band was successful with their lively Irish folk songs, traditional street ballads and instrumentals.
They were one of the most influential Irish acts of the 20th century. They celebrated 50 years together in 2012, the year they retired.[1]
Dominic Behan wrote songs for them including McAlpine's Fusiliers. [2]
History
In 1962, Ronnie Drew, Barney McKenna, Ciaran Bourke and Luke Kelly formed an Irish-folk group in O' Donoghues Pub, Dublin called "The Ronnie Drew Ballad Group" but soon renamed to "The Dubliners" as Luke Kelly was reading a book of that name by James Joyce. [3] From then on, fiddle-player John Sheahan joined and the original lineup of The Dubliners was formed. In 1962 they recorded a record titled "The Dubliners". In 1983, Luke Kelly died of a brain tumour and Sean Cannon replaced him.
Singers
Ronnie Drew, 1962-1974, 1979-1995, 2002, 2006, Vocals, Guitar
