Planxty

FolkIrish folk revivaltraditional music modernizationCeltic rootsfolk fusion instrumental

Planxty was an Irish folk music band consisting of soon-to-be-legendary musicians Christy Moore (vocals, acoustic guitar, bodhrán), Dónal Lunny (bouzouki, guitars), Andy Irvine (mandolin, mandola, bouzouki, hurdy-gurdy, harmonica), and Liam O'Flynn (uilleann pipes, tin whistle). The band was formed in 1972, and quickly revolutionized and popularized Irish folk music, touring and recording to great acclaim. The band broke up twice; first in 1975 and again in 1983.

Influenced by: The Chieftains, Sweeney's Men, Seamus Ennis

Active:
1972-1975, 1978-1983
Scene:
Ireland
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