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Tommy Makem
(1932–2007)
Singer
United States
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Tommy Makem was a singer from the United States, best known for Tommy Makem's secret Ireland.
Quick Facts About Tommy Makem
- Born
- November 4, 1932
- Died
- August 1, 2007
- Nationality
- United States
- Profession
- Singer
- Notable works
- Tommy Makem's secret Ireland
About Tommy Makem
Thomas Makem was an Irish folk musician, artist, poet and storyteller. He was best known as a member of the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem. He played the long-necked 5-string banjo, tin whistle, low whistle, guitar, bodhrán and bagpipes, and sang in a distinctive baritone. He was sometimes known as "The Bard of Armagh" and "The Godfather of Irish Music".
Biography source: Wikipedia
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