Bobby Clancy
Bobby Clancy | |
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Bobby Clancy in 1970. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Robert Joseph Clancy |
| Born | 11 May 1927 |
| Origin | Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, Ireland |
| Died | 6 September 2002 (aged 75) Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, Ireland |
| Genres | Folk, traditional Irish |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, banjo, guitar, harmonica, bodhrán |
| Years active | 1950s–2002 |
| Formerly of | The Clancy Brothers, The Clancys and Eddie Dillon, Cherish the Ladies |
Robert Joseph 'Bobby' Clancy Jr (11 May 1927 – 6 September 2002) was an Irish singer and musician best known as a member of The Clancy Brothers, one of the most successful and influential Irish folk groups. He accompanied his songs on five-string banjo, guitar, bodhrán, and harmonica.