Damien Dempsey
Damien Dempsey | |
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Dempsey performing at Gumball Festival in April 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 9 July 1975 Donaghmede, Dublin, Ireland |
| Origin | Dublin, Ireland |
| Genres | Irish, folk, traditional, reggae |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, guitarist |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, keyboards, vocals |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | IRL (Independent Records Ltd), UFO Music, Planet, Sony BMG, FOUR FOUR |
Damien Dempsey (born 9 June 1975) is an Irish singer and songwriter who mixes traditional Irish folk contemporary lyrics that deliver social and political commentaries on Irish society. Damien sings in his native, working-class accent in the English language, and to a lesser extent in the Irish language.