Celebrated Irish musician Dónal Lunny dies aged 79
Summary
Dónal Lunny, a well-known Irish musician who helped bring traditional Irish music to a larger audience, has died at age 79. He was a founding member of famous bands like Planxty and The Bothy Band, and he worked on music for TV, films, and with popular contemporary artists.Key Facts
- Dónal Lunny was born in 1947 in Tullamore, Ireland, and moved to Newbridge at age five.
- He helped start three important Irish music groups: The Bothy Band, Planxty, and Moving Hearts.
- Lunny was known for playing many instruments, including the bouzouki, guitar, keyboards, and bodhrán (an Irish drum).
- In 1973, he founded Mulligan Records, which produced music for many Irish artists.
- He co-composed "Timedance" for the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest’s interval act, which influenced the famous show Riverdance.
- Lunny worked with well-known artists like Kate Bush, Rod Stewart, and Mark Knopfler.
- He composed music for TV shows and films, including the movie "This Is My Father."
- Irish musicians and archives credit him with having a major influence on the growth and revival of Irish traditional music.
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