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Home Chieftains' founder Paddy Moloney dead at Paddy Moloney, who has died at age October 12, by Irish Echo Staff. Sign Up. Follow us on social media Keep up to date with the latest news with The Irish Echo.

Latest articles. Bonsai just keeps getting bigger. October 25, By Irish Echo Staff. Finucane Case Put Back Until Next Year The British government has been accused of "stalling for time" after a legal action against its failure to hold a public inquiry into the assa October 25, By By Anthony Neeson. The native of Donnycarney — a suburb north of Dublin, Ireland — was famously a self-taught musician. He once said that when his mom first gifted him his signature instrument when he was 6 years old, it opened a whole new world for him.

His group went on the earn six Grammys — out of a whopping 21 nominations — for a body of work that helped introduce the masses to the Irish diaspora while collaborating with mainstream superstars ranging from Mick Jagger to Luciano Pavarotti. At the time of his death, Moloney was the only original member of the band, racking up six decades of touring and recording.

In later years, he also worked as a producer and managing director for the label Claddagh Records. What a wonderful musical legacy he has left us. Contact The Author Name required. Over the Chieftains five decade spanning career they have been awarded six Grammys and have performed with a countless number of artists of all genres some which include, Bob Dylan, Madonna, Ultravox, Van Morrison, Mike Oldfield, Elvis Costello, and Jackson Browne.

The musicians playing their Irish folk music on every instrument imaginable from the harp, through to the flute, and back to the piano and drums is truly captivating and exciting to watch. The multi-instrumentalists switch from instrument to instrument whilst maintaining the foundation of their song.

Over the years, the band have won six Grammy Awards, an incredible success, and have several other awards under their belts. Seeing them live was incredible. Their recital of Voice of Ages was perfection, playing it in its entirety and holding an auditorium of thousands in complete silence throughout their performance. They are just as talented as they were 30 years ago, and their performance was spellbinding.

You must see them perform live! Read more. Report as inappropriate. Obviously, I am a big fan of The Chieftains - especially love how at some of their concerts, they have held an audition earlier in the day to invite local bodhran players to join them onstage.

Also love how at some of their concerts, they encourage everyone in the audience to get up and join in the chain as fans wind their way through the hall to the tune the boys and girl are playing. Fantastic experience as always. Last time I saw them they were playing in Calgary. I would drive there again to see this band.

Worth their weight in gold. One of the best shows I've been to. The band was full of witty and charming banter between songs, and you could tell they were really enjoying themselves. They even included some hometown talent in the form of a local boys choir and drum and pipe band. Between the dancing, the stories, the solos, and the chemistry, it was an amazing night that won't be fogotten. See all photos 2. See all posters View all past concerts. Want to see The Chieftains in concert?