Brian Dunphy
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Brian Dunphy | |
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 Dunphy performing in 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | June 17, 1974 |
| Genres | Irish folk music |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instruments | Bodhrán, guitar |
| Years active | 1990s–present |
Brian Dunphy (born 17 June 1974, Dublin, Ireland) is an Irish folk singer and son of the showband singer Sean Dunphy,[1] who represented Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1967. As a performer and member of the Irish folk band The High Kings, Brian Dunphy has toured the United States, Ireland and the United Kingdom. He got his start as the lead singer in Riverdance: The Show, which ran on Broadway in New York City. He also joined the Three Irish Tenors, who toured throughout the United States, and was also part of the band Druid. He released a solo album entitled Timeless in 2005. Dunphy later became a member of the four-person Irish folk band The High Kings (2008–present), along with Finbarr Clancy, Darren Holden and Martin Furey.[2] The High Kings have released six albums and toured in the United States, Europe and Australia. Dunphy typically plays the bodhrán and the guitar in the group.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ↑ "High Kings singer Brian Dunphy to record album of songs with his late father in memory of showband legend". sundayworld.com. 28 February 2021. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ↑ "The High Kings at home and away". farmersjournal.ie. 24 February 2021. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
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