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Occupation (s) Singer, musician. Instrument (s) Vocals, bodhrán. Years active. 1963–present. Labels. Claddagh, Island, RCA. The Irish singer and musician Kevin Conneff was (born 8 January 1945 [1]) He is best known as the lead singer and bodhrán player of Irish folk group; The Chieftains.
Kevin Conneff. Kevin, the voice and rhythm of the Chieftains, joined the group in 1976 replacing Peadar Mercier. Vocals now became a new element in The Chieftains sound as up to this time, there was no regular vocalist.
Kevin Conneff – bodhrán, vocals (1976–present) Matt Molloy – flute, tin whistle (1979–present) Former members. Paddy Moloney – uilleann pipes, tin whistle, button accordion, bodhrán (1962–2021; died 2021) Seán Potts – tin whistle, bones, bodhrán (1962–1979; died 2014)
5 de mar. de 2010 · 280. 49K views 13 years ago. THE EXCELLENT KEVIN CONNEFF FROM THE CHIEFTAINS PLAYING SOLO ON THE BODHRAN SINGING A GREAT SONG PEIGÍN LEITIRMÓR DURING THE WORLD BODHRÁN CHAMPIONSHIPS IN COSGROVE...
1 de sept. de 2018 · Kevin Conneff. One of the newer members of the current lineup of The Chieftains, bodhrán player Kevin Conneff was enlisted in 1976 to replace Peader Mercier, who retired from the band to spend more time with his family. In addition to playing the bodhrán (a goatskin drum that is played with the hand or a stick), Conneff also sings.
Kevin Conneff; Matt Molloy; Former Members. Seán Keane; Derek Bell; Martin Fay; Michael Tubridy; Seán Potts; Peadar Mercier; Gallery. Through The Years; The Chieftains & Friends; Discography. 1960s; 1970s; 1980s; 1990s; 2000+ Other Recordings; Videos & DVD’s; Contact
13 de oct. de 2023 · The Chieftains may be no more, but Kevin Conneff, the man whose voice and bodhrán have been a mainstay of the band’s sound, is carrying on the tradition with the customary spring in his step....
