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Christy Moore

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Born 07 May 1945.

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Biography

Christopher Andrew 'Christy' Moore (born 7 May 1945, Newbridge, County Kildare, Ireland) is a popular Irish folk singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is well known as one of the founding members of Planxty. His first album, Paddy on the Road (a minor release of 500) was recorded with Dominic Behan (brother of Brendan) in 1969. In 2007, he was named as Ireland's greatest living musician in RTÉ's People of the Year Awards.

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Blogs from the BBC

  1. Folkies' Cars

    Fri 1 May 2009 15:39 I had a heck of a lot of emails after this week's Christy Moore special (which you can... Mike Harding

  2. Christy Moore on my programme this week

    Mon 27 Apr 2009 16:21 I always reckon that just as you remember where you were when JFK was assassinated (OK... Mike Harding

BBC Reviews Really Simple Syndication

  1. Listen 2009

    Listen

    Reviewed by Sid Smith

    When Christy Moore sings you can't help but pay attention.

  2. Burning Times 2005

    Burning Times

    Reviewed by Jon Lusk

    Chritsy Moore offers hsi strongest solo set for some time, in collaboration with...

Credits

Role Artist Release
Instrument Planxty Live 2004 (2004)
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Played By

Since December 2008

  1. Folk, roots and acoustic music, plus artist news and the latest album releases

    The Mike Harding Show BBC Radio 2

  2. Celtic music and what's on listings.

    Caithream Ciùil BBC Radio nan Gaidheal

  3. Steve Wright's afternoon show with special guests, music and a host of other features

    Steve Wright in the Afternoon BBC Radio 2

  4. Quirky mid-morning entertainment for the family from Gerry Anderson.

    Gerry Anderson BBC Radio Ulster

  5. End the day in the company of the song writing masters of country, folk and rock'n'roll

    Iain Anderson BBC Radio Scotland

  6. Bob picks an eclectic mix of Americana, Alt Country, Indie, World, Nu-Folk and Blues

    Bob Harris BBC Radio 2

  7. Terry Wogan's regular morning broadcast, featuring music, news and chat

    Wake Up to Wogan BBC Radio 2

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Played On

Since December 2008

  1. BBC Radio 2 100%

  2. BBC Radio Ulster 29%

  3. BBC Radio nan Gaidheal 22%

  4. BBC Radio Scotland 9%

  5. BBC 6 Music 6%

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