Christy Moore

Folk music of Ireland, Musical Artist

1945 –

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Who is Christy Moore?

Christopher Andrew "Christy" Moore is an Irish folk singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is one of the founding members of Planxty and Moving Hearts. His first album, Paddy on the Road was recorded with Dominic Behan 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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Born
May 7, 1945
Newbridge, County Kildare
Also known as
  • Moore, Christy
  • Christopher Andrew Moore
Siblings
Nationality
  • Republic of Ireland
Profession
Lived in
  • County Kildare

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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