Bobby Clancy

Bobby Clancy
Bobby Clancy in 1970.
Background information
Born
Robert Joseph Clancy

(1927-05-11)11 May 1927
OriginCarrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, Ireland
Died6 September 2002(2002-09-06) (aged 75)
Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary, Ireland
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • musician
Instruments
Years active1950s–2002
Formerly of

Robert Joseph 'Bobby' Clancy Jr (11 May 1927 – 6 September 2002) was an Irish singer and musician best known as a member of The Clancy Brothers, one of the most successful and influential Irish folk groups. He accompanied his songs on five-string banjo, guitar, bodhrán, and harmonica.