The Wolfe Tones

This article is about the Irish rebel band. For similar sounding terms, see Wolf tone (disambiguation). For the revolutionary leader and leader of the 1798 rebellion which the band is named after, see Wolfe Tone.

The Wolfe Tones
From left to right: Brian Warfield, Noel Nagle and Tommy Byrne
Background information
OriginBluebell, Dublin, Ireland
GenresIrish folk, Irish rebel songs, rock
Works
Years active1963–present
LabelsSkin Music, Dolphin Records
MembersNoel Nagle
Brian Warfield
Tommy Byrne
Past membersLiam Courtney
Derek Warfield
Websitewolfetonesofficialsite.com

The Wolfe Tones are an Irish folk and ballad group, famous for performing rebel songs, historical ballads, and Traditional Irish music with strong nationalist themes. Formed in 1963, they take their name from Theobald Wolfe Tone, one of the leaders of the Irish Rebellion of 1798, also carrying a double meaning, referencing the wolf tone; a sound that can affect instruments in the string family of the orchestra.

The Wolfe Tones being one of the longest standing ballad groups in Ireland, gathered popularity from their distinctive melodies and a repertoire that mixes traditional tunes with original songs about Irish history, politics, and culture. The band’s accolades include receiving the keys to the cities of New York and Los Angeles, and their version of Thomas Davis’ rebel song ‘A Nation Once Again’ was voted the world’s favourite song in a 2002 BBC World poll.

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