Don Baker (musician) facts for kids
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Don Baker
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Baker in 2014
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| Birth name | Don Baker |
| Born | 26 August 1950 |
| Origin | Whitehall, Dublin, Ireland |
| Genres | Rock, blues |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, songwriter, actor |
| Years active | 1960–present (musician) 1991–present (actor) |
| Labels | [Own Label] |
| Associated acts | Sonny Boy Williamson, Sonny Terry, Mississippi John Hurt, Blind Blake, Robert Johnson, Scrapper Blackwell, Charlie McCoy |
Don Baker (born August 26, 1950) is a super talented Irish musician, singer, songwriter, and actor. He is especially famous for playing the harmonica and the guitar. Don has appeared in several movies and even on TV shows!
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About Don Baker
Don Baker was born in Whitehall, Dublin, in Ireland. He started his career as a musician in the 1960s. He loves playing blues music, which is a style of music that began in the United States.
His Music and Skills
Don is a singer-songwriter, meaning he writes and performs his own songs. He is well-known for his amazing harmonica playing. He has even created books and videos to teach others how to play the harmonica!
Acting Career
Besides music, Don Baker is also an actor. He started acting in 1991. You might have seen him in some famous movies like In the Name of the Father and On the Nose.
TV Appearances and Charity Work
In August 2008, Don appeared on a TV reality show called Fáilte Towers in Ireland. He did really well, finishing in third place! During his time on the show, he helped raise money for his favorite charity, Health Action Overseas. This charity helps people in need around the world.
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Don Baker in 2014
