Don Baker (musician) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 on August 26, 1950, is a talented musician, TV star, and actor from Ireland. He is known for playing the harmonica and guitar, and for writing his own songs. Don Baker was born in Whitehall, a part of Dublin.
He has appeared in several movies, including the well-known film In the Name of the Father and On the Nose. Don Baker has also created books and videos to teach others how to play the harmonica.
In August 2008, he was on an Irish TV show called Fáilte Towers. He finished in third place on the show, and the money he earned went to his charity, Health Action Overseas.
Don Baker's Music
Don Baker is a blues musician. He has released many albums throughout his career. His music often features his harmonica and guitar skills.
Album Releases
Here is a list of some of the albums Don Baker has released:
- Almost Illegal (1989)
- Born With The Blues (1990)
- No Nonsense (1993)
- Four For The Road with Jimmy MacCarthy, Mick Hanly and Finbar Furey, Live on Tour 1994 (1994)
- No Regrets (1996)
- Just Don Baker (1998)
- Miss You (2000)
- Duckin' & Divin' - 2 CDs (2003)
- Rain On The Wind (2006)
- My Songs My Friends (2013)
- Bakerrose - Don Baker & Clara Rose (2016)
- A Day In Jealoustown - Don Baker & Rob Strong (2018)
- Brothers In Blues - Don Baker & Rob Strong (2018)
- The Blues Man - 2 CDs (2019)
