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Eamonn Campbell
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Eamonn Campbell during the Festival Interceltique de Lorient in 2014
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| Born | 29 November 1946 Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland |
| Died | 18 October 2017 (aged 70) Ede, Netherlands |
| Genres | Irish folk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, music producer |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1958–2017 |
| Associated acts | The Dubliners |
Eamonn Campbell (born November 29, 1946 – died October 18, 2017) was an Irish musician. He was a member of the famous Irish folk band The Dubliners from 1987 until he passed away. Eamonn was known for playing the guitar and had a distinctive, rough voice. Many people thought his voice sounded a bit like Ronnie Drew, one of The Dubliners' original members.
Eamonn was born in Drogheda, a town in County Louth, Ireland. Later in his life, he lived in Walkinstown, which is a suburb of Dublin.
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Eamonn's Music Career
Eamonn Campbell had a long and interesting career in music. He started playing music in 1958. Before joining The Dubliners, he played with several local bands. These included the Delta Showband and the Country Gents. He also played with a group called Dermot O'Brien and the Clubmen.
Joining The Dubliners
Eamonn first met The Dubliners in 1967 when both groups were touring England. He officially joined The Dubliners in 1987. He was with them when they celebrated their 25th anniversary. This special event was shown on The Late Late Show.
Eamonn had a great idea in the mid-1980s. He suggested that The Dubliners work with The Pogues. The Pogues were another Irish band based in London. This collaboration led to a huge hit song called "The Irish Rover". It became one of The Dubliners' biggest hits in the UK. They even appeared on the popular TV show Top of the Pops.
Music Producer
Besides being a musician, Eamonn was also a talented music producer. He helped create all of The Dubliners' albums from 1987 onwards. He also produced albums for many other well-known Irish artists. These included Foster and Allen, Brendan Shine, Daniel O'Donnell, and Paddy Reilly.
In the 1970s, Eamonn spent less time touring. He started focusing more on recording music. He worked as a session musician, playing on other artists' songs. Later, he moved into producing music.
The Dublin Legends
After the death of Barney McKenna, another member of The Dubliners, the band name was retired. Eamonn continued to tour with three other former Dubliners. They formed a new group called "The Dublin Legends". They kept the spirit of The Dubliners' music alive.
Other Interests
Eamonn was also involved in his local community. In 2009, he was the Grand Master for the St. Patrick's Day Parade in his hometown of Drogheda. When he was younger, Eamonn taught guitar lessons. He taught at a place called the "Music Shop" in Drogheda.
Eamonn's granddaughter, Megan Campbell, is also a well-known figure. She is a professional footballer for the Republic of Ireland international team.
Eamonn's Final Days
Eamonn Campbell passed away on October 18, 2017. He was on tour in the Netherlands with The Dublin Legends. He had been feeling unwell during his last performance. He returned to his hotel and passed away in the early hours of the morning.
His body was brought back to Dublin. His funeral took place there on October 26, 2017.
