Finbar Furey facts for kids
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Finbar Furey
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| Background information | |
| Born | 28 September 1946 Dublin, Ireland |
| Origin | Ballyfermot, Dublin, Ireland |
| Genres | Folk music, Irish music, Irish folk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Uilleann pipe, banjo, acoustic guitar and tin whistle |
| Years active | 1960s–present |
| Labels | Valley Entertainment, Dolphin Music |
| Associated acts | The Fureys, Davey Arthur, The Clancy Brothers |
Finbar Furey (born September 28, 1946) is a famous Irish musician. He plays many instruments, like the Uilleann pipes and banjo. He is best known for the band he started with his brothers, called The Fureys. They grew up in Ballyfermot, Dublin, Ireland.
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Finbar Furey's Early Life
Finbar Furey was born in Dublin, Ireland, on September 28, 1946. His father, Ted, was also a well-known musician. Ted started teaching Finbar the Uilleann pipes when Finbar was very young. By the time he was a teenager, Finbar had won many important music awards. He was the only piper to win the All Ireland, the Oireachtas medal, and four province titles in the same year. Finbar is an Irish Traveller.
Finbar Furey's Music Career
Touring and Early Success
Finbar helped make the Uilleann pipes popular around the world. He toured with his brother Eddie in the 1960s. In 1969, Finbar and Eddie started touring with a famous Irish folk group. This group was called The Clancy Brothers. Finbar played pipes, banjo, tin whistle, and guitar with them. He performed live, on television, and on their recordings.
The Furey brothers left The Clancy Brothers the next year. They started performing again as a duo. In 1972, Finbar and Eddie won "Single of the Year" from a famous radio DJ, John Peel.
The Fureys Band
Later, Finbar's younger brothers, Paul and George, joined the band. The group became known as The Fureys. They had many hit songs. Some of their popular songs include When You Were Sweet Sixteen, Tara Hill, Green Fields of France, Red Rose Café, and The Lonesome Boatman.
In Britain, The Fureys made history. They were one of the first Irish folk groups to play on a very popular TV show. This show was called Top of the Pops.
Solo Career and Acting
In 1997, Finbar decided to start a solo career. He had been the lead singer for The Fureys for almost 30 years. He wanted to explore new things as a singer, producer, and writer. He also wanted to perform his own special one-man show.
In the early 2000s, Finbar also started acting. His first movie role was in the film Gangs of New York. This movie was directed by Martin Scorsese.
Recent Music and TV Appearances
In 2011, Finbar released an album called Colours. This album was released by Dolphin Music. Famous singers like Mary Black and Shayne Ward were guest performers on the album. The album was released in North America in 2012. It came out on the Valley Entertainment record label.
In August 2013, Finbar appeared on an Irish TV show called The Hit. On the show, he recorded a song called "The Last Great Love Song." A songwriter named Gerry Fleming wrote this song. Finbar's song became number one on the Irish music charts. It was a big success! He performed the song again with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra in the final. The public voted for his song, and it won "The Ultimate Hit" title.
In 2023, Finbar released his album "Moments in Time." This album includes many of his own songs. It also features some traditional songs.
