John Moore (piper) facts for kids
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John Moore
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| Born | 1834 |
| Died | 1894 |
| Occupation | piper |
John Moore (born 1834, died 1894) was a famous Irish musician who played the pipes. He was known for his special way of playing the uilleann pipes, a traditional Irish instrument.
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Early Life and Musical Start
John Moore was born around 1834 near Galway, a town in Ireland. When he was young, his father passed away. His mother later married Martin O'Reilly, who was also a well-known piper. Martin O'Reilly taught John how to play the pipes. This is how John started his journey as a musician.
Moving to America
Later, John Moore moved to the United States. He joined the navy and served there for several years. After leaving the navy, he made his home in Brooklyn, New York. He became a professional piper, playing music all around New York City. He was very good at playing the pipes for a living.
A Performance in Ohio
In 1887, John was playing a show in Springfield, Ohio. This event was set up by Mr. Powers of the Ivy Leaf Company. During this time, John became sick and had to go to the hospital. Another piper named Barney Delaney took his place for the show.
His Final Journey
In 1894, John Moore went back to Galway, Ireland. He wanted to bring his stepfather to New York. The night before he was supposed to leave, he visited his friends Patsy Touhey and Patrick FitzPatrick. They noticed he wasn't feeling great, but it didn't seem too serious. Sadly, John passed away within a week while traveling. He was buried at sea, which means his body was laid to rest in the ocean, just as he had wished.
John Moore's Unique Style
A famous music historian named Francis O'Neill wrote about John Moore. He said that John wasn't known for playing the main part of the pipes (the chanter) super fast or fancy. However, he was amazing at using the "regulators." These are special keys on the pipes that play chords. O'Neill said that John was one of the best at using them. Sometimes, if the main part of his pipes wasn't sounding right, he would play the whole song just using the regulator keys! This showed how skilled and creative he was.
