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Keith Duffy - The Corrs live at the NEC Arena, Birmingham 14th November 2024 (54144142134) (cropped)
Duffy with The Corrs in 2024

Keith Arnold Jacques Duffy (born on June 2, 1966) is an Irish musician. He is best known as a bass guitarist. He has played with the famous folk-pop band The Corrs for a very long time.

Who is Keith Duffy?

Keith Duffy was born in Drogheda, a town in County Louth, Ireland. He grew up to become a talented musician. His main instrument is the bass guitar, which provides the deep, rhythmic sounds in music.

Starting His Musical Journey

Keith began his music career in 1990. He played bass with Andrew Strong, a singer from the movie The Commitments. Keith played with Andrew for four years. After that, he toured for a year with a group called The Commitments Band. This experience helped him become a skilled performer.

Playing with The Corrs

In 1995, Keith got an important call from John Hughes. John was the manager for the popular band The Corrs. Keith joined The Corrs and has been with them ever since. He has traveled the world on all their tours. He has also played bass on many of their studio albums. His bass playing is a key part of The Corrs' unique sound.

Other Music Projects

Besides his work with The Corrs, Keith has also played with other artists. In 2006, he recorded bass for a solo album. This album was called Tea & Sympathy. It was made by Bernard Fanning, who is known for being in the band Powderfinger.

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