Paul Brock (musician) facts for kids
Paul Brock is a famous Irish musician. He plays the button accordion, a type of musical instrument. Paul was born in Athlone, a town in Ireland. He now lives in Ennis.
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Paul Brock: An Irish Music Star
Paul Brock is known for his amazing talent on the button accordion. He has played Irish traditional music for many years. His music is enjoyed by people all over the world.
Joining and Forming Bands
Paul Brock has been part of several popular music groups. In May 1989, he helped start a band called Moving Cloud. He formed this group with a talented fiddle player named Manus McGuire.
Later, in 2001, Paul and Manus McGuire started another new band. This group was called The Brock McGuire Band. They have made many great recordings together.
Awards and Recognitions
Paul Brock has received several awards for his music. In 2004, the Irish American News newspaper gave him a special honor. They voted him the Best Male Musician.
One of his recent albums is called Humdinger. Paul made this album with his bandmate, Enda Scahill. The Irish Times newspaper, a big newspaper in Ireland, named Humdinger the Irish Music Album of The Year. This album was released by Compass Records.
Paul Brock's Albums
Paul Brock has recorded many albums. Here are some of his popular music collections:
- Green Grass Blue Grass
- Humdinger
- Brock McGuire Band
- Mo Chairdin
- Tribute to Joe Cooley (with Frankie Gavin)
- Moving Cloud
- Foxglove
- Hands Across The Water
