Seán Cannon facts for kids
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Seán Cannon
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Seán Cannon in 2014
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| Born | 29 November 1940 Galway, Ireland |
| Origin | Galway, Ireland |
| Genres | Irish folk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, mandola |
| Years active | 1962–present |
| Associated acts | The Dubliners (1982–2012) The Dublin Legends (2013–) The Cannons |
Seán Cannon, born on November 29, 1940, is a talented musician from Ireland. He is well-known for playing the guitar with the famous band The Dubliners. Later, he continued playing with their new group, The Dublin Legends.
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Seán Cannon's Early Life
Seán Cannon was born in Galway, Ireland. When he was young, he traveled a lot around Europe. He visited countries like England, Germany, Switzerland, and Spain. These trips helped him learn to speak many different languages. Later, Seán moved to England. There, he became a popular solo artist, performing in many folk clubs across Britain.
Seán's Family Life
Seán Cannon is married to Pamela Blick. They have two sons named James and Robert Cannon. Seán Cannon lives in Coventry, United Kingdom.
Seán's Music Career
By 1969, Seán Cannon joined a folk group in England called "The Gaels." This group had three Irish members and one Scottish member. They even released an album together. Seán also released three of his own solo albums in the 1970s.
Seán Cannon had known the members of The Dubliners for many years. He often joined them on stage to perform. In 1980, when the lead singer Luke Kelly became unwell, Seán stepped in to help. By 1983, he officially became a full-time member of The Dubliners.
Seán is famous for singing songs in the Irish language, such as "Peggy Lettermore" and "Cill Chais." He also sings funny songs without instruments, known as a cappella songs. Some of these include "The Waterford Boys" and "The Sick Note."
In 2012, The Dubliners announced they would stop touring after their 50th Anniversary Tour. Seán Cannon decided to keep playing music with other former band members, Patsy Watchorn and Eamonn Campbell, and banjo player Gerry O'Connor. They formed a new band called "The Dublin Legends."
Even with all the touring, Seán still finds time for his own music projects. He has performed with Irish songwriter Pat Cooksey. More recently, he has been playing with his sons, James and Robert Cannon. Their group is called "The Cannons." They play traditional Irish folk music and songs by artists like Shane MacGowan, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, and Hank Williams.
Seán Cannon's Music Albums
With The Gaels
- The Gaels (1969)
As a Solo Artist
- Woes of War (1974)
- The Roving Journeyman (1977)
- Erin the Green (1979)
With The Dubliners
- Seán played on all albums from 1983 to 2012. You can find more details in The Dubliners discography.
With The Dublin Legends
- An Evening with The Dublin Legends: Live in Vienna (2014)
- The Dublin Legends Perform The Dublin Sessions (2016)
- The Dublin Legends Perform The Dublin Sessions Vol. 2 (2017)
With The Cannons
- The Cannons (2011)
- Live in Salzgitter, Germany 2015 (a double CD, 2016)
Fun Facts About Seán
Seán Cannon is even mentioned in the song "Lisdoonvarna" by Christy Moore. The song includes the line "Seán Cannon Doing Back Stage Cooking." This refers to a time in the late 1970s when Seán traveled to music festivals with a special caravan and sold curry!
