Steve Cooney facts for kids
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Steve Cooney
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| Birth name | Stephen Cooney |
| Born | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Genres | Irish music, classical music |
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| Instruments | Guitar, bass guitar, didgeridoo, keyboards |
| Years active | 1969–present |
| Associated acts | Antonio Breschi, Clannad, Altan, The Chieftains, Andy Irvine, Little River Band, Sinéad O'Connor |
Stephen Cooney is a talented musician from Australia and Ireland. He is known for playing many instruments, especially the guitar. He has worked with many famous Irish music groups.
Early Life and Musical Start
Stephen Cooney was born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. When he was young, he learned to play the didgeridoo. This is a special wind instrument from Australia.
By the time he was seventeen, Stephen was already playing in rock bands. He also has family roots in Ireland.
A Career in Music
In the early 1980s, Stephen Cooney moved to Ireland. Since then, he has become a very important part of the Irish music scene. He is especially known for his amazing guitar playing.
Stephen has played on more than 60 albums with many famous Irish artists. Some of these include the bands Altan, The Chieftains, and Clannad. He also worked with musician Andy Irvine.
Besides playing, Stephen also writes his own music. He is also a producer, which means he helps other musicians record their songs. He helps arrange traditional Irish music too. In 2019, he released his own album called Ceol Ársa Cláirsí: Tunes of the Irish Harpers for Solo Guitar. This album was published by Claddagh Records.
Personal Life
Stephen Cooney was married to the famous singer Sinéad O'Connor for a short time, from 2010 to 2011.
