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Paddy Moloney (Irish: Pádraig Ó Maoldomhnaigh; 1 August 1938 – 12 October 2021) was an Irish musician, composer, and record producer. He co-founded and led the Irish musical group the Chieftains, playing on all of their 44 albums.
Oct 12, 2021 · Paddy Moloney, the playful but disciplined frontman and bagpiper of the Chieftains, a band that was at the forefront of the worldwide revival of traditional Irish music played with traditional...
Oct 12, 2021 · Paddy Moloney, a co-founder of the Irish folk band The Chieftains, died today. He was 83 years old. The news was announced by the Irish Traditional Music Archive.
- Andrew Limbong
Oct 13, 2021 · The Irish folk musician and composer, who played the uilleann pipes, tin whistle and bodhran drum, led the band to six Grammy awards. He also founded Claddagh Records, a label specialising in traditional Irish music and spoken word.
Learn about Paddy Moloney, the founder and leader of The Chieftains, a legendary Irish music group. Discover his musical journey, his vision, his instruments and his achievements.