"Planxty" was a word used by people who named works by harper Turlough O'Carolan after his death, and is believed to denote a tribute to a particular person: "Planxty Irwin," for example, …

Planxty[2]: 129–145 is the first album by the Irish folk group Planxty, recorded in London during early September 1972 and released in early 1973. [2]: 145. Because of its dark cover, Planxty …

Planxty are one of the most successful and influential Irish folk bands of all time. They drew their inspiration from sources as diverse as the great Irish harpist/composer Turlough O’Carolan, …

An Irish folk band formed after the conclusion of sessions for Christy Moore’s Prosperous LP, Planxty was essentially a supergroup, including solo star Moore on guitar, keyboards and...

Irish folk band active 1972 - 1975, 1979 - 1983, and 2003 - 2005. The original lineup of Christy Moore, Liam O'Flynn, Andy Irvine, and Donal Lunny came together in 1972 after working …

Dec 15, 2023 · Planxty were a seminal band in so many ways — not least because they were the first Irish band who started playing traditional music with a rock attitude. The individual …

Planxty was one of the greatest of Irish folk/traditional groups in the pivotal decade of the seventies, where along with the Bothy Band, they fused traditional with folk and popularised it …

Planxty were an Irish folk music band formed in January 1972, consisting initially of Christy Moore, Andy Irvine, Dónal Lunny, and Liam O'Flynn. They transforme...

Planxty were an influential Irish folk music group formed in January 1972. Initially consisting of Christy Moore (vocals, guitar, bodhrán), Andy Irvine (vocals, mandolin, bouzouki), Dónal …

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