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Dave Hingerty

b. 1969

Irish musician

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About Dave Hingerty

Born 1969. Dave Hingerty is an Irish drummer, known for Josh Ritter and The Frames.

Dave Hingerty (born 1969) is an Irish drummer and photographer. He was the drummer of The Frames from 1998 to 2003 and again from 2019 to 2020. He is also the drummer with Kíla since 2010, and has played with and recorded with a number of other acts including Josh Ritter, who he performed with on several albums.

Early life Hingerty was born in Dublin. His mother Kay was a journalist with the Irish Examiner whilst his father, Daniel Joseph Hingerty, was Professor of Biochemistry at University College Dublin and was a former Irish Rugby International. He studied psychology at University College Dublin after his secondary schooling C.B.C. Monkstown. At UCD he met Colm Mac Con Iomaire, who he would later play in The Frames with.

Career Hingerty joined with The Frames after their previous drummer left the band, meeting the band on Tour in France. He played on Dance with the Devil, Set List and For the Birds with the band. He left the band due to creative differences with Glen Hansard but remains friends with him and has played in Hansard's other band, The Swell Season.

Following The Frames, he played with Josh Ritter. playing on Hello Starling and The Animal Years. He joined Kíla in 2010 and played again for The Frames from 2019 to 2020.

He is also a photographer, with his photo exhibition on his life on tour exhibited by Duke Street Gallery in Dublin.

Discography Hello Starling - Josh Ritter The Animal Years - Josh Ritter Live From Vicar Street - Josh Ritter Set List - The Frames (Meteor Award) Dance The Devil - The Frames For the Birds - The Frames

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Important facts

Born
1969
Birth century
Occupation
Known for
Josh Ritter, The Frames
Education
C.B.C. Monkstown

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Dave Hingerty?

Irish musician

When was Dave Hingerty born?

Dave Hingerty was born in 1969.

What is Dave Hingerty's occupation?

Dave Hingerty is a drummer.

What is Dave Hingerty known for?

Dave Hingerty is known for Josh Ritter and The Frames.

What nationality is Dave Hingerty?

Dave Hingerty is Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dave Hingerty

· Wikidata: Q5228966

· DBpedia: Dave Hingerty

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