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Leo O'Kelly

b. 1949

Irish musician

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Born 1949. Leo O'Kelly is an Irish singer-songwriter, musician and record producer.

Leo O'Kelly (born 27 November 1949, Carlow, County Carlow, Ireland) is an Irish singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. He is the co-founder of the Irish folk duo Tír na nÓg. After the band decided to split in 1974, he produced albums on Polydor and EMI labels for other Irish artists including Loudest Whisper, Ray Dolan or Gemma Hasson. Leo released his first solo album Glare in 2001. It was followed by Proto in 2003 which consists of songs recorded between 1975 and 2001. His third album, Will, was released in February 2011 and features poems of Liverpool writer John McKenna set to music. From 2020, O'Kelly started playing a live-streamed series of gigs.

Ray Dolan – Restless Night (1975)

Gemma Hasson – Looking for the Morning (1975)

Crubeen – Eagles Whistle (1976)

The Sands Family – After the Morning (1976)

Aileach – Ard Rí (1977)

Various Artists – 10 Years On (1977)

Various Artists – The Best of Irish Folk (1977)

Azure Days – "Blew My Clouds Away"/"My Mexican" 7" single (1987)

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Who is Leo O'Kelly?

Irish musician

When was Leo O'Kelly born?

Leo O'Kelly was born on 27 November 1949 in Carlow.

What is Leo O'Kelly's occupation?

Leo O'Kelly is a singer-songwriter, musician and record producer.

What nationality is Leo O'Kelly?

Leo O'Kelly is Irish.

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· Wikipedia: Leo O'Kelly

· Wikidata: Q6524115

· DBpedia: Leo O'Kelly

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