Will Millar
Irish-Canadian singer
About Will Millar
Born 1940. Will Millar is a Canadian banjoist.
Will Millar (born January 8, 1940) is a Northern Irish-Canadian singer best known as a co-founding member of The Irish Rovers. Until his departure in 1995, he was the group's front man. He plays guitar, banjo, mandolin and tin whistle.
Early life and career Born in Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Millar and his youngest sister Sandra Beech performed as The Millar Kids before the family emigrated to Canada in 1953 when Millar was 14.
Between 1970 and 1973, Millar travelled back and forth between Ireland and Canada to manage an Irish Georgian manor and to host a TV show. Their CBC-TV show included guests such as Johnny Cash, the Carter Family, Waylon Jennings, Pat Boone and Roger Miller.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Will Millar?
Irish-Canadian singer
When was Will Millar born?
Will Millar was born in 1940 in Ballymena.
What is Will Millar's occupation?
Will Millar is a banjoist.
What nationality is Will Millar?
Will Millar is Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Will Millar. https://biography.guide/will-millar/
MLA: "Will Millar." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/will-millar/.
Chicago: "Will Millar." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/will-millar/.
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