Luke Cheevers
Luke Cheevers | |
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Luke Cheevers, March 2014 | |
Born |
Dublin, Ireland | 1 November 1940
Occupation | Window cleaner, Singer |
Years active | 1955–present |
Luke Cheevers is a traditional Irish singer from Ringsend, Dublin, now living in the north side of the city. He is one of the best known singers in the country and is one of the stalwarts of An Goilin Singers Club in Dublin which was founded by Tim Dennehy and Donal De Barra in 1980.[1] Luke is renowned for his distinctive Dublin repertoire and style.[2]
See also
- Traditional Irish Singers
- List of people from Dublin
References
- ↑ Vallely, Fintan (September 1999). The companion to Irish traditional music. NYU Press. p. 153. ISBN 978-0-8147-8802-8. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
- ↑ Phelan, Mary (19 May 2014). "The Raytown Rhymer - Luke Cheevers". Dublin South FM. Retrieved 22 May 2014.