Ronnie Drew: Biography, Facts and Career
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Joseph Ronald Drew (16 September 1934 – 16 August 2008) was an Irish singer, folk musician and actor who had a fifty-year career recording with The Dubliners. He sang lead vocals on the singles "Seven Drunken Nights" and "The Irish Rover", which both charted in the UK top 10 and were performed on Top of the Pops. His voice was once described by Nathan Joseph as being "like the sound of coke (coal) being crushed under a door".
Quick facts about Ronnie Drew
- Full name: Ronnie Drew
- Born: 1934-09-16
- Nationality: Ireland
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q362406
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Who is Ronnie Drew?
Joseph Ronald Drew (16 September 1934 – 16 August 2008) was an Irish singer, folk musician and actor who had a fifty-year career recording with The Dubliners. He sang lead vocals on the singles "Seven Drunken Nights" and "The Irish Rover", which both charted in the UK top 10 and were performed on Top of the Pops.
What nationality is Ronnie Drew?
Ronnie Drew is Ireland.
When was Ronnie Drew born?
Ronnie Drew was born on 1934-09-16.
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