Barney McKenna: Biography, Facts and Career
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Bernard Noël McKenna (16 December 1939 – 5 April 2012), known as Barney McKenna or Banjo Barney, was an Irish musician and a founding member of The Dubliners. He is regarded as a major figure in the development of the tenor banjo in Irish traditional music, and is widely credited with establishing GDAE tuning as the instrument's standard tuning in the tradition.
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- Full name: Barney McKenna
- Born: 1939-12-16
- Nationality: Ireland
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q723053
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Who is Barney McKenna?
Bernard Noël McKenna (16 December 1939 – 5 April 2012), known as Barney McKenna or Banjo Barney, was an Irish musician and a founding member of The Dubliners.
What nationality is Barney McKenna?
Barney McKenna is Ireland.
When was Barney McKenna born?
Barney McKenna was born on 1939-12-16.
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