Tommy Makem: Biography, Facts and Career
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Thomas Makem (4 November 1932 – 1 August 2007) was an Irish folk musician, artist, poet and storyteller. He was best known as a member of the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem. He played the long-necked 5-string banjo, tin whistle, low whistle, guitar, bodhrán and bagpipes, and sang in a distinctive baritone. He was sometimes known as "The Bard of Armagh" (taken from a traditional song of the same name) and "The Godfather of Irish Music".
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- Full name: Tommy Makem
- Born: 1932-11-04
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q1186049
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Thomas Makem (4 November 1932 – 1 August 2007) was an Irish folk musician, artist, poet and storyteller.
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When was Tommy Makem born?
Tommy Makem was born on 1932-11-04.
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