Biography
Bernard Noël "Banjo Barney" McKenna (16 December 1939 – 5 April 2012) was an Irish musician and a founding member of The Dubliners. He played the tenor banjo, violin, mandolin, and melodeon. He was most renowned as a banjo player. Born in Donnycarney, Dublin, McKenna played the banjo from an early age, beginning because he could not afford to buy the instrument of his choice, a mandolin. He was a member of The Dubliners from 1962 and was the only living member of the original (1962) formation at the time of his death. Prior to joining the Dubliners, he had spent a few months in The Chieftains. In addition to his work on traditional Irish music, he also played jazz on occasion.
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Movies 4
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TV Shows 1
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GenderMale
Birthday1939-12-16
Deathday2012-04-05 (72 years old)
Birth PlaceDonnycarney, Republic of Ireland
CitizenshipsRepublic of Ireland
Also Known AsThe Dubliners
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