Charlie Lennon (fiddler)
Charlie Lennon | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 1938 Kiltyclogher, Ireland |
| Died | 8 June 2024 (aged 85) Galway, Ireland |
| Alma mater | University of Liverpool |
| Years active | c. 1970s–2024 |
| Spouse |
Síle Ní Fhlaithearta
(m. 1966) |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Maurice Lennon (nephew) |
| Awards | TG4 Composer of the Year (2006) |
Charlie Lennon (July 1938 – 8 June 2024) was an Irish musician, fiddler, composer and pianist.
Early life and education[edit]
Lennon was born the youngest of four children to Jim and Sally Lennon in Kiltyclogher in July 1938.[1] Lennon learned playing instruments including the fiddle and piano at a young age, and joined several céilí bands in his teenage years. He graduated from the University of Liverpool, majoring in nuclear physics.[2]
Career[edit]
Lennon's career spanned over 50 years.[3] His compositions include The Twelve Pins, The Smiling Bride, The Road to Cashel, Lennon's No.4 and The Handsome Young Maidens.[2][4] His recordings include Lucky in Love, The Emigrant Suite, Flight from the Hungry Land, Island Wedding and Time for a Tune.[1]
Lennon's book of compositions, Musical Memories, was published in 1993.[2] Lennon was awarded the title Ard-Ollamh by the Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in 2005. He was the 2006 TG4 Composer of the Year.[5] Lennon's second book of compositions, Musical Memories Volume 2, was released in 2012.[6]
He also taught at third level at the University of Galway.[5] Lennon moved to Spiddal after his retirement, where he a opened a recording studio.[2]
Personal life and death[edit]
Lennon married sean-nós singer Síle Ní Fhlaithearta in 1966, with whom he had 3 children.[7][1] He was Maurice Lennon's uncle.[8]
Lennon died at the University Hospital Galway on 8 June 2024, at the age of 85.[9]
Select discography[edit]
Compositions[edit]
- The Twelve Pins
- The Smiling Bride
- The Road to Cashel
- Lennon's No.4
- The Handsome Young Maidens
Recordings[edit]
- Lucky in Love
- The Emigrant Suite
- Flight from the Hungry Land
- Island Wedding
- Time for a Tune
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Charlie Lennon". www.allcelticmusic.com. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Tributes paid to Irish trad musician and composer Charlie Lennon". The Irish News. 9 June 2024. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ O'Rourke, Evelyn (8 June 2024). "Irish traditional musician Charlie Lennon dies aged 85". RTE.
- ^ "Charlie Lennon". Féile Oriel 2024. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ a b Officer, Press (13 December 2012). "IMRO Master Classes at Temple Bar Tradfest 2013". IMRO. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ "Ten Favourite Charlie Lennon Tunes". 17 November 2021. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ "Charlie Lennon". ITMA. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ "Musician Mick O'Brien to be awarded highest accolade in Traditional Irish Music". TG4. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ "Irish traditional musician Charlie Lennon has died aged 85". The Irish Times. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
External links[edit]
- Charlie Lennon discography at Discogs
- Charlie Lennon discography at MusicBrainz
- Charlie Lennon at IMDb