I’m surprised that no one has mentioned it here, but yesterday’s paper brought the news of the death of Tommy Makem, 74, of Tommy Makem and the Clancy Brothers, one of the premier Irish folk music groups of the 1960s. The group went on to produce 55 albums and made countless tours of Ireland, Britain and America before braking up in 1975. Tommy Makem continued to play Irish music with the Clancy’s and others afterwards. I’ve heard a few of his albums; quite good.
Tommy, may ‘ye be enjoying a few pints whereever you are.
