The Dubliners, Part 3 - Barney McKenna, the Rhythm and Soul of the Dubliners
Details
| Title | The Dubliners, Part 3 - Barney McKenna, the Rhythm and Soul of the Dubliners |
| Author | Inside Irish Music |
| Duration | 0:59 |
| File Format | MP3 / MP4 |
| Original URL | https://youtube.com/watch?v=wpHl3HWuSWE |
Description
🎶 Barney McKenna – The Banjo King of Irish Folk | The Dubliners Legacy
Barney McKenna wasn’t just the banjo player in The Dubliners—he was the banjo. Known affectionately as “Banjo Barney,” his lightning-fast fingers and boundless energy gave the band its rhythmic heartbeat for decades. A founding member, Barney helped shape the sound of Irish folk music with his signature tenor banjo style—joyful, frantic, and unmistakably Irish.
He was a character on and off stage—full of stories, jokes, and the kind of charm only someone from inner-city Dublin could pull off. Whether he was ripping through a reel or making the crowd laugh between songs, Barney brought life to every performance. Until his final days, he remained a touring force and a beloved face in pubs across Ireland and Europe.
This video pays tribute to a true original—a musician whose playing style and spirit helped define Irish music for generations.
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