Alec Finn
Alexander J. Phinn (4 June 1944 – 16 November 2018), known professionally as Alec Finn, was a British-born traditional musician who is famous for his unique style of accompaniment on the bouzouki.
Alec Finn | |
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Alec Finn on stage with De Dannan at the 1985 Trowbridge Folk Festival | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alexander J. Phinn |
| Born | 4 June 1944 Rotherham, West Riding, England, United Kingdom |
| Died | 16 November 2018 (aged 74) Oranmore Castle |
| Genres | Irish traditional music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Bouzouki, Guitar |
| Years active | 1970s–2018 |
He was best known for founding De Dannan in 1974 with Frankie Gavin, Johnny "Ringo" MacDonagh and Charlie Piggott, after a series of music sessions at Tigh Hughes, An Spidéal, County Galway.
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