Anthony Drennan
Anthony "Anto" Drennan (born on 1 November 1958) is an English born Irish guitarist & bassist noted for his involvement with the Corrs, Genesis and Mike + the Mechanics.
Anthony Drennan | |
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Drennan performing with Mike + the Mechanics in 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Anto |
| Born | 1 November 1958 Luton, England |
| Origin | Dublin, Ireland |
| Genres | Progressive rock, folk rock, pop rock, soft rock, celtic rock |
| Occupation(s) | Session/touring Musician |
| Instrument(s) | guitar * bass * piano * vocals |
| Years active | 1985–present |
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| Formerly of | Genesis |
Drennan is from a musical Irish family and was born in Luton, England; he and his family moved back to Ireland while he was at a young age. He grew up in County Dublin and attended Kilmacud National School.
Drennan became a touring lead guitarist for the Corrs from late 1995 and onwards. He was chosen as the touring second guitarist/bassist for Genesis on their 1998 Calling All Stations tour (replacing long-time live lead guitarist/bassist Daryl Stuermer). In 2010, he was hired as the lead guitarist & 2nd bassist of the new revived 6-piece band Mike + the Mechanics. He has also played with Clannad, Paul Brady, Moving Hearts, Chris Rea, Davy Spillane, the Liffey Light Orchestra, and the Ronnie Drew Band.