Barney McKenna
Bernard Noël "Banjo Barney" McKenna (16 December 1939 – 5 April 2012) was an Irish musician and a founding member of The Dubliners. He played the tenor banjo, violin, mandolin, and melodeon. He was most renowned as a banjo player.
Barney McKenna | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Bernard Noel McKenna |
| Also known as | Banjo Barney |
| Born | 16 December 1939 Donnycarney |
| Origin | Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 5 April 2012 (aged 72) Howth, County Dublin, Ireland |
| Genres | Irish folk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | |
| Years active | 1962–2012 |
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