Christopher Andrew “Christy” Moore (born 7 May 1945) is an Irish folk singer, songwriter and guitarist. He is one of the founding members of Planxty and Moving Hearts. His first album, Paddy on the Road was recorded with Dominic Behan in 1969. In 2007, he was named as Ireland’s greatest living musician in RT ‘s People of the Year Awards.
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Guitar
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Vocals
Associated Acts
Planxty, Moving Hearts, The Dubliners, Luka Bloom
Birth Name
Christopher Andrew Moore
Genres
Folk, traditional Irish
Origin
Newbridge, County Kildare, Ireland
Website
Years Active
1969 present
Name
Christy Moore
Nationality
Republic of Ireland