Famous Northern Irish Guitarists

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Johnny McDaid

(Singer)

Birthdate: July 24, 1976

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Londonderry

Indie rock/pop singer, songwriter, and producer John McDaid has been part of bands such as Snow Patrol and Vega4. He is also known for his collaborations with popular artists, mostly with Ed Sheeran. He co-wrote Sheeran’s chartbusting track Shape of You and co-produced his platinum album X.

Gary Moore

(Northern Irish Musician)

Birthdate: April 4, 1952

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Died: February 6, 2011

Known as one of the greatest musicians from the British Isles, Irish singer Gary Moore rocked the music scene since the 1960s. Known as part of rock bands such as Skid Row and Thin Lizzy, he gained fame as a fine guitarist who experimented with blues, rock, heavy metal, and jazz.

Glen Hansard

(Songwriter)

Birthdate: April 21, 1970

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

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Vivian Campbell

(Northern Irish guitarist)

Birthdate: August 25, 1962

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Lisburn, Northern Ireland

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Gary Lightbody

(Lead Singer & Rhythm Guitarist of the Alternative Rock Band 'Snow Patrol')

Birthdate: June 15, 1976

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland

Best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the Northern Irish-Scottish alternative rock band Snow Patrol, Gary Lightbody soared to fame with hit tracks such as Chasing Cars. He was also part of the Scottish indie rock supergroup The Reindeer Section. He also owns a foundation that supports multiple charities.

Jim Corr

(Singer)

Birthdate: July 31, 1964

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Dundalk, Ireland

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Liam Clancy

(Musician)

Birthdate: September 2, 1935

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Carrick-on-Suir, Ireland

Died: December 4, 2009

George Millar

(Singer)

Birthdate: 1947 AD

Birthplace: Ballymena, Northern Ireland