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'''Ronnie Drew''' (16 September 1934 - 16 August 2008) was an Irish folk singer and founding member of the iconic Irish folk band, [[The Dubliners (Band)|The Dubliners]]. | '''Ronnie Drew''' (16 September 1934 - 16 August 2008) was an Irish folk singer and founding member of the iconic Irish folk band, [[The Dubliners (Band)|The Dubliners]]. Drew's famously gravelly voice was very recognizable. | ||
Born in [[Dun Laoghaire]], [[Dublin]], Ronnie Drew emigrated to [[Spain]] in the 1950s to teach English and while there, mastered the Flamengo. In 1962 he formed the Ronnie Drew group with [[Luke Kelly]], [[Barney McKenna]] and [[Ciaran Bourke]]. This group soon developed a flavour of its own and changed their name to 'The Dubliners' as time went on. Originally a pub group known for their hard living and hard drinking, the Dubliners became famous worldwide for their original Dublin twang. Among their most famous renditions include ''The auld triangle'', ''Dublin in the rare auld times'', ''The wild rover'', ''Dicey Riley'' and ''The town I loved so well''. As folk artists, the Dubliners and Ronnie Drew specialised in bringing back to life old songs that most had forgotten. | Born in [[Dun Laoghaire]], [[Dublin]], Ronnie Drew emigrated to [[Spain]] in the 1950s to teach English and while there, mastered the Flamengo. In 1962 he formed the Ronnie Drew group with [[Luke Kelly]], [[Barney McKenna]] and [[Ciaran Bourke]]. This group soon developed a flavour of its own and changed their name to 'The Dubliners' as time went on. Originally a pub group known for their hard living and hard drinking, the Dubliners became famous worldwide for their original Dublin twang. Among their most famous renditions include ''The auld triangle'', ''Dublin in the rare auld times'', ''The wild rover'', ''Dicey Riley'' and ''The town I loved so well''. As folk artists, the Dubliners and Ronnie Drew specialised in bringing back to life old songs that most had forgotten. | ||
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Ronnie Drew (16 September 1934 - 16 August 2008) was an Irish folk singer and founding member of the iconic Irish folk band, The Dubliners. Drew's famously gravelly voice was very recognizable.
Born in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Ronnie Drew emigrated to Spain in the 1950s to teach English and while there, mastered the Flamengo. In 1962 he formed the Ronnie Drew group with Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna and Ciaran Bourke. This group soon developed a flavour of its own and changed their name to 'The Dubliners' as time went on. Originally a pub group known for their hard living and hard drinking, the Dubliners became famous worldwide for their original Dublin twang. Among their most famous renditions include The auld triangle, Dublin in the rare auld times, The wild rover, Dicey Riley and The town I loved so well. As folk artists, the Dubliners and Ronnie Drew specialised in bringing back to life old songs that most had forgotten.
In September 2006 Ronnie was diagnosed with throat cancer. He fought the illness with well celebrated conviction and dignity, but the death of his wife, Deirdre Drew in June 2007 initiated Ronnies steady deterioration. He died finally in St. Vincent's hospital on the 16th of August, 2008.
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It scares me but we all have to go some time
The 'grouchy' Dubliner who never lost his sense of humour
Memories of a bearded prophet who remained a real aul Dubliner