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1. celticlifeintl.com › celtic-rockCeltic Rock – Celtic Life International

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   Aug 5, 2022 · History. Origins. Celtic rock developed out of the (originally English) electric folk scene at the beginning of the 1970’s. The first recorded use of the term may have been by the Scottish singer Donovan to describe the folk rock he created for his Open Road album in 1970, which itself featured a song named ‘Celtic Rock’.

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   Aug 15, 2024 · A passionate explosion of Celtic punk and traditional Irish folk, The Pogues hold a revered place in the annals of Celtic rock history. Formed in 1982, their thunderous fusion of raucous punk energy and intricate instrumentation brought an unforgettable sound to the masses, immortalized in iconic tracks like "Fairytale of New York" and "Dirty Old Town."

3. www.hotpress.com › music › as-i-roved-out-a-story-of<i>As I Roved Out – A Story Of Celtic Rock 1968-1978</i> is ...

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   Jun 24, 2024 · Rock music infused with traditional Celtic sounds began to emerge in Ireland in the late 1960s/early 1970s with the likes of Taste, Granny's Intentions, Skid Row and Thin Lizzy all laying down ...

4. historyofsound.com › celtic-rockCeltic rock - History of Sound

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   Celtic rock is a genre of folk rock, as well as a form of Celtic fusion which incorporates Celtic music, instrumentation and themes into a rock music context. It has been extremely prolific since the early 1970s and can be seen as a key foundation of the development of highly successful mainstream Celtic bands and popular musical performers, as well as creating important derivatives through ...

5. www.independent.ie › entertainment › musicBarry Devlin: Between rock and a hard place | Irish Independent

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   THE legacy of Celtic rock (and denim-flared) behemoths Horslips is doubtless The Corrs. Barry Devlin, the co-founder and lead singer of the former, doesn't think the theory entirely mad. "Yes, but ...

6. yourirish.com › culture › musicThe Horslips: Exploring the Celtic Rock Phenomenon

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   The Horslips is a legendary Irish rock band formed in 1970. Their unique sound blends traditional Irish music with rock, creating a style that has been dubbed "Celtic rock." Over the years, they have become a cult favorite among fans of both rock and traditional Irish music, and their influence can be seen in the work of numerous contemporary ...

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   Who are the founders of Celtic rock?

   • Considered one of the founding fathers of Celtic rock, Irish band Horslips played a pivotal role in the genre's development during the 1970s. Combining traditional Irish folk music with progressive rock elements, the band's original compositions and reimagined traditional tunes formed the bedrock of their sound.

   The 45+ Best Celtic Rock Bands & Artists, Ranked By Fans

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   Where did Celtic rock come from?

   • Origins Celtic rock developed out of the (originally English) electric folk scene at the beginning of the 1970’s. The first recorded use of the term may have been by the Scottish singer Donovan to describe the folk rock he created for his Open Road album in 1970, which itself featured a song named ‘Celtic Rock’.

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   Who are the best Celtic rock bands?

   • This list ranks the greatest Celtic rock bands and solo artists of all time, with the order decided by actual fans of the best Celtic rock music. From the names Thin Lizzy and Dire Straits, to Mark Knopfler and Gary Moore, all of your favorite male and female Irish rockers are featured below (especially the 80s and 90s bands).

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   Is Celtic rock the future?

   • Celtic Rock was the future. Yet it was soon the past. Already, by 1974, Bill Meek in his folk column in The Irish Times was noting that "Celtic Rock has not assumed the proportions which might have been predicted three years ago." By 1977, Joe Breen was able to declare Horslips "the last survivors of Celtic Rock in Ireland".

   The rise and fall of Celtic Rock – The Irish Times

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   Where did Celtic metal come from?

   • Celtic Metal Like Celtic rock in the 1970s, Celtic metal resulted from the application of a development in English music, when in the 1990s thrash metal band Skyclad added violins, and with them jigs and folk voicings, to their music on the album The Wayward Sons of Mother Earth (1990).

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   What happened to Celtic rock?

   • And for a while, there was a boom in so-called Celtic Rock, with bands like Mushroom, Spud and the excellent Woods Band moving into the space that Horslips had cleared. (Spud, if I remember rightly, were managed by a fellow called Paul McGuinness, who afterwards drifted into looking after some minor showband and was never heard of again.)

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   Jul 11, 2009 · The Breton harpist Alan Stivell, who played with a rock band (including the guitar god Dan Ar Bras) could fill big halls in Ireland. Thin Lizzy got in on the act with Whiskey in the Jar. Celtic ...