Liam O'Flynn

Who they were

Liam O'Flynn, Óg Flynn was an Irish uilleann piper and Irish traditional musician. In addition to a solo career and as a member of Planxty, O'Flynn recorded with: Christy Moore, Dónal Lunny, Andy Irvine, Kate Bush, Mark Knopfler, The Everly Brothers, Emmylou Harris, Mike Oldfield, Mary Black, Enya and Sinéad O'Connor.

Early life

O'Flynn was born in Ballymurphy, County Galway, and learned uilleann pipes from a young age in Ireland's traditional music heartland. He became one of the most technically accomplished pipers of his generation.

Path and career

O'Flynn co-founded Planxty in 1972 with Christy Moore, Andy Irvine, and Dónal Lunny, revolutionizing Irish traditional music by blending it with contemporary arrangements. The group became one of Ireland's most influential folk ensembles.

Beyond Planxty, O'Flynn recorded with an extraordinary range of artists including Kate Bush, Mark Knopfler, Emmylou Harris, Enya, and Sinéad O'Connor, bringing Irish pipes to international audiences. His solo work and session contributions earned him recognition as one of the finest uilleann pipers of the late 20th century.

Why this date

Liam O'Flynn appears on our March 14 calendar for 2018 as a death entry.