New York-based band made up of Irish expatriates named for the the blackest year of the Irish Famine, 1847.
About Black 47
Black 47 was a Celtic rock band formed in New York City in 1989 by Wexford native Larry Kirwan (vocals, guitar) along with Chris Byrne(uilleann pipes, tin whistle, bodhrán and vocals). The group disbanded in 2013.
Video
Black 47 performs
Black 47 - Downtown Baghdad Blues, live
Comments
Ronnie wrote on 2024-10-29 00:00:00:A great band whose music pays tribute to some of Ireland's greatest historical figures including Connolly, Collins and Larkin....
Kathy Dunn wrote on 2005-07-20 00:00:00:
Black 47 is one of the best bands to see live. Lead singer/songwriter Larry Kirwin puts his heart and soul into every song and every show.
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