Patrick Kelly Musical artist

Patrick Kelly (1905–1976) was an Irish fiddle-player and -teacher.Kelly was born in Cree, County Clare, and learned to play when he was young. His youth were the heyday of the American Wakes and the house dances. His style was influenced by the Kerry fiddler George Whelan (also the mentor of his father) and Danny Mescal. Both acted as his teachers and mentors.

Personal facts

Birth dateJanuary 01, 1903
Birth place
Ireland , Cree (Ireland) , County Clare
Date of deathJanuary 01, 1975
Hometown
Ireland
Cree (Ireland)
County Clare

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Musical artist

BackgroundNon vocal instrumentalist
genre
Folk music of Ireland
instrument
Fiddle

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