Anthony Drennan
| Anthony Drennan | |
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Drennan performing with Mike + the Mechanics in 2013. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Anthony Drennan |
| Born |
1958 Luton, England |
| Origin | Dublin, Ireland |
| Genres | Progressive rock, folk rock, pop rock, soft rock, celtic rock |
| Instruments | Guitar, Bass guitar, vocals |
| Associated acts | Genesis, Mike + The Mechanics, The Corrs |
Anthony "Anto" Drennan is an Irish guitarist noted for his involvement with The Corrs, Genesis and Mike + the Mechanics among others.
Drennan is from a musical family and was born in Luton, England: he and his family moved to Ireland while he was at a young age. He grew up in County Dublin and attended Kilmacud National School.
Drennan was chosen as the touring second guitarist/bassist for Genesis on their 1998 Calling All Stations tour (replacing long-time live band member Daryl Stuermer), and subsequently became a touring lead guitarist for The Corrs from 1999 onwards. In 2010 he was hired as a member of the revived Mike + The Mechanics. He has also played with Clannad, Paul Brady, Moving Hearts, Chris Rea, Davy Spillane, the Liffey Light Orchestra,[1] The Ronnie Drew Band[2] and other well-known Irish bands and performers.
References
- ↑ Clayton-Lea, Tony (23 December 2011). "Liffey Light Orchestra". Irish Times. Retrieved 9 January 2013.
- ↑ Stewart, Ken (9 September 1995). "Ireland – Artist Watch". Billboard. p. 82. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
"Anthony Drennan appearances". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 December 2010.
