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  • Published: 29 February 2012
  • ISBN: 9781448107711
  • Imprint: Cornerstone Digital
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 352

The Chieftains

The Authorised Biography



The definitive, authorised history of the legendary traditional Irish folk group after 32 years in the business.

The Chieftains have become international superstars as well as being an institution in Folk Music. They have performed and recorded with such stars such as Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, The Rolling Stones, Mark Knopfler. . . . and others. This authorised biography will trace the history of the band and its members from its small beginnings in Ireland in the early 1960s to their current status, and will feature exclusive interviews with all the members of the band and many of their friends and collaborators, along with photographs and other memorabilia from the band's own collection.

  • Published: 29 February 2012
  • ISBN: 9781448107711
  • Imprint: Cornerstone Digital
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 352

About the author

John Glatt

Born in England, John Glatt has over twenty years experience as a music and show business journalist. He has previously written biographies of Bill Graham and River Phoenix. A regular contributor to magazines and newspapers on both sides of the Atlantic, he now lives in the USA.