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Irish folk singer Johnny McEvoy dies at 81
Irish folk singer Johnny McEvoy has died aged 81 at his home in Greystones, County Wicklow.
His children, Jonathan and Alice, announced his death and thanked people for their messages.
McEvoy began performing in the early 1960s as one half of The Ramblers Two, then became a solo star with “Muirsheen Durkin,” which topped Ireland’s chart in 1966.
He went on to release 18 studio albums and perform for more than six decades.
His career also included supporting the Rolling Stones in Dublin and joining Mick Jagger on stage.
McEvoy spoke publicly about mental health struggles, helping bring attention to an issue people often did not discuss.
His funeral will be private, attended by family, close friends and people he worked with.
Irish folk singer Johnny McEvoy died aged 81 at his home in Greystones, County Wicklow.
His death was announced by his children, Jonathan and Alice, who said his funeral would be private.
McEvoy had a music career spanning more than six decades.
He became a solo star with the 1966 hit “Mursheen Durkin,” which topped the Irish chart.
He also performed with Mick Jagger when the Rolling Stones played in Dublin.
- Who
- Johnny McEvoy, an Irish folk singer-songwriter.
- What
- He died aged 81.
- When
- Sunday, 8 November; the year is not stated in the articles’ account of his death.
- Where
- His home in Greystones, County Wicklow, Ireland.
- Why
- Not stated
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McEvoy’s cover of “Mursheen Durkin” became a hit and topped the Irish chart.
He performed at Carnegie Hall during his first US tour.
McEvoy died at his home in Greystones, County Wicklow.
The Independent reported his death and quoted a statement from his children.
- Age at death
- 81
- Home
- Greystones, County Wicklow
- Birthplace
- Banagher, County Offaly
- Breakthrough hit
- Mursheen Durkin” topped the Irish chart in 1966
- Music career
- More than six decades
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What people are saying
Dad’s music meant so much to so many people, but to us, he was just Dad. We’re so grateful for all the love shown to him over the years.
I'd say it definitely helped a load of people, because a load of people have this, and they don't talk about it, and a lot of them wouldn't know what was wrong with them.
The Rolling Stones are in town – would you be interested in going on and doing an opening spot?
I've always loved his gorgeous voice and the sincerity with which he delivered the lyrics of every song he sang.