Alec Finn
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Alexander J. Phinn (4 June 1944 – 16 November 2018[1]), known professionally as Alec Finn, was a British-born traditional musician who is famous for his unique style of accompaniment on the bouzouki.
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Birth name | Alexander J. Phinn |
Born | (1944-06-04)4 June 1944 Rotherham, West Riding, England, United Kingdom |
Died | 16 November 2018(2018-11-16) (aged 74) Oranmore Castle |
Genres | Irish traditional music |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Bouzouki, Guitar |
Years active | 1970s–2018 |
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He was best known for founding De Dannan in 1974 with Frankie Gavin, Johnny "Ringo" MacDonagh and Charlie Piggott, after a series of music sessions at Tigh Hughes, An Spidéal, County Galway.