Paddy Moloney

The sweet melodies of tin whistle and uilleann pipe player Paddy Moloney were a vital element of the Chieftains' sound for over fifty years. His distinctive playing and imaginative compositions led the group to the upper echelon of tradition-rooted Celtic music. In addition to his work with the Chieftains, he performed with a long list of folk and pop artists including Jackson Browne, Mick Jagger, and Sting. His whistle playing was featured on "Rain Clouds," the flip side of Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney's million-selling single "Ebony and Ivory." His compositions have been...