Their influence in Ireland was of even greater importance, as they gained popularity during a time in which traditional folk music had been mostly forgotten in the country. They were the strongest Irish folk presence in the American Folk Music Revival of the 1950’s and 1960’s, and their influence on this movement was immense. The contributions of the Clancy Brothers to Irish and American folk music cannot be understated. The Clancy Brothers: Their Contributions to the American Folk Music Revival, and the Irish Folk Tradition From left to right: Tommy Makem, Paddy Clancy, Tom Clancy, Liam Clancy
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