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'''Charlie Lennon''' (July 1938 – 8 June 2024) was an Irish musician, fiddler, composer, and pianist.
''' Lennon''' (July 1938 – 8 June 2024) was an Irish musician, fiddler, composer, and pianist.


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
Lennon was born the youngest of four children to Jim and Sally Lennon in [[Kiltyclogher]] in July 1938.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Charlie Lennon |url=https://www.allcelticmusic.com/artists/Charlie%20Lennon.html |access-date=10 June 2024 |website=www.allcelticmusic.com}}</ref> Lennon learned playing instruments including the fiddle and piano at a young age, and joined several [[Cèilidh|céilí bands]] in his teenage years. He graduated from the [[University of Liverpool]], majoring in nuclear physics.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Ainsworth |first=Paul |date=9 June 2024 |title=Tributes paid to Irish trad musician and composer Charlie Lennon |url=https://www.irishnews.com/news/ireland/tributes-paid-to-irish-trad-musician-and-composer-charlie-lennon-YDDMXLIWJRCZ3JGXDW44KVIHLQ/ |access-date=10 June 2024 |website=[[The Irish News]] |language=}}</ref>
Lennon was born the youngest of four children to Jim and Sally Lennon in [[Kiltyclogher]] in July 1938.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Charlie Lennon |url=https://www.allcelticmusic.com/artists/Charlie%20Lennon.html |access-date=10 June 2024 |website=www.allcelticmusic.com}}</ref> Lennon learned playing instruments including the fiddle and piano at a young age, and joined several [[Cèilidh|céilí bands]] in his teenage years. He graduated from the [[University of Liverpool]], majoring in nuclear physics.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Ainsworth |first=Paul |date=9 June 2024 |title=Tributes paid to Irish trad musician and composer Charlie Lennon |url=https://www.irishnews.com/news/ireland/tributes-paid-to-irish-trad-musician-and-composer-charlie-lennon-YDDMXLIWJRCZ3JGXDW44KVIHLQ/ |access-date=10 June 2024 |website=[[The Irish News]] |language=}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
Lennon's career spanned over 50 years.<ref name=":1">{{Cite journal |last=O'Rourke |first=Evelyn |author-link=Evelyn O'Rourke |date=8 June 2024 |title=Irish traditional musician Charlie Lennon dies aged 85 |url=https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0608/1453763-charlie-lennon/ |journal=[[RTÉ]] |language=}}</ref> His compositions include ''The Twelve Pins'', ''The Smiling Bride,'' ''The Road to Cashel'', ''Lennon's No.4'' and ''The Handsome Young Maidens.''<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Charlie Lennon |url=https://www.feileoriel.com/charlie-lennon |access-date=10 June 2024 |website=Féile Oriel 2024 |language=}}</ref> His recordings include ''Lucky in Love'', ''The Emigrant Suite'', ''Flight from the Hungry Land'', ''Island Wedding,'' ''Time for a Tune'', ''Aifreann Chaomháin'' and ''Áille Na hÁille''.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Neely |first=Daniel |date=10 June 2024 |title=Charlie Lennon, trad titan, 85 |url=https://www.irishecho.com/2024/6/charlie-lennon-trad-titan-dies |access-date=10 June 2024 |website=[[The Irish Echo]] |language=}}</ref>
Lennon's career spanned over 50 years.<ref name=":1">{{Cite journal |last=O'Rourke |first=Evelyn |author-link=Evelyn O'Rourke |date=8 June 2024 |title=Irish traditional musician Charlie Lennon dies aged 85 |url=https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0608/1453763-charlie-lennon/ |journal=[[RTÉ]] |language=}}</ref> His compositions include ''The Twelve Pins'', ''The Smiling Bride,'' ''The Road to Cashel'', ''Lennon's No.4'' ''The Handsome Young Maidens''<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Charlie Lennon |url=https://www.feileoriel.com/charlie-lennon |access-date=10 June 2024 |website=Féile Oriel 2024 |language=}}</ref> His recordings include ''Lucky in Love'', ''The Emigrant Suite'', ''Flight from the Hungry Land'', ''Island Wedding,'' ''Time for a Tune'', ''Aifreann Chaomháin'' and ''Áille Na hÁille''.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Neely |first=Daniel |date=10 June 2024 |title=Charlie Lennon, trad titan, 85 |url=https://www.irishecho.com/2024/6/charlie-lennon-trad-titan-dies |access-date=10 June 2024 |website=[[The Irish Echo]] |language=}}</ref>


Lennon's book of compositions, Musical Memories, was published in 1993.<ref name=":0" /> Lennon was awarded the title [[Ollam|Ard-Ollamh]] by the [[Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann]] in 2005. He was the 2006 [[List of TG4 Composers Award recipients|TG4 Composer of the Year]].<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=13 December 2012 |title=IMRO Master Classes at Temple Bar Tradfest 2013 |url=https://imro.ie/industry-news/imro-master-classes-at-temple-bar-tradfest-2013/ |access-date=10 June 2024 |website=[[Irish Music Rights Organisation]] |language=}}</ref> Lennon's second book of compositions, Musical Memories Volume 2, was released in 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 November 2021 |title=Ten Favourite Charlie Lennon Tunes |url=https://blog.mcneelamusic.com/top-ten-charlie-lennon-tunes/ |access-date=10 June 2024 |website=Mcneela Music |language=}}</ref>
Lennon's book of compositions, Musical Memories, was published in 1993.<ref name=":0" /> Lennon was awarded the title [[Ollam|Ard-Ollamh]] by the [[Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann]] in 2005. He was the 2006 [[List of TG4 Composers Award recipients|TG4 Composer of the Year]].<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=13 December 2012 |title=IMRO Master Classes at Temple Bar Tradfest 2013 |url=https://imro.ie/industry-news/imro-master-classes-at-temple-bar-tradfest-2013/ |access-date=10 June 2024 |website=[[Irish Music Rights Organisation]] |language=}}</ref> Lennon's second book of compositions, Musical Memories Volume 2, was released in 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title= Charlie Lennon Tunes |url=https://.com/--charlie-lennon-tunes |access-date= June 2024 |website= Music |language=}}</ref>


Lennon also taught at third level at the [[University of Galway]].<ref name=":3" /> He moved to [[Spiddal]] after his retirement, where he a opened a recording studio.<ref name=":0" />
Lennon also taught at third level at the [[University of Galway]].<ref name=":3" /> He moved to [[Spiddal]] after his retirement, where he opened a recording studio.<ref name=":0" />


== Personal life and death ==
== Personal life and death ==
Lennon married [[Sean-nós singing|sean-nós singer]] Síle Ní Fhlaithearta in 1966, with whom he had 3 children and 8 grandchildren.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Charlie Lennon |url=https://www.itma.ie/people/charlie-lennon/ |access-date=10 June 2024 |website=ITMA |language=}}</ref><ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ryan |first=Emma |date=10 June 2024 |title=President leads tributes following death of Leitrim native and Irish traditional music legend Charlie Lennon |url=https://www.independent.ie/regionals/galway/news/president-leads-tributes-following-death-of-leitrim-native-and-irish-traditional-music-legend-charlie-lennon/a1741636856.html |access-date=10 June 2024 |website=[[Irish Independent]] |language=}}</ref> He was [[Maurice Lennon]]'s uncle.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 March 2023 |title=Musician Mick O’Brien to be awarded highest accolade in Traditional Irish Music |url=https://www.tg4.ie/en/information/press/press-releases/2023-2/gc2023/ |access-date=10 June 2024 |website=[[TG4]] |language=}}</ref>
Lennon married [[Sean-nós singing|sean-nós singer]] Síle Ní Fhlaithearta in 1966, with whom he had 3 children and 8 grandchildren.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Charlie Lennon |url=https://www.itma.ie/people/charlie-lennon/ |access-date=10 June 2024 |website=ITMA |language=}}</ref><ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ryan |first=Emma |date=10 June 2024 |title=President leads tributes following death of Leitrim native and Irish traditional music legend Charlie Lennon |url=https://www.independent.ie/regionals/galway/news/president-leads-tributes-following-death-of-leitrim-native-and-irish-traditional-music-legend-charlie-lennon/a1741636856.html |access-date=10 June 2024 |website=[[Irish Independent]] |language=}}</ref> He was [[Maurice Lennon]]'s uncle.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 March 2023 |title=Musician Mick O’Brien to be awarded highest accolade in Traditional Irish Music |url=https://www.tg4.ie/en/information/press/press-releases/2023-2/gc2023/ |access-date=10 June 2024 |website=[[TG4]] |language=}}</ref>


Lennon died at the [[University Hospital Galway]] on 8 June 2024, at the age of 85.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gleeson |first=Colin |date=9 June 2024 |title=Irish traditional musician Charlie Lennon has died aged 85 |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/06/09/irish-traditional-musician-charlie-lennon-has-died-aged-85/ |access-date=10 June 2024 |website=[[The Irish Times]] |language=}}</ref>
Lennon died at the [[University Hospital Galway]] on 8 June 2024, at the age of 85.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gleeson |first=Colin |date=9 June 2024 |title=Irish traditional musician Charlie Lennon has died aged 85 |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/06/09/irish-traditional-musician-charlie-lennon-has-died-aged-85/ |access-date=10 June 2024 |website=[[The Irish Times]] |language=}}</ref>
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*''Lennon's No.4''
*''Lennon's No.4''
*''The Handsome Young Maidens''
*''The Handsome Young Maidens''
*''The Bag of Money''


=== Recordings ===
=== Recordings ===
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*''Aifreann Chaomháin''
*''Aifreann Chaomháin''
*''Áille Na hÁille''
*''Áille Na hÁille''
*''The Dance of the Honey Bees''
*''Dusk 'Till Dawn''


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 23:23, 15 June 2024

For the footballers with the same name, see Charlie Lennon and Charlie Lennon (English footballer).

Charlie Lennon
Born
Charles Oliver Lennon

(1938-07-00)July 1938
Kiltyclogher, County Leitrim, Ireland
Died8 June 2024(2024-06-08) (aged 85)
Galway, Connacht, Ireland
Alma materUniversity of Liverpool
Years activec. 1970s–2024
Spouse
Síle Ní Fhlaithearta
​
​
(m. 1966)​
Children3
RelativesMaurice Lennon (nephew)
AwardsTG4 Composer of the Year (2006)

Charles Oliver Lennon (July 1938 – 8 June 2024) was an Irish musician, fiddler, composer, and pianist.

Early life and education[edit]

Charles Oliver Lennon was born the youngest of four children to Jim and Sally Lennon in Kiltyclogher in July 1938.[1][2] Lennon learned playing instruments including the fiddle and piano at a young age, and joined several céilí bands in his teenage years. He graduated from the University of Liverpool, majoring in nuclear physics.[3]

Career[edit]

Lennon's career spanned over 50 years.[4] His compositions include The Twelve Pins, The Smiling Bride, The Road to Cashel, Lennon's No.4, The Handsome Young Maidens and The Bag of Money.[3][5][6] His recordings include Lucky in Love, The Emigrant Suite, Flight from the Hungry Land, Island Wedding, Time for a Tune, Aifreann Chaomháin and Áille Na hÁille, The Dance of the Honey Bees and Dusk 'Till Dawn.[1][7][8]

Lennon's book of compositions, Musical Memories, was published in 1993.[3] Lennon was awarded the title Ard-Ollamh by the Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in 2005. He was the 2006 TG4 Composer of the Year.[9] Lennon's second book of compositions, Musical Memories Volume 2, was released in 2012.[10] He was awarded the IMRO Gold Award in 2020.[11]

Lennon also taught at third level at the University of Galway.[9] He moved to Spiddal after his retirement, where he opened a recording studio.[3]

Personal life and death[edit]

Lennon married sean-nós singer Síle Ní Fhlaithearta in 1966, with whom he had 3 children and 8 grandchildren.[12][1][13] He was Maurice Lennon's uncle.[14]

Lennon died at the University Hospital Galway on 8 June 2024, at the age of 85.[15]

Select discography[edit]

Compositions[edit]

  • The Twelve Pins
  • The Smiling Bride
  • The Road to Cashel
  • Lennon's No.4
  • The Handsome Young Maidens
  • The Bag of Money

Recordings[edit]

  • Lucky in Love
  • The Emigrant Suite
  • Flight from the Hungry Land
  • Island Wedding
  • Time for a Tune
  • Aifreann Chaomháin
  • Áille Na hÁille
  • The Dance of the Honey Bees
  • Dusk 'Till Dawn

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Charlie Lennon". www.allcelticmusic.com. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Artists and Works Search". Society of Authors, Composers and Music Publishers in Israel. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d Ainsworth, Paul (9 June 2024). "Tributes paid to Irish trad musician and composer Charlie Lennon". The Irish News. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  4. ^ O'Rourke, Evelyn (8 June 2024). "Irish traditional musician Charlie Lennon dies aged 85". RTÉ.
  5. ^ "Charlie Lennon". Féile Oriel 2024. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  6. ^ "RIP Charlie Lennon (1938–2024)". The Journal of Music. 9 June 2024. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
  7. ^ Neely, Daniel (10 June 2024). "Charlie Lennon, trad titan, 85". The Irish Echo. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  8. ^ "Charlie Lennon". Taisce Chois Fharraige (in Irish). Retrieved 11 June 2024.
  9. ^ a b "IMRO Master Classes at Temple Bar Tradfest 2013". Irish Music Rights Organisation. 13 December 2012. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  10. ^ "Second Volume of Charlie Lennon Tunes". The Journal of Music. 28 September 2012. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
  11. ^ "CHARLIE LENNON 1938-2024: Duine de mhórcheoltóirí na tíre, ar shlí na fírinne". Tuairisc.ie (in Irish). 11 June 2024. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
  12. ^ "Charlie Lennon". ITMA. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  13. ^ Ryan, Emma (10 June 2024). "President leads tributes following death of Leitrim native and Irish traditional music legend Charlie Lennon". Irish Independent. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  14. ^ "Musician Mick O'Brien to be awarded highest accolade in Traditional Irish Music". TG4. 6 March 2023. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  15. ^ Gleeson, Colin (9 June 2024). "Irish traditional musician Charlie Lennon has died aged 85". The Irish Times. Retrieved 10 June 2024.

External links[edit]

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