Noel Cassidy
Noel Cassidy | |
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| File:Noel Cassidy Photo.jpeg Noel Cassidy In 1985 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Noel Christopher Cassidy |
| Born | December 31, 1954 Ballinamuck, County Longford, Ireland |
| Died | May 23, 2017 (aged 62) Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland |
| Genres | Country & Irish |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Rhythm guitar |
| Years active | 1977–2017 |
| Labels | Sharpe Music, Hop Along Music, Dino Records |
Noel Cassidy (31 December 1954 – 23 May 2017) was an Irish country music singer, musician and songwriter from Ballinamuck, Co. Longford, in Ireland. With a mix of Country Songs, Irish Ballads and easy listening music he achieved success in Ireland and the UK. Cassidy’s music was characterised by his powerful singing voice, noted for his texture & phrasing along with an excellent vocal range. He was a rhythm guitarist.[1][2]
Career[edit]
With a love of music from a young age and been greatly influenced by the likes of Buck Owens, Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, Gene Stuart and Big Tom he began learning guitar alongside his neighbour Mick Flavin in Ballinamuck. After returning to Ireland in 1977 following four years in Manchester, England, Cassidy played local dancehalls and bars with his band “The Wagonmasters” whilst also working his day job as a digger operator. He went professional with a five-piece band in 1987 and recorded 11 albums and 2 DVDs throughout the remainder of his career. In 2003, he received the “Album of the Year” from The Irish World newspaper in London for his album Reflections of Country & Irish. Cassidy was presented with the award on the night by Andrea Corr and Rugby Player Mel Deane at the Galtimore Music Hall in Cricklewood, London. He appeared on RTE Television and UTV in Ireland on six occasions.[3][4][5]
Death[edit]
After collapsing at his home whilst leaving for a gig in Moate, Co. Westmeath, he was rushed to Beaumont Hospital, Dublin where he died two days later on 23 May 2017. Huge crowds turned out for his funeral and burial in Ballinamuck, Co. Longford on 28 May 2017. Fellow musicians including Big Tom and Mick Flavin performed at the funeral ceremony.[6] On 23 May 2018, an album entitled One Last Time was released to mark the first anniversary of his passing which included 52 of his best songs along with a booklet with numerous tributes from a number of well known Country and Irish artists.[7][8]
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
- Country & Irish Souvenirs
- Noel Cassidy: At His best
- Lovers & Friends
- Long Hard Road
- Sentimental Journey
- Reflections of Country & Irish
- River Road
- I'm Layin' it on the Line
- The Ultimate Collection Volume.1
- Noel Cassidy Volume 2
- Songs I Like To Sing
- One Last Time 1954–2017 (Released Posthumously)
DVDs[edit]
- All the Best from Ireland
- An Irish Country Music Journey
References[edit]
- ↑ "Ballinamuck bids farewell to 'legend' Noel Cassidy". Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ↑ "Great memories of 'witty' and 'fantastic' Longford musician Noel Cassidy". Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ↑ noelcassidymusic (22 May 2018). "Noel Cassidy - Don't Be Angry. Live at 3 RTE Television". Retrieved 1 November 2018 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Old Time Waltz. Noel Cassidy
- ↑ Noel Cassidy. Rocks of Bawn
- ↑ "WATCH: Big Tom sings 'Going out the same way you came in' at funeral of Noel Cassidy in Ballinamuck, Co Longford". Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ↑ "Noel Cassidy – One Last Time". sharpemusic.com. 2018. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
- ↑ News, Shannonside (24 May 2017). "Sadness at death of Longford entertainer Noel Cassidy - Shannonside". Retrieved 1 November 2018.
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