Dave King

Irish-American singer-songwriter, musician

Dave King - Irish-American singer-songwriter, musician
Born

December 11th, 1961
63 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A prominent figure in the Celtic punk music genre, gained recognition as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the band Flogging Molly. The band was formed in 1997 and released several successful albums, blending traditional Irish music with punk rock elements. His songwriting often reflects personal and political themes, contributing to the band’s lyrical depth. In addition to his work with Flogging Molly, he was also involved with the band Fastway, achieving notable success in the hard rock genre during the 1980s.

Lead vocalist of Flogging Molly

Released the album 'Drunken Lullabies'

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