- Van Morrison (Singer-Songwriter, Musician) from Belfast. Born 31 August 1945. Known for albums like Astral Weeks and Moondance, Morrison’s soulful blend of rock, jazz, and folk emerged from Belfast’s music scene. His stream-of-consciousness songwriting and dynamic live performances have influenced artists like Damien Rice and Ed Sheeran.
- Gary Moore (Guitarist, Singer-Songwriter) from Belfast. Born 4 April 1952, died 6 February 2011. A blues and rock guitarist, Moore gained fame with Thin Lizzy and as a solo artist with hits like Still Got the Blues. His virtuosic playing made him a respected figure in rock music.
- James Galway (Flautist) from Belfast. Born 8 December 1939. A world-renowned classical flautist, Galway trained in Belfast before performing with major orchestras. His technical mastery and expressive style elevated the flute’s prominence in classical music.
- Eric Bell (Guitarist, Songwriter) from Belfast. Born 3 September 1947. Founding guitarist of Thin Lizzy, Bell contributed to early hits like Whiskey in the Jar. He left the band in 1973 to pursue a solo career, rooted in Belfast’s rock scene.
- Aislinn Logan (Singer-Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist) from Belfast. Born circa 1990s (exact date unavailable). A Belfast-based artist, Logan blends folk and pop in songs like So Loud. Her multi-instrumental talents have earned her recognition.
- David Holmes (Composer, Musician) from Belfast. Born 14 February 1969. A DJ and film composer, Holmes is known for scoring films like Ocean’s Eleven. His electronic and funk-infused work reflects Belfast’s modern music culture.
- Brian Downey (Drummer, Musician) from Belfast (lived and worked). Born 27 January 1951. Drummer for Thin Lizzy, Downey contributed to their distinctive sound in albums like Jailbreak. His career was shaped by Belfast’s rock scene.
- Ash (Band) from Downpatrick. Formed 1992. (members born circa 1970s). This alternative rock band, led by Tim Wheeler, gained fame with albums like 1977 and hits like Girl from Mars. Formed in Downpatrick, they remain active in the indie rock scene.
- Stiff Little Fingers (Band) from Belfast. Formed 1977. (members born circa 1950s). A punk rock band led by Jake Burns, known for albums like Inflammable Material. Their music addressed the Troubles, rooted in Belfast’s gritty punk scene.
- Snow Patrol (Band) from Belfast (formed and based). Formed 1994. (members born circa 1970s). Led by Gary Lightbody (born in Bangor, County Down, but band formed in Belfast), this alternative rock band achieved global success with Eyes Open and the hit Chasing Cars.
- George MIllar b1947 in Ballymena, lead singer of the Irish Rover with his brother and later cousin, Millar r and The Irish Rovers represented Canada at five World Expos, and in 2018 were honoured as one of Ireland’s greatest exports at Dublin, Ireland’s EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum..
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