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Bap Kennedy
Martin Christopher Kennedy, known as Bap Kennedy, was a singer-songwriter from Belfast, Northern Ireland. He was noted for his collaborations with Steve Earle, Van Morrison, Shane MacGowan and Mark Knopfler, as well as for writing the song "Moonlight Kiss" which was on the soundtrack for the film Serendipity. Kennedy was in the rock band Energy Orchard for many years and also recorded a number of well-received solo albums including Domestic Blues, The Big Picture, The Sailor's Revenge, Let's Start Again and Reckless Heart. During his solo career, Kennedy performed, wrote and recorded songs with artists such as Steve Earle, Van Morrison and Mark Knopfler. Following the releases of The Big Picture and The Sailor's Revenge, he toured the US and Europe with Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits, who also produced Kennedy's 2012 album The Sailor's Revenge.
Birth nameMartin Christopher Kennedy
BornJun 17, 1962, Belfast, Northern Ireland
DiedNov 1, 2016, Belfast, Northern Ireland
GenresRock, country, americana, blues, folk, soul
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, harmonica
Years active1978–2016
LabelsLonely Street Discs, Proper Records, Loose Music
Associated actsEnergy Orchard, Van Morrison, Steve Earle, Mark Knopfler

About Bap Kennedy

Folk Singer Bap Kennedy was born in Northern Ireland on June 17, 1962. He dies at the age of 54, on November 1, 2016.

This Northern Irish-born singer and songwriter is known for his work in the folk, rock, blues, soul, Americana, and country music genres. He is best known for solo albums like The Sailor's Revenge, Let's Start Again, and Domestic Blues, as well as collaborations with Rock Singer Van Morrison, Guitarist Mark Knopfler, and Rock Singer Steve Earle.

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Bap Kennedy before becoming famous

Bap Kennedy was born in the Zodiac sign Gemini (The Twins), and 1962 is also the year of Tiger (兎) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He was a member of the punk band Sellout and the power pop band 10 Past 7 when he was in his teens and early twenties. He then formed Energy Orchard in the late 1980s, serving as its frontman, rhythm guitarist, and major songwriter.

Achievement of Bap Kennedy

NASA's Apollo mission inspired his solo album Howl On (2009).

Bap Kennedy's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Martin Christopher Kennedy was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, during The Troubles, a period of political unrest. He was the older brother of fellow singer and songwriter Brian Kennedy, the husband of Brenda Boyd, and the stepfather of Kenneth Hall and Christine Elliott. He was the son of Jim and Lily Kennedy.

Bap Kennedy on Social Media

Bap Kennedy on Facebook: @BapKennedy.

Bap Kennedy Collabed with

Pop Singer Shane MacGowan, the frontman of The Pogues, contributes extra vocals to his 2005 album The Big Picture.

Bap Kennedy Income & Net worth

Bap Kennedy's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a folk singer. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Bap Kennedy.

Bap Kennedy Height and Weight

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Latest information about Bap Kennedy updated on March 11 2023.