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Planxty
Planxty were an Irish folk music band formed in January 1972,: 99–100 consisting initially of Christy Moore (vocals, acoustic guitar, bodhrán), Andy Irvine (vocals, mandolin, mandola, bouzouki, hurdy-gurdy, harmonica), Dónal Lunny (bouzouki, guitars, bodhrán, keyboards), and Liam O'Flynn (uilleann pipes, tin whistle). They transformed and popularized Irish folk music, touring and recording to great acclaim. Subsequently, Johnny Moynihan, Paul Brady, Matt Molloy (flute), Bill Whelan (keyboards), Nollaig Casey (fiddle) and, briefly, Noel Hill (concertina) and Tony Linnane (fiddle) were also temporary members. Planxty broke up twice, first in December 1975: 220 and again in April 1983.: 306 The original quartet reunited in October 2003: 316 and their final performance was on 31 January 2005.: 324
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Planxtynoun
an Irish or Welsh melody for the harp, sometimes of a mournful character
Etymology: [Cf. L. plangere to mourn aloud.]
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Planxty
Planxty is an Irish folk music band formed in the 1970s, consisting initially of Christy Moore, Dónal Lunny, Andy Irvine, and Liam O'Flynn. Subsequently, Johnny Moynihan, Matt Molloy, Bill Whelan, Nollaig Casey and, briefly, Paul Brady were also members. The band was formed in 1972, and quickly revolutionized and popularized Irish folk music, touring and recording to great acclaim. The band broke up twice, first in 1975 and again in 1983. The band re-united again in 2003. Their final performance was in 2005.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of planxty in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
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The numerical value of planxty in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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