Anthony "Anto" Drennan (born on 1 November 1958) is an English-born Irish guitarist noted for his involvement with the Corrs, Genesis and Mike + the Mechanics among others.
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Drennan performing with Mike + the Mechanics in 2013 | |
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Also known as | Anto |
Born | (1958-11-01) 1 November 1958 (age 64) Luton, England |
Origin | Dublin, Ireland |
Genres | Progressive rock, folk rock, pop rock, soft rock, celtic rock |
Occupation(s) | Guitarist |
Years active | 1985–present |
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Formerly of | Genesis |
Drennan is from a musical Irish family and was born in Luton, England; he and his family moved back to Ireland while he was at a young age. He grew up in County Dublin and attended Kilmacud National School.
Drennan became a touring lead guitarist for the Corrs from late 1995 and onwards. He was chosen as the touring second guitarist/bassist for Genesis on their 1998 Calling All Stations tour (replacing long-time live band member Daryl Stuermer). In 2010 he was hired as a member of the revived Mike + the Mechanics. He has also played with Clannad, Paul Brady, Moving Hearts, Chris Rea, Davy Spillane, the Liffey Light Orchestra,[1] the Ronnie Drew Band[2] and other well-known Irish bands and performers.
"Anthony Drennan appearances". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 December 2010.
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