John Kerr (singer)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(Redirected from John Kerr (Irish Singer))
 |
This article does not cite any references or sources. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (July 2009) |
John Kerr (c.1925 – 25 April 2006) was an Irish ballad singer from Coolback, Fanad, County Donegal, Ireland.
His best known recording is Three Leafed Shamrock which reached number 1 in the singles charts of the Republic of Ireland on 1 April 1972.
John came into the business during the showband era as a lead singer with the Classic Showband. In the late 60's his decided to retire from the bandstand and the recording of Mulroy Bay was intended to be his swan song, but the song was such a success that it launched John into a solo career. John went on to record fourteen albums during his career.
John ran a shop in bridgetown kerrykeel until the turn of the century. He started out as a shoe repairer.
 |
This article on an Irish singer is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
