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Public records list Ronnie Drew as a singer, guitarist and stage actor. Born on September 16, 1934, Ronnie Drew was from Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin, Ireland. Death is recorded on August 16, 2008, at the age of 73.
My Take
Ronnie Drew is one of those voices that feels carved out of stone, and I mean that as the highest compliment. Fifty years with The Dubliners, leading vocals on Seven Drunken Nights and The Irish Rover into the UK top ten, is a career most folk singers can only dream of. What I value is how he carried Irish song beyond niche audiences without sanding off its grit. That unmistakable gravelly tone made him instantly recognizable, and even after his death in 2008 it lingers in pubs and playlists. To me he is a genuine cultural anchor, not merely a performer.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ronnie Drew
- Name (Japanese)
- ロニー・ドリュー
- Reading
- ろにー・どりゅー
- Born
- September 16, 1934 – August 16, 2008
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dog
- Origin
- Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin, Ireland
- Occupation
- actor / singer / guitarist / stage actor / film actor
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronnie%20Drew
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q362406
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ronnie Drew born?
Born September 16, 1934.
When did Ronnie Drew die?
Died August 16, 2008, aged 73.
Where was Ronnie Drew from?
Ronnie Drew was from Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin, Ireland.
What did Ronnie Drew do?
Ronnie Drew worked as actor, singer, guitarist, stage actor, film actor.
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