Johnny Fean RIP

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Very sad news for anyone who knows the brilliant Irish band Horslips, the founders of Celtic Rock.Johnny Fean, the guitarist through most of their recording life, passed away yesterday. He was a truly inspiring guitarist and also played the Ullleann pipes and banjo.
I saw Horslips very many times and they were always astonishing. I also sat with them for a meal at the Dundee Univ ball in 1977 (despite not being a student there, I wangled tickets just to see them) and Johnny was the quiet, modest guy off stage, but his personality came to life when he picked up his Les Paul.
I guess he'll always be known for one of the greatest hooks (if not THE greatest hook) in rock, the intro to Dearg Doom.
Whilst all the other members of Horslips went on to other successful careers, Johnny never left the music scene, playing with Pat Travers (ex Miami Showband) in the Johnny Fean band.
RIP Johnny. Your music lives on as a tribute to your life.

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Hercules Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: June 14 2007 Location: Near York UK Status: Offline Points: 7024	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hercules Report Post Thanks(2) Quote Reply Topic: Johnny Fean RIP Posted: April 28 2023 at 18:03
	Very sad news for anyone who knows the brilliant Irish band Horslips, the founders of Celtic Rock. Johnny Fean, the guitarist through most of their recording life, passed away yesterday. He was a truly inspiring guitarist and also played the Ullleann pipes and banjo. I saw Horslips very many times and they were always astonishing. I also sat with them for a meal at the Dundee Univ ball in 1977 (despite not being a student there, I wangled tickets just to see them) and Johnny was the quiet, modest guy off stage, but his personality came to life when he picked up his Les Paul. I guess he'll always be known for one of the greatest hooks (if not THE greatest hook) in rock, the intro to Dearg Doom. Whilst all the other members of Horslips went on to other successful careers, Johnny never left the music scene, playing with Pat Travers (ex Miami Showband) in the Johnny Fean band. RIP Johnny. Your music lives on as a tribute to your life.
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SteveG Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: April 11 2014 Location: Kyiv In Spirit Status: Offline Points: 20503	Post Options Post Reply Quote SteveG Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April 29 2023 at 04:54
	Very sad news, as I heard through the grapevine that he had been ill for a while with no specifics. Aside from establishing the sub genre known as celtic rock with Horslips, he was a truly warm and decent man. He will be missed by all those who knew him. RIP Johnny.
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Manuel Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: March 09 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 12399	Post Options Post Reply Quote Manuel Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April 29 2023 at 05:40
	This is really sad. I love Horslips, and Johnny Fean's guitar playing was an essential part of their unique sound. May he rest in peace.

Progosopher Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 12 2009 Location: Coolwood Status: Offline Points: 6393	Post Options Post Reply Quote Progosopher Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April 29 2023 at 13:51
	A sadly underrated guitarist. The Book of Invasions is one of my favorite albums of all time. Condolences go out to his family, friends, and other fans.
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VianaProghead Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: July 15 2015 Location: Portugal Status: Offline Points: 2663	Post Options Post Reply Quote VianaProghead Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 02 2023 at 08:19
	Very sad news. I like very much of Horslips. RIP Johnny.
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	Happy to meet...Sorry to part.
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BarryGlibb Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 28 2010 Location: Melbourne, Oz Status: Offline Points: 1781	Post Options Post Reply Quote BarryGlibb Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 12 2023 at 03:13
	I have been away and completely missed this. Johnny was part of my teenage life; the youngest of the magnificent Horslips and the first to go. Oh Johnny, so talented and that perfect voice along with being an icon amongst a few Irish rock guitarists. I am so sad hearing this news. I'll have a Guinness and a tear tonight for the one-in-a-million Johnny Fean. You had no peer. I am devastated.