People Open DS/UK/65 The Chieftains (1962-) The Chieftains 1962- Irish traditional band Group (Male) Dublin, Ireland (formed) Irish Music Group; Traditional Original Members: Paddy Moloney, Sean Potts, Michael Tubridy The Chieftains are a traditional Irish band formed in 1962, by Paddy Moloney, Sean Potts and Michael Tubridy. Their sound, which is instrumental and built around uilleann pipes, has become synonymous with traditional Irish music and they are regarded as having helped popularise Irish music. They have won six Grammys during their career and they were given a Lifetime Achievement Award at the prestigious BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2002. Paddy Maloney died 12 October 2021. Sean Potts died 11 February 2014. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chieftains (2021) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 RAHeharper 3/5/2012 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 5efb68c6-32f4-4390-af26-4523f3c00339