The Wolfe Tones Song Lyrics
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The Wolfe Tones
Formed in 1963, the Wolfe Tones are an Irish Rebel Band that integrate Traditional Irish Music in their songs.
The bands name comes from a double meaning:- Theobald Wolfe Tone was one of the leaders of the Irish Rebellion of 1798.
- A wolf tone, is an undesirable sound that can effect instruments from the violin family.
- Noel Nagle: tin whistle, low whistle, uileann pipes, vocals (1963–present)
- Brian Warfield: banjo, whistle, harp, piano, guitars, bodhran, vocals (1963–present)
- Tommy Byrne: guitars, vocals (1964–present)
- Liam Courtney: guitars, vocals (1963–1964)
- Derek Warfield: mandolin, vocals (1964–2001)