The Cheifs Of Ireland

Popularity means nothing when it comes to greatness. You could be the best drummer that the world has not yet discovered but still be the worlds best drummer. Irish music has a deep respect to it, filled with dignity and swagger. No one can touch The Chieftains on their dignity or respect. Its not a popularity contest so to say, some may consider The Chieftains the most popular irish group in the world but millions of people may not have even heard of them in such lights as U2 or The Dubliners. But they are loved where ever they go around the world. They play more jigs and reels of the traditional Ireland than actual songs where they have help from the likes of Van Morrison, The Corrs, Allion Krause, Sting, Ziggy Marley, Rolling Stones, Tom Jones, and the list goes on and on. Even in this video you can see a young Roger Daltrey of The Who sitting backstage admiring and watching them perform to thousands. The Chieftains may have been the first irish group to become worldwide and the most respected of today. Still touring and performing in the biggest of halls and the greatest of people. Spreading the irish cheer to millions.