Mick Hanly is an Irish guitarist, singer, and songwriter, who specialises in interpretations of traditional Irish songs. Hanly was born and brought up in Limerick. He began playing the guitar while at primary school, giving his first performance at a school concert in 1958. While at secondary school he formed a band - The Astronauts - influenced by rock and roll, and especially by The Beatles.

Read more about Mick Hanly on Last.fm.