Duhan’s new album takes inspiration from passing of friends Gary Moore and Ronnie Drew

For the former front man with Granny’s Intentions, the most popular ‘beat group’ in Ireland in the 1960s, Johnny Duhan’s latest album, Winter, reflects something of a rite of passage.

“The passing away of my parents and old friends like Ronnie Drew and Gary Moore may have had something to do with the inspiration behind my new album,” he explains.

“Back in August, I participated in a Testimonial Show at the Olympia Theatre for the singer/songwriter Philip Chevron, who has since died of cancer. Passing the 60 year mark is a watershed, in itself. You know that you have passed the half way mark of your life.”