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Bill Whelan

Limerick, Ireland

Bill Whelan is credited on 702 releases across 135 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1971–2025 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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702

Credits

135

Albums

6

Decades active

423

In collections

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Irish composer, arranger and producer, born 22 May 1950 in Limerick.
Best known for his works related to traditional Irish music, he composed the music for the 'Riverdance' show, and has also worked with rock artists such as U2, Van Morrison or Kate Bush.

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Credited work

702 releases · 135 albums · active 1971–2025

  • Performance · 756
  • Production · 428
  • Other credits · 49

Studios: Windmill Lane Studios · Abbey Road Studios · Rockfield Studios · Comfort Sound

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