Anthony Drennan, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Anthony Drennan

Irish musician

Date of Birth: 01-Nov-1958

Place of Birth: Luton, England, United Kingdom

Profession: guitarist

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Anthony "Anto" Drennan (born on 1 November 1958 in Luton England) is an Irish guitarist noted for his involvement with the Corrs, Genesis and Mike + the Mechanics among others. Drennan is from a musical family and was born in Luton, England: he and his family moved to Ireland while he was at a young age.
He grew up in County Dublin and attended Kilmacud National School. Drennan became a touring lead guitarist for the Corrs from late 1995 and onwards.
He was chosen as the touring second guitarist/bassist for Genesis on their 1998 Calling All Stations tour (replacing long-time live band member Daryl Stuermer).
In 2010 he was hired as a member of the revived Mike + the Mechanics.
He has also played with Clannad, Paul Brady, Moving Hearts, Chris Rea, Davy Spillane, the Liffey Light Orchestra, the Ronnie Drew Band and other well-known Irish bands and performers.