Johnny Duhan

The leader of an R&B/soul cover band, Granny's Intention in the late 1960s, Johnny Duhan turned his focus to songwriting in the '70s and '80s, penning tunes covered by Christy Moore, Mary Black, Dolores Keane, the Dubliners, and the Irish Tenors. His song "The Voyage" has become a classic of contemporary Irish music, often heard at weddings and anniversary celebrations. Born and raised in Limerick, Ireland, Duhan was the son of a sailor who traveled between the docks of Limerick and the ports of England and Europe, and his family history provided inspiration for many of his ...