Derek Bell from the Chieftains.

[RareClassicalGuitars]

I was walking through a tower record shop late one night and heard the most

magical sound,  the first time I heard the chieftains, the recording the celtic harp.

If there is a more beautiful sound on this planet i have not heard it yet !

[thehillcefis]

you make my body and my soul dancing. thanks, proud irishman. riposa in pace e grazie

[theperson023]

Derek Bell you are a ture ledgend RIP

[auchterl]

I was once kissed on the lips by this man when i was walking down the street after a concert and I saw him and asked him for his autograph. He refused the autograph but gave me the kiss!

[SoulQuest7]

This made me sad to watch. I saw him in concert at least twice with The Chieftains. His first solo album CAROLAN'S RECEIPT got me into Irish music. Was SO sad when I heard he died.

[Qwerti60]

One of the best Harpinsts in Ireland, also good Multi-Instrumentalist

[daeusto]

Mr. Bell was a treasure.

[maoilfhiona]

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

[Donegaldan]

Peace be with you Derek -  a true Ulsterman.

[stingyringer]

Well done Derek, Peace be with you. A great musician. Ding Dong Bell!!!!

[Harpmusictogo]

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[Pagra50]

A great musician and a nice man who never took himself too seriously.

[crisalvini]

one of my heroes! Thanks for posting it... so sad for his departure.... God bless him .... 5*

[irishmary24]

i will always miss his beautiful music. what a gift he had! 5 stars! thanks for posting this- the photos are a wonderful addition

[MKMcHenry]

Derek Bell was a personal hero of mine. His work on "Chieftains 5 " inspired me to take up the harp about 30 years ago. I once met him backstage at the U of W Seattle, in 1978 after a Chieftains performance. I could barely summon the ability to speak to him, awestruck as I was. But he was very personable, leprechaun-like, and astonishingly cross-eyed, i.e. human. I'm very sorry he's gone, but they say the harp is the instrument of choice in Heaven...We might get an encore, after all.

[hamptoncourt66]

I really do believe that you have been very lucky to get in touch with this man and musician.

[Iznibz]

R.I.P Mr. Bell. We will not soon forget you.

[kevindeornellas]

Agreed. Derek Bell is one of Ireland's greatest-ever legends.

[cashcool9]

enjoyable ! heart fly"s !

[BluntDNB]

still a massive inspiration and won't be forgotten

[randmansylvania]

He plays for God now. What a wonderful talent, thanks for spending some time with us.

[Derventio74]

Oh, and by the way 'en passant' cinq etoiles!

[Derventio74]

God bless Derek - God bless Ireland, and may peace prevail in that beautiful land - forever!

[earthangel50]

Dear, dear man. So eccentric, gentle and incredibly talented. One of life's better people. RIP and thank you for touching my soul. xx

[drybonesband]

Carolan's Receipt is an all time favorite. Thanks for posting this.

[Eorl89]

5 stars...

[lorgain2]

What a great addition he was to the Chieftains, a great musician,very sadly missed.

[pamelapearl]

Still sadly missed.

[Tutanjack]

May he rest in peace, I think that every solo of his got to my soul, Im only 17 years old, but age is no a factor to apreciate such wonders of music.

[IwishIcoulddothat]

The Irish Ambassador to the World of Music.

[KEV1MAC]

pure soul

[shaalis]

plays with himself? O.O oh my.

[mcbarron23]

indeed...what an amazing musician he was...God rest his gentle soul. thank God paddy and the boys are still playing...will we ever here anyone like the chieftains ever again? i'm only 39 yrs old, but i wonder...

[Irishlad23ni]

When I think Harp, I immediately think Derek Bell. He was really a brilliant musician and I have always admired him, just as I admire the rest of The Chieftains. RIP Derek Bell 1935 - 2002

[laskeycollective]

This man was an amazing musician and his death is a loss to us all!  Thank God for his recordings and for the gift of music and legacy the Chieftains have given us!