Anthony Drennan
Anthony Drennan | |
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Drennan performing with The Corrs in 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Anto |
| Born | 1 November 1958 Luton, England |
| Origin | Dublin, Ireland |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Musician |
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| Years active | 1985–present |
| Member of | |
| Formerly of | Genesis |
Anthony "Anto" Drennan (born on 1 November 1958) is an Irish guitarist and bassist noted for his involvement with the Corrs, Genesis and Mike + the Mechanics.
Drennan is from a musical Irish family and was born in Luton, England; he and his family moved back 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 lead 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 the lead guitarist and secondary bassist of the revived Mike + the Mechanics. He has also played with Clannad, Paul Brady, Moving Hearts, Chris Rea, Davy Spillane, the Liffey Light Orchestra, and the Ronnie Drew Band.