![]() Leon and I had many long phone conversations during my RCA days. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all the Brennan Family and their extended families. Deepest condolences to you and all the family.”Īnd long-time record company and PR man Freddie Middleton added his voice. So also did producer Chris O’Brien: "So sorry to hear this Máire, he was always a gentleman. This song was the theme tune to the ITV drama Robin. An inspirational chat, I never forgot it, nor will I ever forget Leon. 'Robin (The Hooded Man)' is the only single released by Irish group Clannad from their 1984 album Legend. I was 13, Leon explained the BOSE PA System. I first met Leon in 1979, he was working with Nicky Ryan at Brittas Bay Folk Festival. May he rest in peace."ĭicker Event Tech sent their condolences by Tweet: "Sincere Condolences Moya and the Brennan Family. Leon was an integral part of that for Moya and the gang, and will be hugely missed by the Clannad family. While the musicians are thrust into the limelight, and rightfully win the plaudits, the work that goes on behind the scenes is also absolutely vital. “Leon gave his life to Clannad, and was a vital part of the extraordinary musical adventure which brought so much joy to music lovers over the past 50 years. “I want to extend our condolences to the Brennan family,” Hot Press editor Niall Stokes said. The pub is closed as a mark of respect to Leon. The family pub, Leo’s Tavern, is known as a centre of music in the Irish-speaking Gweedore area of Donegal. Moya has also had a successful solo career, while Enya has carved out an extraordinary career, selling in excess of 80million albums to date. They remain among the most popular Irish groups across the continent of Europe. ![]() They scored the first ever Irish language Top 10 hit in the UK with the Theme from Harry’s Game’. The band are among the most successful in the history of Irish contemporary music, selling in excess of 20 million albums. ![]() Leon was very much a part of the Clannad family, having worked with the band for 35 years, both on the road as tour and production manager, and handling their merchandise operation. I know he touched the lives of many people around the world, and he will be missed so very much.” "I'm heartbroken,” she said, "my dear brother Leon passed away this morning surrounded by family. The news was made public this morning by Moya, who expressed her grief via a Twitter post. Leon is one of the famous music-making Brennans of Gweedore – a family that includes Moya Brennan, brothers Pól and Ciaran Brennan (all of Clannad) and Enya. Hot Press is greatly saddened to hear of the death of Leon Brennan, who was a key man with the Donegal maestros, Clannad.
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