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Kieran Goss is one of Ireland's most romantic singer/songwriters. With melodies that reflect the influence of such American pop-folk singers as
James Taylor and
Paul Simon and Irish singer/songwriters such as
Christy Moore,
Goss aims at the heart with his poetic lyricism. A former sideman for
Elvis Costello,
Joe Jackson, Moore,
Clannad, and both
Mary and
Frances Black,
Goss has garnered acclaim with three powerful solo albums. The tenth child born to a family of 15 children,
Goss began playing guitar and piano at age nine. His debut public appearance came during a summer trip to the U.S. in the early '80s. While studying law at Queen's University in Belfast, he performed cover tunes in local pubs. Although he qualified to become a barrister in 1985, the lure of music proved greater. Setting out to seek his fame and fortune as a musician,
Goss backed up a variety of different performers. After meeting the
Black family at a festival, he was invited to accompany Frances on a tour.
Goss and Frances continued to play together for four years, recording a duo album, Frances Black and Kieran Goss, in 1992.
Goss also supplied instrumental accompaniment for
Mary, who recorded two of his songs -- "Brand New Star" and "Love Is Just 'Round the Corner."Goss' debut solo album,
Brand New Star, released in 1988; it was followed by
New Day in 1994 and
Worse than Pride in 1998. ~ Craig Harris