Horslips

Horslips are an Irish Celtic-rock band formed in 1970, known for blending traditional Irish music with rock and for their concept albums such as The Táin.

Formed in Dublin in 1970. Key members include Johnny Fean (guitar), Jim Lockhart (flute, keyboards, lyricist), Barry Devlin (bass), Charles O'Connor (violin, mandolin) and Eamon Carr (drums). Noted for concept albums inspired by Irish mythology (notably The Táin and The Book Of Invasions) and for fusing traditional Irish rhythms and meters with rock instrumentation.

Horslips are an Irish Celtic-rock band celebrated for blending traditional Irish music with progressive rock. The provided review praises The Táin as an absolute masterpiece and a milestone in contemporary Irish music. The album is noted for its concept based on Irish myth and for strong musicianship.

For:Fans of Celtic rock, folk-rock, progressive rock, and listeners interested in Irish mythology applied to music.