Anthony Drennan

Anthony Drennan
Drennan performing with Mike + the Mechanics in 2013.
Background information
Birth name	Anthony Drennan
Born	6 December 1958 Luton, England
Origin	Dublin, Ireland
Genres	Progressive rock, folk rock, pop rock, soft rock, celtic rock
Instruments	Guitar, Bass guitar, vocals
Associated acts	Genesis, Mike + The Mechanics, The Corrs

Anthony "Anto" Drennan is an Irish guitarist noted for his involvement with The Corrs, Genesis and Mike + the Mechanics among others.

Drennan is from a musical family and was born in Luton, England: he and his family moved to Ireland while he was at a young age. He grew up in County Dublin and attended Kilmacud National School.

Drennan was chosen as the touring second guitarist/bassist for Genesis on their 1998 Calling All Stations tour (replacing long-time live band member Daryl Stuermer), and subsequently became a touring lead guitarist for The Corrs from 1999 onwards. In 2010 he was hired as a member of the revived Mike + The Mechanics. He has also played with Clannad, Paul Brady, Moving Hearts, Chris Rea, Davy Spillane, the Liffey Light Orchestra, The Ronnie Drew Band and other well-known Irish bands and performers.

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