David Keenan

David Keenan was a Northern Irish folk musician born in 1970. He grew up in a working-class neighborhood where he absorbed traditional Irish music, folk rock, and punk, which gave his songs a raw, direct quality. His 1998 debut album was called 'A Filthy Dirty Mudder,' and he worked with musicians like Malcolm Doherty on guitar and Cathal Ward on fiddle.

Keenan's songs often dealt with urban life and difficult subjects. 'Corner Boy's Lament' became his best-known track, a stark portrait of street life that resonated with listeners. He released several albums through the early 2000s, including 'Found Rain' in 2001 and 'Somewhere in the Milky Way' in 2003.

He died in 2003 at age 34. Other songs like 'Good Old Days' and 'Tin Pan Alley' remain part of his small catalog. His music has been covered by artists including Damien Rice and The Pogues.