Van Morrison at 80: ‘The man doesn’t even stop for birthdays, he works every day that God gives him’

Poet, prolific performer, Belfast man – Van Morrison turns 80 this week. Those working in and writing about the music industry speak to Aine Toner about the artist’s career

Aine Toner

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An expressive voice in music with a characteristic growl. A maverick in his path through the industry who is powerfully inward. The Belfast Cowboy is turning 80 this weekend… celebrating the only way he knows how: performing on stage in his home city.

A musical hero of many, Van Morrison will spend this evening and next serenading fans in the Waterfront Hall.

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