Background
Murphy was born in Ireland to his parents Noel Murphy and Nora Murphy.
Murphy was born in Ireland to his parents Noel Murphy and Nora Murphy.
He was the fifth of eight children. After his studies in University College Cork, Murphy moved to the United States. He served as a manager of O"Brien"s Irish Public and Restaurant in Santa Monica, California.
In 1996 he and Steve Wehmeyer joined with Steve Twigger and Uillean piper Brian Walsh to perform at that public
In 1997, he appeared in the film Titanic as part of the steerage band, performing "An Irish Party in Third Class". This appearance catapulted the band into the touring scene.
