Brief Synopsis
FERGIE MACDONALD (accordionist & bandleader) has given great pleasure to millions over his career. His contribution to his art, in which last year (2016) he reached 60 years in the music business. This year (2017) he has turned 80 years of age - and still going strong.
Brought up in Mingarry, Moidart near Acharacle, he developed a unique style of playing accordion, that would become one of the most popular styles in Scottish band history. He took the great Highland, Bagpipe and Gaelic Ceilidh music from a little known or played genre, to being recognised as one of the most popular music styles played today. This led to his nickname ‘THE CEILIDH KING’.
He also is one of the most respected composers in the genre, (to date over 100) with his compositions played regularly by all the Scottish bands and indeed all over the world. His has been in constant demand since the early 1960s for countless frequent TV and Radio appearances, and has released over 40 studio and live recordings.
As a young man he served his national service in her majesty’s forces with pride, and was called up for active service during the short lived Suez crisis. He then went on to become a highly respected Physiotherapist. for over 30 years serving in Glasgow and Fort William.
From arriving in Glasgow in the late 1950s Fergie quickly became one of the most popular and in demand Scottish bands in history. Over 60 years later, and still performing, he is an absolute Scottish legend, and all over the world wherever Scots exist.
Fergie also became in his youth an outstanding shooter and went on to become Captain of the winning Scottish team. A man of endless talents including the building of the legendary Clanranald Hotel at Mingarry, of which he was mine host for over 40 years.
Fergie is a man of great humour and chat, yet he is modest, almost to silence, regarding his support for those in need. Successfully overcoming a dreadful personal period of his life in the 1970s, when alcohol took over his life. Now sober for over 40 years, he has given countless hours of his time helping hundreds of people over the last decades whose life was controlled by alcohol. This was carried out in confidence over the phone or by personal visits. Also he has helped countless charities from his youth to present day, including playing at countless functions raising much money for many causes.
We think it is time Fergie was recognised for all he has achieved in his life.
Ceilidh Music and its KING should be rewarded and recognised.
Updates
July 6, 2017
I have been reading through the memories you are posting about Fergie and they are truly humbling to see. It is clear that his music has touched so many people in ways I never could have imagined when I started this. This recognition for him is happening because of the stories you have chosen to share.
July 6, 2017
I am honestly a bit overwhelmed by the momentum behind this recognition for Fergie. It says so much about how many lives he has touched with his music that you all have taken the time to support this effort.
Reached 100 supporters
July 6, 2017
86 Comments
Fergie Domhnallach, airidh air urram mar shar neach ciuil, agus mar shar Ghaidheal! Fergie has earned recognition as an outstanding musician, and as a true Gael!
A Scottish treasure. He deserves recognition for his immense contribution to Scottish Culture .
A family friend and a great musician. Fergie played at our wedding 40 years ago last month.
Great entertainer.....love his style but also a great guy with a warm sense of humour. Wasn't surprised to learn of his good work for charity and helping others...that kind of person.
This should not be the Case! People have been recognised for much less than Fergie has done and achieved in his wonderful music career.
The best!.
Superb musician. Composer
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Brief Synopsis
FERGIE MACDONALD (accordionist & bandleader) has given great pleasure to millions over his career. His contribution to his art, in which last year (2016) he reached 60 years in the music business. This year (2017) he has turned 80 years of age - and still going strong.
Brought up in Mingarry, Moidart near Acharacle, he developed a unique style of playing accordion, that would become one of the most popular styles in Scottish band history. He took the great Highland, Bagpipe and Gaelic Ceilidh music from a little known or played genre, to being recognised as one of the most popular music styles played today. This led to his nickname ‘THE CEILIDH KING’.
He also is one of the most respected composers in the genre, (to date over 100) with his compositions played regularly by all the Scottish bands and indeed all over the world. His has been in constant demand since the early 1960s for countless frequent TV and Radio appearances, and has released over 40 studio and live recordings.
As a young man he served his national service in her majesty’s forces with pride, and was called up for active service during the short lived Suez crisis. He then went on to become a highly respected Physiotherapist. for over 30 years serving in Glasgow and Fort William.
From arriving in Glasgow in the late 1950s Fergie quickly became one of the most popular and in demand Scottish bands in history. Over 60 years later, and still performing, he is an absolute Scottish legend, and all over the world wherever Scots exist.
Fergie also became in his youth an outstanding shooter and went on to become Captain of the winning Scottish team. A man of endless talents including the building of the legendary Clanranald Hotel at Mingarry, of which he was mine host for over 40 years.
Fergie is a man of great humour and chat, yet he is modest, almost to silence, regarding his support for those in need. Successfully overcoming a dreadful personal period of his life in the 1970s, when alcohol took over his life. Now sober for over 40 years, he has given countless hours of his time helping hundreds of people over the last decades whose life was controlled by alcohol. This was carried out in confidence over the phone or by personal visits. Also he has helped countless charities from his youth to present day, including playing at countless functions raising much money for many causes.
We think it is time Fergie was recognised for all he has achieved in his life.
Ceilidh Music and its KING should be rewarded and recognised.
Updates
July 6, 2017
I have been reading through the memories you are posting about Fergie and they are truly humbling to see. It is clear that his music has touched so many people in ways I never could have imagined when I started this. This recognition for him is happening because of the stories you have chosen to share.
July 6, 2017
I am honestly a bit overwhelmed by the momentum behind this recognition for Fergie. It says so much about how many lives he has touched with his music that you all have taken the time to support this effort.
Reached 100 supporters
July 6, 2017
86 Comments
The best Ceilidh music EVER.Danced to Fergies music when he was young and we were young. This man should get some recognition for the pleasure his music has brought to so many people.
Fergie Domhnallach, airidh air urram mar shar neach ciuil, agus mar shar Ghaidheal! Fergie has earned recognition as an outstanding musician, and as a true Gael!
A Scottish treasure. He deserves recognition for his immense contribution to Scottish Culture .
A family friend and a great musician. Fergie played at our wedding 40 years ago last month.
Great entertainer.....love his style but also a great guy with a warm sense of humour. Wasn't surprised to learn of his good work for charity and helping others...that kind of person.
This should not be the Case! People have been recognised for much less than Fergie has done and achieved in his wonderful music career.
The best!.
Superb musician. Composer
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The best Ceilidh music EVER.Danced to Fergies music when he was young and we were young. This man should get some recognition for the pleasure his music has brought to so many people.