Brian Murphy (musician)

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Brian Murphy is a musician, engineer, and songwriter who has worked with artists such as Hal [1] and Fionn Regan. He was Fionn Regan's touring and recording drummer from 2006 to 2009. [2] He recorded Fionn's second album The Shadow of an Empire as well as featuring on drums. He also played bass guitar on the single "Protection Racket". [3]

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