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Lukeman attended a youth club in Athy known as Aontas Ogra at the age of 12 years old, where he was involved in artistic ventures as well as playing music there. He left school at 15. After spending a short period in the family business, he began playing music full-time at 18 cutting his teeth on the
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magazine stated, "Lukeman's voice is powerful and fluid. His range too is impressive, from the deep baritone resonance of 'When The Moon Is High' to the aching falsetto of the magnificent 'Rooftop
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whom he has continued to collaborate with over the years. His first vocal performance can be heard on
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Lukeman established himself as a solo artist and songwriter with his live work and his breakthrough 1999 multi-platinum selling album
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