Horslips were trailblazers of Celtic rock, fusing traditional Irish folk music with progressive rock to create a bold, genre-defining sound. Active primarily in the 1970s, they infused electric guitars and synths with fiddles, flutes, and mandolins, crafting concept albums steeped in Irish mythology and history—like The Táin and The Book of Invasions. Their music balanced intricate arrangements with raw energy, making them cult heroes in Ireland and beyond, and influencing generations of folk-rock and prog artists who followed.
