John McKenna (2)

John McKenna (1880-1947), Irish flute player, was born in Tents, near Drumkeerin, County Leitrim. He came to New York around 1911 and found work in the city's fire department. His first recordings (as Fireman John McKeena) were made for New Republic; later ones were issued by Gennett and Columbia. In the mid-thirties, McKeena made a few solo recordings for Decca.