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Which musician and friend inspired Steve Cooney to convert a guitar into an Irish harp?
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Derek Bell
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Steve Cooney was inspired to convert a guitar into an Irish harp by his friend Derek Bell. Bell was a member of the Irish folk group The Chieftains and was known for his playing of the Irish harp. Cooney was impressed by Bell's playing and decided to try to create his own version of the instrument.
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