Clive Culbertson (born 28 August 1954,

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, County Antrim,

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) is a mystic, musician,

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and the founder of The Order of Druids in

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. He trained with his friend and teacher, the late Ben McBrady, Aircinneac and Herenach of "The Old Gaelic Order". Culbertson was given a lineage of authority from McBrady to start his own order. Culbertson is a bassist, vocalist, songwriter,

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and record producer. He has recorded and toured with many artists – among his list of credits are White Roxx,

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and

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and the ''

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'' album. Currently he is bassist/vocalist and musical director with country rock band, New Moon, of which he is also a founder member.

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1954 births Living people Neo-druids Musicians from County Antrim Van Morrison Modern pagans from Northern Ireland People from Ballymoney {{Northern-Ireland-musician-stub