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“Mike Oldfield opened up a whole new universe for me” – Troy Donockely (Auri, Nightwish) shares his top 5 multi-instrumentalists

Author John Wins - 19.8.2025

Auri and Nightwish vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Troy Donockley, currently touring and promoting Auri‘s new album III – Candles & Beginnings, sat down recently with Chaoszine to discuss five multi-instrumentalists who have inspired him as an artist. Check out Troy’s picks below:

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