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Griffey is an anglicisation of the Irish Gaelic surname Ó Gríofa. This surname was also anglicised to Griffin. Griffey may refer to: * Anthony Dean Griffey (born 1970), American operatic tenor * Carolyn Griffey, American soul vocalist and member of the soul funk group Shalamar * Dan Griffey (born 1970), American politician * Dick Griffey (1938-2010), American record producer and promoter, father of Carolyn Griffey * Ken Griffey Jr. (born 1969), former Major League Baseball player * Ken Griffey Sr. George Kenneth Griffey (born April 10, 1950) is an American former professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as an outfielder from through , most notably as a member of the Cincinnati Reds dynasty that won ...

Griffin (surname)
Griffin is a surname of Irish, English and Welsh origin. Griffin was the 75th most common surname on the island of Ireland in 1891. It was estimated in 2000 that Griffin is the 114th most common surname in the U.S., with a population in the order of two hundred thousand. Griffin in Ireland The surname "Griffin" has a number of Gaelic sources in Ireland. Ó Gríofa The spelling Ó Gríofa (male) or Ní Ghríofa (female) is associated with the Co. Clare family, whose surname was also anglicised as O'Griffey or O'Griffy. Ó Gríofa translates to English as "descendant of the Griffin-like". Prior to the Irish spelling review, Ó Gríofa was spelÓ Gríobhtha The Ó Gríofa were chieftains of thCineal Cuallachtabranch of thDál gCais or Dalcassians, with their castle aBallygriffylocated in North Ballygriffey, Dysert (formerly the barony of Inchiquin). The Ó Gríofa are of the same stock as the O'Deas and the O'Quins, who belong to the Cineal Fearmaic, or more appropriately, thUi ...
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Anthony Dean Griffey
Anthony Dean Griffey (born February 12 in High Point, North Carolina) is an American opera tenor. He is a regular presence on the stages of opera houses and concert halls around the world. Griffey has also been noted for his acting talent in addition to his voice. In 2007, he starred alongside Audra McDonald and Patti Lupone in ''The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny'' at the Los Angeles Opera, the recording of which won two Grammy Awards. In the 2005 edition of Musical America, Griffey was cited as one of twelve young singers of distinction. Griffey was honored as an inductee into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame in 2011. In 2015, he was appointed as Professor of Voice at the Eastman School of Music. Richard Dyer of the Boston Globe has said: "Griffey has voice, technique, musicianship, diction, and poetry in his soul." Early life and education Anthony Dean Griffey was born in High Point, North Carolina to a family of little means. His parents worked at local furnitur ...
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Carolyn Griffey
Carolyn Griffey is an American female soul vocalist, and member of the soul funk group Shalamar. She is the daughter of Carrie Lucas and SOLAR Records boss Dick Griffey, who worked with Don Cornelius in the television program, '' Soul Train''. Griffey grew up around The Whispers, Shalamar, Midnight Star, Dynasty, Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye and James Brown, who all appeared on ''Soul Train'' or who were signed to SOLAR Records.. In 1990, she was signed to SOLAR Records as part of the dance-pop duo called Absolute. This group released one album, ''For All Seasons'', in 1990. Their singles included: "Cheap Shot", "Gotta Lambada" and "This Moment In Time" (both from the film soundtrack of ''Lambada''). She has been the lead female vocalist of Shalamar since 2001. She appeared on ITV's '' Hit Me, Baby, One More Time'' in 2005, and has toured the world with Howard Hewett and Jeffrey Daniels. She also sings with Andraé Crouch and his gospel choir, who are known for their work ...
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Dan Griffey
Daniel G. Griffey (born 1970) is an American firefighter and politician from Washington. Griffey is a Republican member of Washington House of Representatives The Washington House of Representatives is the lower house of the Washington State Legislature, and along with the Washington State Senate makes up the legislature of the U.S. state of Washington. It is composed of 98 Representatives from 49 .... In 2014, Griffey defeated Democratic incumbent Kathy Haigh to pick up one of four House seats gained by Washington Republicans that year. Career At age 16, Griffey became a volunteer firefighter. In 1992, Griffey became a firefighter for Central Mason Fire Department in Mason County. Griffey became a lieutenant. Griffey is the ranking minority member on the House Local Government Committee and also sits on the Early Learning and Human Services and Public Safety Committees. Representative Griffey was selected by House Republican leadership to serve as Assistant Whip. ...
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Dick Griffey
Richard Gilbert Griffey (November 16, 1938 – September 24, 2010) was an American record producer and music promoter who founded SOLAR Records, a RAS acronym for "Sound of Los Angeles Records". The label played a major role in developing a funk-oriented blend of disco, R&B and soul music during the 1970s and 1980s. As a concert promoter, Griffey arranged bookings for artists such as James Brown, The Sylvers, Aretha Franklin, Jon Gibson, Stevie Wonder and the Jacksons. Personal life and career Richard Gilbert Griffey was born on November 16, 1938. He was raised by his mother, Juanita Hines, and stepfather in the housing projects of Nashville, Tennessee. There he was a drummer in local nightclubs during his teens. After briefly attending Tennessee State University, he enlisted in the United States Navy at age 17. He served as a medic and worked as a private-duty nurse after completing his military service.Hevesi, Dennis"Dick Griffey, Founder of Solar Records, Is Dead at 71" ...
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Ken Griffey Jr
George Kenneth Griffey Jr. (born November 21, 1969), nicknamed "Junior" and "the Kid", is an American former professional baseball outfielder who played 22 years in Major League Baseball (MLB). He spent most of his career with the Seattle Mariners and Cincinnati Reds, along with a short stint with the Chicago White Sox. A member of the Baseball Hall of Fame and a thirteen-time All-Star, Griffey is one of the most prolific home run hitters in baseball history; his 630 home runs rank as the seventh-most in MLB history. Griffey was also an exceptional defender and won ten Gold Glove Awards in center field. He is tied for the record of most consecutive games with a home run (eight, with Don Mattingly and Dale Long). Griffey signed lucrative deals with companies of international prominence like Nike and Nintendo; his popularity reflected well upon MLB and is credited by some with helping restore its image after the 1994 labor dispute. Griffey is one of only 31 players in baseball ...
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