By Craig HarrisThe sweet melodies of tin whistle and uilleann pipe player Paddy Moloney has been a vital element of the Chieftains sound for nearly four decades. His distinctive playing and imaginative compositions have led the group to the upper echelon of tradition-rooted Celtic music. In addition to his work with the Chieftains, hes performed with a long list of folk and pop artists including Jackson Browne, Mick Jagger, and Sting. His whistle playing was featured on Rain Clouds, the flip side of Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartneys million-selling single Ebony and Ivory. 　　Paddy Moloney (Irish: Padraig O Maoldomhnaigh; born 1 August 1938) is an Irish musician, composer and producer who is the founder and leader of the Irish musical group The Chieftains and has played on every one of their albums.