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Dropkick Murphys were formed in 1995 by Mike McColgan (vocals), Ken Casey (bass guitar), Rick Barton (formerly of Boston punk pop act, the Outlets) (guitar). After cycling through a series of drummers the band settled on Fit For Abuse vocalist, Matt Kelly in 1997. The band put out a series of EPs and were signed by Hellcat Records releasing their first full length album, Do or Die, in the same year. Soon after the album's release vocalist Mike McColgan left the band citing his inability to commit to touring.
McColgan was replaced by former Bruisers singer Al Barr. 19 ...read more
Dropkick Murphys were formed in 1995 by Mike McColgan (vocals), Ken Casey (bass guitar), Rick Barton (formerly of Boston punk pop act, the Outlets) (guitar). After cycling through a series of drummers the band settled on Fit For Abuse vocalist, Matt Kelly in 1997. The band put out a series of EPs and were signed by Hellcat Records releasing their first full length album, Do or Die, in the same year. Soon after the album's release vocalist Mike McColgan left the band citing his inability to commit to touring.
McColgan was replaced by former Bruisers singer Al Barr. 1999 saw the release of their follow up album The Gang's All Here and major changes were on the way. Lars Frederiksen who had produced Dropkick Murphys' first two albums exited to pursue other interests and Rick Barton left after getting married. James Lynch from local band Ducky Boys was picked by Barton to replace him in the group. The band also recruited another guitarist, Marc Orrell, (also a self-taught accordionist.) as well as Spicy McHaggis (bagpipes) and Ryan Foltz (mandolin / tin whistle).
In 2001 Dropkick Murphys released the album Sing Loud Sing Proud. The album show cased the developing sound of the band and included collaborations with ex-Pogues Shane MacGowan and Cock Sparrer's Colin McFaull. Their next album Blackout was released in 2003. Prior to the album's release, Spicy McHaggis left the band "because he was whipped," and Foltz also left. Joshua "Scruffy" Wallace filled in bagpipe duties, and Tim Brennan took up mandolin, tin whistle and acoustic guitar. The new album included the radio hit Walk Away, as well as the song Fields of Athenry which made its debut on the compilation album Blackout.
In 2005, the Dropkick Murphys released Singles Collection Volume 2, featuring covers, b-sides and other stuff that didn't make it onto previous albums. Their latest studio album, The Warrior's Code was released on June 21st of 2005 sporting the singles "Sunshine Highway" and "Tessie." There are also some rumours of a future album that will most likely be recorded in 2006 and released in 2007. No plans of that statement have been made as of yet.
One of the best acts in punk today, and a varied excellent lineup to go with it.
"Did he ever return, no he never returned and his fate is still unknown.
He may ride forever neath the Streets of Boston, he's a skinhead who never returned"
The band is said to release another album sometime near 2007. « hide |
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