The Dropkick Murphys Music
The Dropkick Murphys put their musical influences in a blender since they formed in the mid nineties. A rowdy bunch right from the start, the Murphys combine Irish folk, punk and hardcore. With an impressive collection of EPs, albums and compilations, the Murphys have seen many personnel changes, but original bass player Ken Casey holds the group together after nine years of ruckus making. The first version of the band included singer Mike McColgan, guitarist Rick Barton and, after a series of fill-ins, Rick Kelly on drums.
McColgan sang on the first full-length album Do Or Die, produced by Rancid's Lars Fredriksen. The album sold more than 150,000 copies, and according to the group, that success came from word-of-mouth, not an ad campaign. After that initial success, Mike McColgan was replaced by Al Barr for the 1999 release The Gang's All Here.
The Murphys have never been satisfied with a traditional lineup,
adding mandolin player James Lynch and Spicy McHaggis on bagpipes in 2000. Rick Barton departed after getting married, replaced by guitarist Mark Orrell.
The most recent DKM release, 2005's The Warrior Code, showcases punk ethics and Celtic influence on songs like The Auld Triangle, The Last Letter Home and the title track. Those who don't know the Murphys should treat themselves to their brand bagpipe-punk, made relevant by a sincere dedication to the working man which sets them apart from many of their punk peers.
Find out more about The Dropkick Murphys or their free music downloads.
Celtic MP3 Music Magazine writer Joe Wallace reviews music for many publications and writes both nonfiction as well as short stories. His nonfiction work includes articles for Korean Quarterly, Indie-Music.com, the Alternative Culture Guide, and Factsheet Five. Contact him through his website at www.freelance-zone.com.
McColgan sang on the first full-length album Do Or Die, produced by Rancid's Lars Fredriksen. The album sold more than 150,000 copies, and according to the group, that success came from word-of-mouth, not an ad campaign. After that initial success, Mike McColgan was replaced by Al Barr for the 1999 release The Gang's All Here.
The Murphys have never been satisfied with a traditional lineup,
adding mandolin player James Lynch and Spicy McHaggis on bagpipes in 2000. Rick Barton departed after getting married, replaced by guitarist Mark Orrell.
The most recent DKM release, 2005's The Warrior Code, showcases punk ethics and Celtic influence on songs like The Auld Triangle, The Last Letter Home and the title track. Those who don't know the Murphys should treat themselves to their brand bagpipe-punk, made relevant by a sincere dedication to the working man which sets them apart from many of their punk peers.
Find out more about The Dropkick Murphys or their free music downloads.
Celtic MP3 Music Magazine writer Joe Wallace reviews music for many publications and writes both nonfiction as well as short stories. His nonfiction work includes articles for Korean Quarterly, Indie-Music.com, the Alternative Culture Guide, and Factsheet Five. Contact him through his website at www.freelance-zone.com.
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