Dropkick Murphys
Irish Folk Punk Hardcore
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.
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Dropkick Murphys Discography
 The Warrior's Code (2005)
The latest release delivers hard-hitting Dropkick Murphy fun...as usual.
 The Singles Collection (2000)
Volume 1 of songs originally released on vinyl, now available on CD.
 Do Or Die (1998)
Classic Dropkick Murphys featuring the city street anthem Barroom Hero.
Check out the HUGE Dropkick Murphys Discography .
Bio by J. Wallace |
