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Dropkick Murphys are an American Celtic punk band formed in Quincy, Massachusetts in 1996. [5] The current lineup consists of co-lead vocalist Ken Casey, drummer Matt Kelly, co-lead vocalist Al Barr (on hiatus from the band since 2022), rhythm and lead guitarist James Lynch, lead guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Tim Brennan, multi-instrumentalist Jeff DaRosa and bassist Kevin Rheault.
- The Dropkick Murphys Played Its First Show on a Dare. The band pretty much came together by accident. One day, a kid who worked with Casey said to him, “You’re always talking about starting a band.
- Casey Didn’t Know How to Play an Instrument Before Starting the Band. In addition to having zero experience working in a band, Casey didn’t even know how to play an instrument before accepting the dare.
- The Name Came from a Local Wrestler. The name Dropkick Murphys came from the nickname given to Massachusetts-born professional wrestler and sanatorium owner John E. “Dropkick” Murphy.
- The Band Used to Press Their Own 45s. Before making it big, the Dropkick Murphys used to press their own 45 RPM records and even started their own label called Flat Records.
Feb 23, 2021 · The name, Dropkick Murphys, was inspired by professional wrestler John E. “Dropkick” Murphy, a Massachusetts native who also owned and ran the Bellows Farms Sanatorium, a rehab for alcoholics ...
Jan 1, 2013 · Signed and Sealed in Blood will be released in the U.S. on Jan. 8. If there's a soundtrack for last call in a Boston dive bar, the Dropkick Murphys' music is on it. The new single from the Boston ...
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Jul 6, 2021 · Classic Rock. The story behind Dropkick Murphys' I’m Shipping Up To Boston. By Henry Yates. ( Classic Rock ) published 6 July 2021. Dropkick Murphys' I’m Shipping Up To Boston was a collision of Celtic punk, legless pirates, and beyond-the-grave lyrics from American folk hero Woody Guthrie. When you purchase through links on our site, we ...
Feb 4, 2023 · The Untold Truth Of Dropkick Murphys. You probably know that the Dropkick Murphys had their first gig at Boston's beloved, but now defunct, club, The Rat. And that their big break came from touring with other Boston darlings The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. And that their Boston St. Patrick's Day shows (via CBS Boston) are the stuff of legend and ...
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In 30 minutes head to our YouTube channel to watch the premiere of the music video for TEN TIMES MORE the 2nd single from our forthcoming new album THIS MACHINE STILL ...
