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Dropkick MurphysDropkick Murphys are a punk rock band formed in the Irish Catholic working class neighborhoods of South Boston, MA. They practised in the basement of a friend's barbershop, blending punk rock, irish folk, rock, and hardcore into something they could call their own. The sound of their music is rooted in such outfits like Stiff Little Fingers, The Pogues, AC/DC (who the Murphys cite as being the instigators of the marriage between bagpipes and rock and roll), The Clash, The Misfits and Motrhead. Their name was taken from a local rehab centre. Band History Dropkick Murphys was formed in 1995 by Mike McColgan (vocals), Ken Casey (bass), Rick Barton (guitar). After cycling through a series of drummers the band settled on 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 1998. 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 Gangs All Here and major changes were on the way. Lars Fredriksen who had produced Dropkick’s first two albums exited to pursue other interest and Rick Barton left after getting married. James lynch from the band Ducky Boys was picked by Barton to replace him in the group. The band also decided to recruit new members, guitarist Marc Orrell, (also a self-taught accordionist.) Spicy McHaggis (bagpipes)(replaced by Scruffy Wallace when McHaggis left "because he was whipped") and Ryan Foltz (mandolin/tin whistle). In 2001 Dropkick 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 and included the radio hit Walk Away, as well as the song Fields of Athenry which made its debut on the compilation album Atticus: Dragging the Lake Vol. 2. In 2005, the Murphys released Singles Collection Volume 2, featuring covers, b-sides and other stuff which didn't make it onto previous albums. Their latest venture is set for a June 2005 release. Discography Full Albums Singles and 7' compilations See also External links
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