The Dropkick Murphy’s are:

Al Barr - Vocals
Ken Casey - Bass, Vocals
Rick Barton - Guitar
Matt Kelly - Drums
James Lynch - Guitar

In 1996, Rick Barton and Ken Casey started the Dropkick Murphy’s in Boston with Mike McColgan and Jeff Erna. Influenced not only by the Boston punk/hardcore scene, but by Irish folk as well, the band practiced in the basement of a friend’s basement. The Dropkicks had their own unique sound and positive message. They began playing small clubs and venues around Boston, and surprisingly the kids at the shows caught on to their sound.

They got signed to Cyclone Records early in 1997. They recorded and released "Boys On The Docks", a 6 song EP, that same year. The EP features the title track, as well as "Euro Trash" and "Never Alone", which continue to be fan favorites. Throughout 1997, the band toured to support their EP, which was a big success.

Hell-Cat Records took note of this success and signed the Dropkick Murphys in 1998. They then released, "Do Or Die", which features one of their most popular songs, "Skinhead On The MBTA", as well as "Barroom Hero" and the title track. Once again, touring boosted the sales of their first full-length.

By 1999, The Dropkicks had become huge on the punk scene. They played packed shows, not to mention headlining tours like the "Punk O Rama" Tour with the Bouncing Souls. In March they released "The Gang’s All Here", their second full album. It includes the anthems "Boston Asphalt" and "10 Years Of Service", as well as their own take on the Irish folk song "The Fighting 69th". This album truly broke the band through to the punk mainstream.

In 2000, the band put out "The Early Years", or "Singles Collection", as it’s called in the US. It includes the best songs off of their first album as well off of their numerous 7". It also includes 10 live tracks from the "Gang’s All Here" premiere party. The live track’s include 3 Clash covers: "Career Opportunities", "Guns Of Brixton", and "White Riot".

The Dropkick Murphy’s have been and continue to play music that most would never accept into the mainstream. However, thousands, if not millions, of kids around the world have accepted the punk/oi/Irish folk band among the ranks of punk elite. The band is currently touring Europe and working on their third LP.

1997 - Boys On The Docks
--- This is the Murphy’s first release and all 6 songs on the EP have become Dropkick classics. Includes "Never Alone", "Streets Of Boston", and "Euro Trash".

1998 - Do Or Die
--- This was the band’s first full-length, and an awesome one at that. It opens with the Irish anthem "Cadence To Arms", and also has "Never Alone", "Road Of The Righteous", "Barroom Hero", and "Skinhead On The MBTA". The album was widely accepted upon its release.

1999 - The Gang’s All Here
--- This album, backed by "10 Years of Service" and "Going Strong", was a huge seller in the punk underground. The Dropkicks toured with The Bouncing Souls and The Dwarves to support it.

2000 - The Singles Collection
--- This album is the US equivalent of "The Early Years". "Singles", however, includes more live tracks. The rest of the CD is compiled of old songs including "John Law", "3rd man In", and "Never Alone".

2001 - Sing Loud, Sing Proud
--- Awesome third studio effort. It maintains the drunken Irish jig-punk style as usual, with an emphasis on the JIG on certain songs. "Good Rats", "Bottles and Caps", and "Heroes From Our Past" highlight.

In 1996, the band did a 7’ split with The Ducky Boys. There were only 4000 pressed, making it damn hard to find. Includes "Barroom Hero" and "Fightstarter Karaoke".

"Fire And Brimstone" was released in early 1997. The EP includes "Never Alone" and "Take It Or Leave It". There were a mere 1000 pressed, and only 100 red, making this extremely rare.

Only weeks after the release of "Fire And Brimstone" came yet another EP, "Tattoos and Scally Caps". This one has "Regular Guy" and the Clash cover "Career Opportunities".

Shortly after the release of The Dropkick’s first full-length "Do Or Die", they put out yet another 7", titled "Curse Of A Fallen Soul". It includes the title track, along with "Going Strong" and "Rebel".

The band did a split with Oxymoron in 1998. There were 3000 pressed, and the EP includes "Watch Your Back" and "10 Years Of Service".

The Murphy’s had a third split in 1999, as they shared a 7" with hardcore legends Agnostic Front. Only 1000 were pressed.