11 Facts About Dropkick Murphys

Dropkick Murphys are an American Celtic punk band formed in Quincy, Massachusetts in 1996.

The "Dropkick Murphys" first started playing in the basement of a friend's barbershop and soon began to tour and record.

Dropkick Murphys re-recorded their own song "Boys on the Docks" with Al on vocals.

In 2005, Dropkick Murphys released Singles Collection Volume 2, featuring covers, B-sides, and other material that didn't make it onto previous albums, and the band contributed a recording of "We Got the Power" to Rock Against Bush, Vol.

On this tour the Dropkick Murphys announced that they are going to record a new album in May 2016, which will include a cover version of "You'll Never Walk Alone".

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Dropkick Murphys was hit in the head by a beer can, causing blood to appear on his face, though he stayed on stage and finished the concert while the involved fan was escorted from the building.

Dropkick Murphys's first recording with the band was a cover of "We Shall Overcome".

Dropkick Murphys have been known for supporting working class and union causes, and have a strong relationship with the AFL–CIO.

On Saturday August 13,2011, Dropkick Murphys issued a statement of solidarity with the 45,000 Communications Workers of America and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers on strike from Verizon Communications, Inc.

Farrar, who was a big fan of the Dropkick Murphys, made a request to his family that if he did not survive his tour of duty, he wanted "The Fields of Athenry" to be played at his funeral.

On May 20,2016, the Dropkick Murphys received the "Robert F Kennedy Children's Action Corps' Embracing the Legacy Award" for years of charity work with various organizations including work with children and military veteran.