Dropkick Murphys
Biography
Dropkick Murphys are an American Celtic punk band formed in Quincy, Massachusetts in 1996. The lineup consists of co-lead vocalist Ken Casey, drummer Matt Kelly, co-lead vocalist Al Barr (on hiatus since 2022), rhythm and lead guitarist James Lynch, lead guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Tim Brennan, multi-instrumentalist and rhythm guitarist Jeff DaRosa, and bassist Kevin Rheault. Casey has been the band's only constant member since the band formed. The band is known for their loud, energetic live shows
Known For & Full Filmography5 Titles
Drama Series - 2010, 16 episodes • as Self - Musical Guest
A late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien.
Drama Series - 1993, 16 episodes • as Self - Musical Guest
Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition in sheer strangeness. Along with the celebrity interviews and musical numbers typical of late-night talk shows, this program make frequent use of odd walk-on characters and frequent "visits" from celebrity guests.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Self - Preformer
The Warped Tour documentary captures the heart and soul of The Van's Warped Tour. It sheds light on how the Warped Tour has become the longest running and most successful traveling music festival in American history against all odds. It speaks to a generation and reflects their views on life, music and politics. The film reveals how a million patrons a year pass through its gates to find the central meeting place for a generation. It also illustrates the underdog story of Kevin Lyman, and how his good nature and natural generosity are at the core of the scene's success. This is the first documentary to tell the complete story of the tour's rocky start in 1995, to its induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and its importance in music culture today.
Movie - 2000, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Documentary with interviews and clips of bands from Epitaph and Burning Heart.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Self
Dropkick Murphys met Woody Guthrie’s daughter Nora over 20 years ago, collaborating on songs like 2003’s “Blackout” and 2005’s “I’m Shipping Up To Boston,” which were written around unrecorded lyrics by Woody Guthrie. The band always intended to revisit the Guthrie archive and create more songs, but didn’t get the chance until April 2022. They recorded two albums, ‘This Machine Still Kills Fascists’ (2022) and ‘Okemah Rising’ (2023), in Tulsa, Oklahoma, going fully acoustic for the first time as a tribute to Guthrie. The project also led to their first seated theater tour. “This Machine Rising” tells the story of Dropkick Murphys’ journey with Woody Guthrie’s lyrics, focusing on the Tulsa sessions, the theater tour, and the enduring power of music and words to unite the working class and promote equity.