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The formation of Dropkick Murphys occurred in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1996.
Answer: False
The formation of Dropkick Murphys occurred in Quincy, Massachusetts, in 1996.
In which city and year were the Dropkick Murphys officially formed?
Answer: Quincy, Massachusetts in 1996
The Dropkick Murphys were officially formed in Quincy, Massachusetts, in 1996.
What is the origin of the band's name, Dropkick Murphys?
Answer: Named after an alcohol-detoxification facility run by Dr. John "Dropkick" Murphy.
The band's name derives from Dr. John "Dropkick" Murphy's alcohol-detoxification facility.
While influenced by traditional Irish folk music, Dropkick Murphys' primary musical genre is not solely traditional Irish folk.
Answer: True
The band is primarily recognized as a Celtic punk group, incorporating elements of Irish folk but distinct from purely traditional performances.
Dropkick Murphys released their first five albums under the major label Sony Music.
Answer: False
The band was initially signed to the independent punk record label Hellcat Records, releasing five albums for them.
Dropkick Murphys began releasing music independently through their own label, Born & Bred, in 2007.
Answer: True
In 2007, the band commenced releasing music through their proprietary imprint label, Born & Bred, distributed via Alternative Distribution Alliance.
The album *The Meanest of Times* (2007) was the band's highest-charting album upon its release.
Answer: False
The album *The Meanest of Times*, released in 2007, achieved a debut position of No. 20 on the Billboard charts, marking their highest chart debut at that time. Later albums achieved higher positions.
The band's thirteenth studio album, *For the People*, is scheduled for release in July 2025.
Answer: True
The band's thirteenth studio album is titled *For the People*, scheduled for release on July 4, 2025.
The album *The Gang's All Here* (1999) featured a more polished, pop-punk sound compared to the band's debut.
Answer: False
The album *The Gang's All Here* (1999) exhibited a more pronounced hardcore-street punk sound, akin to Barr's former band, The Bruisers, and integrated greater Irish influence than their debut album.
The band added bagpipes and mandolin players around the year 2000, significantly changing their sound.
Answer: True
The integration of instruments such as the bagpipe and mandolin into the band's lineup around the year 2000 marked a significant evolution in their sonic landscape.
The band's first live album was recorded during St. Patrick's Day weekend in 2002 at the Avalon Ballroom.
Answer: True
The band's inaugural live album, *Live on St. Patrick's Day from Boston, MA*, was recorded during St. Patrick's Day weekend in 2002 at the Avalon Ballroom.
The song 'The Warrior's Code' is inspired by boxer Micky Ward.
Answer: True
The song "The Warrior's Code" draws inspiration from boxer Micky Ward, whose likeness is also featured on the album cover of *The Warrior's Code*.
The albums *This Machine Still Kills Fascists* and *Okemah Rising* feature songs based on unused lyrics from Bob Dylan.
Answer: False
The albums *This Machine Still Kills Fascists* (2022) and *Okemah Rising* (2023) feature songs constructed from unused lyrics originally penned by Woody Guthrie, not Bob Dylan.
The EP *Boys on the Docks* was released in 1997 and marked their debut with Hellcat Records.
Answer: True
The EP *Boys on the Docks*, released in 1997, represented Dropkick Murphys' debut release on the Hellcat Records label.
*Live on Lansdowne, Boston MA* is the title of the band's 2010 live album.
Answer: True
The band's second live album, released on March 16, 2010, was titled *Live on Lansdowne, Boston MA*.
*Turn Up That Dial* is the band's tenth studio album.
Answer: True
The band's tenth studio album is titled *Turn Up That Dial*, released on April 30, 2021.
The 2022 album *This Machine Still Kills Fascists* uses unused lyrics from Woody Guthrie.
Answer: True
The 2022 album *This Machine Still Kills Fascists* features songs constructed from unused lyrics originally penned by Woody Guthrie.
*Okemah Rising* (2023) is the band's first album since their debut not to feature Al Barr.
Answer: False
*Okemah Rising* (2023), along with *This Machine Still Kills Fascists* (2022), represents the band's first albums since their 1998 debut not to feature Al Barr.
What is the primary musical genre most closely associated with the band Dropkick Murphys?
Answer: Celtic Punk
Dropkick Murphys are primarily recognized as a Celtic punk band, though their sound also incorporates elements of folk punk, street punk, oi!, and hardcore punk.
Identify the independent record label that initially signed Dropkick Murphys and the number of albums released under that contract.
Answer: Hellcat Records, five albums
The band was initially signed to the independent punk record label Hellcat Records, with whom they released five albums.
In what year did Dropkick Murphys commence releasing music under their proprietary imprint label, Born & Bred?
Answer: 2007
In 2007, the band commenced releasing music through their proprietary imprint label, Born & Bred, distributed via Alternative Distribution Alliance.
What new instrumentation and personnel were integrated into the band's lineup around the year 2000, significantly influencing their evolving sound?
Answer: Bagpipe player Robbie Mederios and mandolin player Ryan Foltz
Around 2000, the band integrated guitarist James Lynch, guitarist Marc Orrell, mandolin and tin whistle player Ryan Foltz, and bagpipe player Robbie "Spicy McHaggis" Mederios into their lineup.
Identify the notable musicians who contributed guest performances on the 2001 album *Sing Loud, Sing Proud!*.
Answer: Shane MacGowan and Colin McFaull
*Sing Loud, Sing Proud!*, released in 2001, featured guest contributions from Shane MacGowan, frontman of The Pogues, and Colin McFaull of Cock Sparrer.
Identify the title of the band's tenth studio album, which was released in April 2021.
Answer: Turn Up That Dial
The band's tenth studio album is titled *Turn Up That Dial*, released on April 30, 2021.
Which two albums, released in 2022 and 2023 respectively, marked the first since the band's debut not to feature Al Barr and utilized Woody Guthrie's lyrics?
Answer: *This Machine Still Kills Fascists* and *Okemah Rising*
Both *This Machine Still Kills Fascists* (2022) and *Okemah Rising* (2023) are notable for being the band's first albums since their 1998 debut not to feature Al Barr, and for incorporating songs based on unused lyrics by Woody Guthrie.
Ken Casey is the only member who has been with Dropkick Murphys since their inception in 1996.
Answer: True
Ken Casey has consistently remained the sole member of Dropkick Murphys since the band's inception in 1996.
Al Barr has been a continuous member of Dropkick Murphys since the band's formation in 1996.
Answer: False
Al Barr joined the band in 1998, succeeding Mike McColgan as lead vocalist. Ken Casey is the only continuous member since 1996.
Mike McColgan was the lead singer when Dropkick Murphys first formed.
Answer: True
Mike McColgan served as the original lead vocalist for Dropkick Murphys upon the band's formation in 1996.
Mike McColgan left the band to pursue a career in professional wrestling.
Answer: False
Mike McColgan departed from the band to pursue a career as a Boston firefighter, contrary to claims of pursuing professional wrestling.
Kevin Rheault is the current bassist, having officially joined the band in 2025 after touring since 2018.
Answer: True
Kevin Rheault holds the position of current bassist, having transitioned from a touring role (2018-2025) to official membership in 2025.
Al Barr, Mike McColgan, and Marc Orrell are listed as current members of Dropkick Murphys.
Answer: False
While Mike McColgan was an original vocalist and Marc Orrell a former guitarist, Al Barr is currently on hiatus. Only Ken Casey and a few others are continuous current members from the early days.
Who has consistently remained the sole member of Dropkick Murphys since the band's inception?
Answer: Ken Casey
Ken Casey has consistently remained the sole member of Dropkick Murphys since the band's inception in 1996.
Who served as the original lead vocalist for Dropkick Murphys upon the band's formation in 1996?
Answer: Mike McColgan
Mike McColgan served as the original lead vocalist for Dropkick Murphys upon the band's formation in 1996.
Which founding member departed the band during the recording sessions for their third album?
Answer: Rick Barton
Guitarist Rick Barton elected to depart during the recording sessions for their third album, *Sing Loud, Sing Proud!*, in 2000.
Which of the following is listed as a current member of Dropkick Murphys?
Answer: Jeff DaRosa
The current members listed include Ken Casey, Matt Kelly, James Lynch, Tim Brennan, Jeff DaRosa, and Kevin Rheault.
The 2004 single 'Tessie' marked the band's first major commercial success and charted significantly.
Answer: True
"Tessie," released in 2004, served as an homage to a Boston Red Sox fan club and became the band's first significant mainstream hit, achieving considerable chart success.
'I'm Shipping Up to Boston' is the only song by Dropkick Murphys to achieve gold certification.
Answer: False
'I'm Shipping Up to Boston' is recognized as the band's only platinum-selling single, not merely gold certified.
The music video for '10 Years of Service' was featured on MTV's *120 Minutes*.
Answer: True
The music video for the single "10 Years of Service," from the album *The Gang's All Here*, received airplay on MTV's *120 Minutes*.
The lyrics for 'I'm Shipping Up to Boston' were originally written by Woody Guthrie.
Answer: True
The song "I'm Shipping Up to Boston" incorporates lyrics derived from a Woody Guthrie poem, which the band discovered within his archival materials.
Jonathan Papelbon used 'I'm Shipping Up to Boston' as his walk-up song during the Red Sox's 2007 championship season.
Answer: True
Jonathan Papelbon, serving as the Boston Red Sox closer at the time, adopted "I'm Shipping Up to Boston" as his walk-up song and notably performed an Irish jig to it during the team's 2007 World Series championship season.
*11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory* reached number 2 on the Billboard charts in 2017.
Answer: True
The album *11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory* achieved significant chart success, debuting at number 8 and subsequently peaking at number 2 on the Billboard charts.
Which song is recognized as Dropkick Murphys' first significant mainstream hit and major charting single, released in 2004?
Answer: "Tessie"
"Tessie," released in 2004, served as an homage to a Boston Red Sox fan club and became the band's first significant mainstream hit, achieving considerable chart success.
What sales milestone did the song 'I'm Shipping Up to Boston' achieve for the band?
Answer: It became their only platinum-selling single.
The song "I'm Shipping Up to Boston" achieved the distinction of becoming the band's sole platinum-selling single.
What specific connection exists between the song 'I'm Shipping Up to Boston' and the legacy of Woody Guthrie?
Answer: The lyrics were discovered in Woody Guthrie's archives.
The song "I'm Shipping Up to Boston" incorporates lyrics derived from a Woody Guthrie poem, which the band discovered within his archival materials.
Which prominent Boston Red Sox player famously adopted 'I'm Shipping Up to Boston' as his walk-up song during the team's 2007 championship season?
Answer: Jonathan Papelbon
Jonathan Papelbon, serving as the Boston Red Sox closer at the time, adopted "I'm Shipping Up to Boston" as his walk-up song and notably performed an Irish jig to it during the team's 2007 World Series championship season.
What position did the 2017 album *11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory* attain on the Billboard charts?
Answer: Debuted at #8, peaked at #2
The album *11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory* achieved significant chart success, debuting at number 8 and subsequently peaking at number 2 on the Billboard charts.
Dropkick Murphys actively support working-class causes and ensure their merchandise is union-made in the USA.
Answer: True
Dropkick Murphys actively champion working-class causes and maintain a commitment to ensuring their merchandise is union-made in the USA.
Ken Casey publicly criticized a fan for wearing a MAGA hat at a Boston show in March 2025.
Answer: True
During a Boston performance in March 2025, Ken Casey confronted a fan displaying a MAGA hat, characterizing it as emblematic of a "cult."
Tim Brennan affirmed the band's anti-fascist stance after a fan made a communist salute onstage.
Answer: False
Following an incident where a fan made a Nazi salute onstage, Tim Brennan reaffirmed the band's anti-fascist stance.
In March 2022, the band released a statement condemning Neo-Nazis for using their song 'I'm Shipping Up to Boston'.
Answer: False
In March 2022, the band publicly condemned local Neo-Nazis for misusing their song "The Boys Are Back" in a parade video and pledged to actively counter the hate group's activities.
The song 'All You Tories' (2023) was created in solidarity with UK public-sector strikes.
Answer: True
The 2023 song 'All You Tories' was composed in solidarity with UK public-sector strikes, specifically in partnership with the RMT union.
The single 'Sirens' (2024) argues that political division benefits the working class.
Answer: False
The 2024 single 'Sirens' critiques political division, positing that it primarily benefits the wealthy elite, rather than the working class.
Dropkick Murphys performed at the 'Hands Off!' rally in Boston in April 2025, protesting against President Donald Trump.
Answer: True
In April 2025, Dropkick Murphys performed at the 'Hands Off!' rally in Boston, an event protesting against President Donald Trump.
Dropkick Murphys maintains a strong relationship with the Rolling Stones and supports their union activities.
Answer: False
Dropkick Murphys actively supports working-class and union causes; however, there is no documented strong relationship with the Rolling Stones.
What is the band's general stance regarding the support of working-class and union causes?
Answer: They actively support these causes and ensure their merchandise is union-made.
Dropkick Murphys actively champion working-class and union causes, maintaining a robust relationship with the AFL-CIO and ensuring all their merchandise is union-made in the United States.
During a Boston performance in March 2025, Ken Casey confronted a fan displaying a MAGA hat, characterizing it as a symbol of what?
Answer: A cult
During a March 16, 2025 performance in Boston, Ken Casey confronted a fan displaying a MAGA hat, characterizing it as emblematic of a "cult."
What was the stated purpose behind the composition of the song 'All You Tories,' released in 2023?
Answer: To express solidarity with UK public-sector strikes, in partnership with the RMT union.
The 2023 song 'All You Tories' was composed in solidarity with UK public-sector strikes, specifically in partnership with the RMT union.
What is the significance of the band's merchandise being 100% union-made in the United States?
Answer: It demonstrates their commitment to supporting American laborers and union causes.
By exclusively offering 100% union-made merchandise manufactured in the United States, the band visibly demonstrates their support for American laborers.
What controversy arose at the 'Punk in the Park' festival in Denver in July 2025?
Answer: The festival promoter had donated to Donald Trump's campaign.
Dropkick Murphys discovered that the festival's promoter, Cameron Collins, had contributed to Donald Trump's campaign. Ken Casey publicly denounced this affiliation during their performance, prompting the band to declare they would cease participating in 'Punk in the Park' festivals.
The band released a charity CD in 2005 to honor Sgt. Andrew K. Farrar Jr., with proceeds going to his memorial fund.
Answer: True
In 2005, the band released a charity CD single featuring 'The Fields of Athenry' and 'Last Letter Home' (dedicated to Sgt. Andrew K. Farrar Jr.), with all proceeds directed to his memorial fund.
Ken Casey founded The Claddagh Fund in 2009 to support environmental causes.
Answer: False
Ken Casey founded The Claddagh Fund in 2009, an organization dedicated to supporting community non-profits focused on children, veterans, and rehabilitation programs, rather than environmental causes.
Dropkick Murphys raised over $100,000 for Boston Marathon bombing victims through T-shirt sales.
Answer: True
Through the sale of commemorative T-shirts, Dropkick Murphys successfully raised over $100,000 for victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.
The band partnered with The Pablove Foundation in 2015 to support research into adult cancer.
Answer: False
In 2015, the band established a partnership with The Pablove Foundation, an organization focused on supporting research into pediatric cancer.
Dropkick Murphys received an award in 2016 for their work supporting children and veterans.
Answer: True
The band received the 'Robert F. Kennedy Children's Action Corps' Embracing the Legacy Award' in 2016, acknowledging their extensive charitable work benefiting children and military veterans.
Ken Casey founded which charity organization in 2009, and what is its primary focus?
Answer: The Claddagh Fund
In 2009, Ken Casey founded The Claddagh Fund, a charitable organization that supports community-based non-profits concentrating on children, veterans, and alcohol/drug rehabilitation programs.
How did the band provide support to victims of the Boston Marathon bombing?
Answer: By releasing a charity EP with Bruce Springsteen and selling 'For Boston' T-shirts.
The band designed and sold a "For Boston" T-shirt, generating over $100,000 for the victims. Additionally, they released a charity EP, *Rose Tattoo: For Boston Charity EP*, featuring Bruce Springsteen, and participated in benefit concerts.
In what year did Dropkick Murphys receive the 'Robert F. Kennedy Children's Action Corps' Embracing the Legacy Award'?
Answer: 2016
The band received the 'Robert F. Kennedy Children's Action Corps' Embracing the Legacy Award' in 2016, acknowledging their extensive charitable work benefiting children and military veterans.
What is the primary focus of The Claddagh Fund, founded by Ken Casey?
Answer: Supporting community non-profits focused on children, veterans, and rehabilitation.
In 2009, Ken Casey founded The Claddagh Fund, a charitable organization that supports community-based non-profits concentrating on children, veterans, and alcohol/drug rehabilitation programs.
The band has a tradition of performing annual shows around St. Patrick's Day in New York City.
Answer: False
The band has established a notable tradition of performing annual shows around St. Patrick's Day, primarily centered in the Boston area, not New York City.
'Tessie' is still played at Red Sox games after wins, alongside 'Dirty Water'.
Answer: True
The song "Tessie" continues to be played at Red Sox games following victories, alongside "Dirty Water."
Ken Casey described the band's goal as being the 'AC/DC of Celtic punk rock.'
Answer: True
Ken Casey articulated the band's goal as aspiring to be the "AC/DC of Celtic punk rock," emphasizing consistency over radical stylistic evolution.
What significant tradition have Dropkick Murphys established regarding their annual live performances?
Answer: Performing yearly shows around St. Patrick's Day in the Boston area.
The band has established a notable tradition of performing annual shows around St. Patrick's Day, primarily centered in the Boston area.
What did Ken Casey state was the band's goal in relation to AC/DC?
Answer: To become the AC/DC of Celtic punk rock.
Ken Casey articulated the band's goal as aspiring to be the "AC/DC of Celtic punk rock," emphasizing consistency over radical stylistic evolution.
How did Dropkick Murphys collaborate with a Ukrainian band in response to the 2022 invasion of Ukraine?
Answer: O'Hamsters sang lead vocals on a Ukrainian version of 'We Shall Overcome,' with Dropkick Murphys providing music.
They collaborated with the Ukrainian Celtic punk band O'Hamsters to produce a Ukrainian rendition of "We Shall Overcome." O'Hamsters performed lead vocals, while Dropkick Murphys provided the musical arrangement and backup vocals, with proceeds directed to charities supporting Ukraine.
What is the Virtual International Authority File (VIAF) and its function within bibliographic data management?
Answer: A service aggregating national bibliographic data into a single virtual authority file.
VIAF stands for Virtual International Authority File, a service that aggregates multiple national bibliographic data and authority files into a single virtual authority file.
What information is conveyed by the image caption 'James Lynch playing guitar in 2007'?
Answer: A photograph of the guitarist performing in 2007.
The caption refers to a photograph illustrating James Lynch, a guitarist for Dropkick Murphys, performing with his instrument in the year 2007.