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Dropkick Murphys
Dropkick Murphys


Background information
Origin Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
Genre(s) Punk Rock
Hardcore Punk
Celtic Punk
Years active 1996—present
Label(s) Hellcat Records
Associated acts Street Dogs
The Bruisers
The Ducky Boys
The Exit
Everybody Out!
The Outlets
Website Website
Members
Tim Brennan
James Lynch
Al Barr
Ken Casey
Matt Kelly
Josh "Scruffy" Wallace
Jeff DaRosa
Former members
Marc Orrell
Mike McColgan
Rick Barton
Spicy McHaggis
Ryan Foltz
Jeff Erna
Joe Delaney



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Billy Joel, Neil Diamond Pay Tribute To Don Kirshner

January 19, 2011
Billy Joel, Neil Diamond Pay Tribute To Don KirshnerBilly Joel and Neil Diamond have led tributes to rock promoter Don Kirshner, who has died.

The 76-year-old, who was also a music publisher, died of heart failure In a hospital in Boca Raton on Monday (January 17).

An influential figure on the the US music scene, Kirshner also helped launch the careers of Prince, The Police and Lionel Richie.

Diamond told the Associated Press he was “saddened” to learn of Kirshner's death.

"ll always be grateful to him for pairing 'I'm A Believer' and other songs of mine with the Monkees,” he said. “The music business never had a better supporter."

Joel, whose career was also aided by Kirshner, said: "Don Kirshner gave new, young musicians the opportunity to showcase their performances for a huge audience during the 'golden age' of the popular music business.”

Kirshner began his career in the music industry as a song writer and he was recognised by the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2007.

(by Jason Gregory)



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