Biography The Real McKenzies
Real McKenzies is a Scottish-influenced Celtic punk band founded in Vancouver, Canada in 1992. All, or most, of the band members have Scottish heritage.
In addition to writing and performing original music, Real McKenzies resurrect traditional Scottish songs, giving them a new punk-influenced sound. They include bagpipes in all of their studio albums and at most of their concerts. Lead singer Paul McKenzie leads a high-energy act that tours extensively, including an eight-month, 23-country tour in a van. On some of these tours, they have shared stages with Rancid, DragStrip Riot, NOFX, Flogging Molly, Rough Chukar, The Misfits, Metallica, Voodoo Glow Skulls and even Shane MacGowan. Their songs have been used in beer commercials and featured in video games such as Tony Hawk Underground.
Canadian punk rock groupsfolk punkCeltic punk
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In addition to writing and performing original music, Real McKenzies resurrect traditional Scottish songs, giving them a new punk-influenced sound. They include bagpipes in all of their studio albums and at most of their concerts. Lead singer Paul McKenzie leads a high-energy act that tours extensively, including an eight-month, 23-country tour in a van. On some of these tours, they have shared stages with Rancid, DragStrip Riot, NOFX, Flogging Molly, Rough Chukar, The Misfits, Metallica, Voodoo Glow Skulls and even Shane MacGowan. Their songs have been used in beer commercials and featured in video games such as Tony Hawk Underground.
Lineup
- Paul McKenzie, vocals
- Dirty Kurt Robertson, guitar, vocals
- Matthew MacNasty, bagpipes real name: Matthew James Hawley
- "Little" Joe Raposo, bass guitar
- Sean Sellers, drums
- Mark "Bone" Boland, guitar, vocals
- Dave Gregg, guitar
Discography
- Real McKenzies , 1995
- Clash of the Tartans, 1998
- Loch'd and Loaded, 2001
- Pissed Tae Th' Gills, 2002
- Oot & Aboot, 2003
- 10,000 Shots, 2005
Compilations
- Short Music for Short People,1999
- Alpha Motherfuckers - A Tribute To Turbonegro, 2001
- Agropop Now, 2003
- "Floyd" A Free punk compilation CD handed out at the 2001 Warped Tour
See also
- List of bands from Canada
External links
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