The Real McKenzies is a Scottish-influenced Celtic punk band founded in Vancouver, Canada in 1992.
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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. The band tours extensively, including an eight-month, 23-country tour in a van.[citation needed] On some of these tours, they have shared stages with Rancid, DragStrip Riot, NOFX, Flogging Molly, Xcrosscheckx, Rough Chukar, The Misfits, Metallica, The Rookers, Voodoo Glow Skulls and Shane MacGowan. [citation needed] Their songs have been used in beer commercials.[citation needed] Their music was recently used in the Scots-Canadian movie Stone of Destiny.
Lineup
- Paul McKenzie: vocals
- "Dirty" Kurt Robertson: guitar, vocals
- Matthew James Hawley, aka Matthew MacNasty: Highland bagpipes
- Gord Taylor: Highland bagpipes
- Karl Alvarez: 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
- Off The Leash, 2008
- Shine Not Burn, 2010
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
External links
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