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American Celtic punk band known for their energetic live shows, working-class anthems, and fusion of traditional Irish folk music with punk rock aggression.Formed in Quincy, Massachusetts, USA in 1996 by Mike McColgan (vocals), Ken Casey (bass), Rick Barton (guitar), and Jeff Erna (drums).Achieved mainstream success with the song 'I'm Shipping Up to Boston' from the 2006 Martin Scorsese film 'The Departed'.Known for strong Boston roots, charitable work (Claddagh Fund), and raucous annual St. Patrick's Day shows.

• Original singer Mike McColgan left in 1998 to become a firefighter; Al Barr replaced him as lead vocalist alongside bassist Ken Casey.
• Faced a plagiarism lawsuit in 2002 over their song 'Fields of Athenry', but the case was dismissed.
• Became renowned for their intense community involvement and philanthropy, founding the Claddagh Fund charity in 2009 to support addiction recovery, veterans, and children's organizations.
• Achieved unexpected mainstream recognition when 'I'm Shipping Up to Boston' became a cultural phenomenon after its inclusion in 'The Departed', reaching No. 1 on the US Alternative chart and receiving a Grammy nomination.