Flogging Molly

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Formed:
1996, over 16 years ago.
Snapshot:
A Group with 10 releases. 7 members.

Biography

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Flogging Molly are an Irish/US Irish folk/punk band formed in LA by singer-songwriter Dave King. The band cite The Pogues as an important influence in their music.

King met fiddler Bridget Regan in an Irish pub, Molly Malones, in LA. They were joined by more musicians until they became a seven-piece. The other band members are guitarist Dennis Casey, accordionist Matt Hensley, bassist Nathen Maxwell, mandolin player Bob Schmidt and drummer George Schwindt.

The band recorded their debut album in Molly Malones to capture the energy of their live performance. Alive Behind the Green Door was released in 1997. The first studio album 2000's Swagger provided the track "Salty Dog' which was used in the Pirates of the Caribbean film. Of their next albums, 2002's Drunken Lullabies and 2004 Within a Mile From Home, the latter was more successful, reaching No. 20 on the Billboard Chart.

Pictures

Flogging Molly - Vans Warped Tour 2002 in Atlanta, GA Getty Images

Vans Warped Tour 2002 in Atlanta, GA

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Flogging Molly - 2005 Roskilde Festival - Day 1 Getty Images

2005 Roskilde Festival - Day 1

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Genres

Punk, Celtic,
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Discography

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Members

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Bridget Regan

Bridget Regan

current & founder member
George Schwindt

George Schwindt

current & founder member
Matt Hensley

Matt Hensley

current & founder member
Nathen Maxwell

Nathen Maxwell

current & founder member

Robert Schmidt

current & founder member
Dave King

Dave King

current & founder member
    • 1996-
Dennis Casey

Dennis Casey

current member
    • 1999-

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