Dropkick Murphys Release Video for 'The Big Man'

Animated clip features the band's longtime friend Fletcher Dragge from Pennywise

Feb. 5, 2026 at 9:55am

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Dropkick Murphys have released a humorous music video for their song 'The Big Man,' which is an ode to the band's longtime friend Fletcher Dragge from the punk rock group Pennywise. The animated clip is mixed with performance footage from Dropkick Murphys' shows around the world, including scenes from the band's recent tours with Pennywise.

Why it matters

The release of the 'The Big Man' video continues Dropkick Murphys' long-standing tradition of creating visually engaging content to accompany their music. The band has built a loyal fanbase over decades of touring and recording, and this new video will help promote their upcoming 2026 For The People...In The Pit St. Patrick's Day Tour.

The details

The 'The Big Man' video features character design and storyboarding by Adam Murphy and animation by Black Balloon Media. The clip is mixed with performance footage from Dropkick Murphys' shows, including scenes from the band's recent tours with Pennywise. Dropkick Murphys will be hitting the road in 2026 for their annual St. Patrick's Day tour, with support from The Aggrolites and Haywire on most dates.

  • Dropkick Murphys released the 'The Big Man' video on February 5, 2026.
  • The band's 2026 For The People...In The Pit St. Patrick's Day Tour kicks off on February 9, 2026 and wraps up on March 13, 14, 15 and 17 in Boston.

The players

Dropkick Murphys

A Celtic punk rock band from Boston, Massachusetts that has built a loyal fanbase over decades of touring and recording.

Fletcher Dragge

The longtime friend of Dropkick Murphys and member of the punk rock group Pennywise, who is the subject of the band's song 'The Big Man'.

The Aggrolites

A reggae/ska band that will be supporting Dropkick Murphys on most dates of their 2026 For The People...In The Pit St. Patrick's Day Tour.

Haywire

A band that will be supporting Dropkick Murphys on most dates of their 2026 For The People...In The Pit St. Patrick's Day Tour.

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What’s next

Dropkick Murphys will be hitting the road in 2026 for their annual St. Patrick's Day tour, with support from The Aggrolites and Haywire on most dates.

The takeaway

Dropkick Murphys' new music video for 'The Big Man' showcases the band's continued commitment to creating engaging visual content for their loyal fanbase, while also promoting their upcoming tour that will bring their high-energy Celtic punk sound to audiences across the United States.