Dropkick Murphys Release Video for 'The Big Man'

The animated clip features the band's longtime friend Fletcher Dragge from Pennywise.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 10:55am

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Dropkick Murphys have released a humorous video for their song 'The Big Man,' which is an ode to the band's longtime friend Fletcher Dragge from 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 video for 'The Big Man' celebrates the long-standing friendship between Dropkick Murphys and Pennywise, two iconic punk rock bands that have toured together extensively over the years. The animated visuals and humorous tone of the video help promote the band's upcoming 2026 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. Dropkick Murphys will be hitting the road for their 2026 For The People...In The Pit St. Patrick's Day Tour, which will include support from The Aggrolites and Haywire on most dates. The U.S. trek kicks off on February 9th and wraps up with the band's annual run of hometown dates in Boston during St. Patrick's Day week.

  • Dropkick Murphys released the video for 'The Big Man' 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.
  • Dropkick Murphys will perform their annual St. Patrick's Day week shows in Boston on March 13, 14, 15 and 17, 2026.

The players

Dropkick Murphys

An American Celtic punk band formed in Quincy, Massachusetts in 1996, known for their energetic live shows and incorporation of traditional Irish and Scottish folk music.

Fletcher Dragge

The longtime guitarist and founding member of the punk rock band Pennywise, who has been a close friend and collaborator with Dropkick Murphys over the years.

The Aggrolites

A American reggae and ska band that will be supporting Dropkick Murphys on most dates of their 2026 St. Patrick's Day tour.

Haywire

A punk rock band that will also be supporting Dropkick Murphys on most dates of their 2026 St. Patrick's Day tour.

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What’s next

Dropkick Murphys will kick off their 2026 For The People...In The Pit St. Patrick's Day Tour on February 9th, with The Aggrolites and Haywire providing support on most dates. The band will then return to Boston for their annual St. Patrick's Day week shows on March 13, 14, 15 and 17.

The takeaway

The release of the 'The Big Man' video and upcoming tour dates showcase Dropkick Murphys' enduring popularity and their strong connection to the punk rock community, particularly through their longstanding friendship with Pennywise. The band continues to blend their Celtic punk sound with humor and energy to connect with fans both old and new.