ALBUMSongs of the Highlands, Songs of the SeaThe Real McKenzies
ALBUMBeer and LoathingThe Real McKenzies
ALBUMTwo Devils Will TalkThe Real McKenzies
ALBUMRats in the BurlapThe Real McKenzies
ALBUMWestwindsThe Real McKenzies
ALBUMShine Not BurnThe Real McKenzies
ALBUMOff the LeashThe Real McKenzies
ALBUM10,000 ShotsThe Real McKenzies
ALBUMOot & AbootThe Real McKenzies
ALBUMLoch'd & LoadedThe Real McKenzies
ALBUMClash of the TartansThe Real McKenzies
About The Real McKenzies
Artist Biography
Founded in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in 1992 by lead singer and songwriter Paul McKenzie (the sole constant member of the group), the Real McKenzies do for Scottish folk music what the Pogues did for the traditional music of Ireland. They rev it up to a speed and power that approximate punk rock, but still maintain the melodic sense of the original sound, and sometimes use bagpipes and acoustic guitars to give it a taste of folkie authenticity, while the lyrics deal with the joys and tragedies of Scottish history, as well as the group's well-documented love of booze. ~ Mark Deming
Hometown
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Genre
Alternative
Members of The Real McKenzies
The Real McKenzies was formed in 1992. Members of The Real McKenzies include, or have included, the following 3 members.