This brought to you by Dropkick Murphys myspace bulletin.

We were very sad to hear earlier today of the passing of our dear friend. Ronnie Drew, a founding member of the Irish folk group the Dubliners. Ronnie passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 73.

Ronnie was an inspiration to us all, and it was huge honor to work with him last year when we recorded "Flannigan's Ball" together.

He was the genuine article; a talented artist, a humble man and a wonderful spirit. He will be sadly missed and dearly remembered.

Ronnie is survived by his two children and five grandchildren. Our hearts & sympathies go out to his family & loved ones.

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R.I.P. Ronnie

Respectfully,

Ken, Matt, Al, James, Tim, Josh, Jeff, and everyone in the Dropkick Murphys camp.

Though I had not heard of him recently within the past couple of months I found his music to be what music should be. If you haven't heard The Dubliners check them out they are amazing Irish folk and just won't be the same without Ronnie.