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: AFL-CIO NOW BLOGDropkick Murphys? New Song Backs Wisconsin Workers
By Mike Hall
Progressive, working-class Irish rockers, the Dropkick Murphys, have joined the fight for middle-class jobs and workers? rights in Wisconsin, with an early release of their song ?Take ‘Em Down? from their upcoming album ?Going Out in Style.? They also have made the song available to be played at solidarity rallies across the country.
Click here to stream the song.
The band, which has a long history of supporting workers’ rights and union causes, released the following statement:
Dropkick Murphys would like to take a moment to acknowledge the struggles of the working people of Wisconsin and to pledge our support and solidarity by releasing the song ,”Take ‘Em Down” from our upcoming album. We think it’s appropriate at the moment and hope you like it….We’ll see you in Wisconsin in a few days! The Dropkick Murphys Stand With Wisconsin!!!!!
Full post as published by AFL-CIO NOW BLOG on February 22, 2011 (boomark / email).
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