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Formed in 1996, the Celtic punk group Dropkick Murphys (see photo, right) has become a Bay State institution. While scoring hits with songs like “Tessie,” “Shipping Up to Boston” and “The State of Massachusetts,” the band has also...Foo Fighters “Sonic Highways” Album Review: Extended Cut
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