Clann An Drumma Explained

Clann An Drumma
Origin:Glasgow, Scotland
Genre:Drums & pipes
Years Active:2001–present
Associated Acts:Albannach
Website:www.clannandrumma.co.uk
Current Members:Dougie Wilkinson
Alan Lamb
Grant MacLeod
Scott Kemp
Jamie Wilson
Past Members:Joe Kilna MacKenzie
Tu-Bardh Wilson
Jamesie Johnston
Jaquie Holland
Donnie MacNeil
Davy Morrison
Aya Thorne
Kyle Gray
Brian Cartwright
Wayne Manning
Robbie MacFarlane
Stevie Kirkpatrick
Maggie Kilna
Al Reid
Craig MacFarlane
Martin Brandon
Jamie Stewart
Davy Carney

Clann An Drumma (Scots Gaelic for "Children of the Drum") is a tribal band from Glasgow, Scotland. Clann An Drumma was formed by Joe Kilna MacKenzie, Jacquie Holland, and Tu-Bardh Stormcrow Wilson, among others. Their line-up has changed over the years.

Their music involves heavy use of percussion and Highland bagpipes. The band's motto is "Keep it Tribal". As of 2023, the band has released a total of seven studio albums.

One of their better-known pieces is "Sgt. MacKenzie". It was composed by Joe MacKenzie in memory of his great grandfather, Charles Stuart MacKenzie, who was killed in action during World War I. "Sgt. MacKenzie" is perhaps a departure from their normal style, as its drumming and piping are subdued, and it is primarily a vocal piece. It was featured in the soundtrack to the film, We Were Soldiers (2002), and in the movie End of Watch (2012).

Joe Kilna MacKenzie died after a long illness, on 28 April 2009.[1]

Current members

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

Compilation albums

See also

Albannach

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Obituary . Legacy ia .