Clann An Drumma

Clann An Drumma
Clann An Drumma performing at Thunder in the Glens, Aviemore in 2017.
Clann An Drumma performing at Thunder in the Glens, Aviemore in 2017.
Background information
OriginGlasgow, Scotland
GenresDrums & pipes
Years active2001–present
MembersAlan Lamb
Grant MacLeod
Scott Kemp
Jamie Wilson
Past membersJoe 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
Dougie Wilkinson
Websitewww.clannandrumma.co.uk Edit this at Wikidata

Clann An Drumma (Scots Gaelic for "Children of the Drum") is a tribal band from Glasgow, Scotland.[1] 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.[1] 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).[2][3]

Joe Kilna MacKenzie died after a long illness, on 28 April 2009.[4]

  1. ^ a b Aitken, Ellidh (19 August 2023). "Dunfermline: Clann An Drumma bring unique show to PJ Molloys". Dunfermline Press. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  2. ^ Booth, Samantha (6 January 2003). "DRUM AND ACE; They're virtually unknown in Scotland, but Clann An Drumma count George Bush among their many fans". Daily Record (Scotland). Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  3. ^ Pendreigh, Brian (7 March 2002). "A recruit to the cadre of film songwriters". The Herald (Glasgow). Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Kilna - Joseph MacKenzie: Obituary". Legacy ia.