Barton, Rick
The Great Unknown
Rick Barton is an American DIY underground songwriter with a treasure trove of heartfelt, gut wrenching material. In addition to his songwriting talents he has also started several iconic Boston bands including The Outlets, Dropkick Murphys, Everybody Out, and Continental (the band he co-founded with his son Stephen Barton). Rick Barton is currently playing guitar, writing and touring with Mike McColgan & The Bomb Squad performing the classic Dropkick Murphy's album which he co-wrote 'Do Or Die'. Barton's career which began in 1979 (Outlets) has now spanned 6 decades. He wears his life experience on his sleeve and combined with his vast musical experience he has shaped a brand new kind of sound! Soulful, stripped down and teeming with relatable lyrics that will bring you to tears at moments and then have you chuckling over a line you've experienced in your life. Enjoy! May all you weary souls and wandering minstrels join with me and sing our songs of despair. For what else have we got? Perhaps, a little hope that all is not lost, to know that we once had a love so divine, we can always take solace in those haunting memories! -- Rick