Welles Crowther was known as “The Man In The Red Bandana”
Dropkick Murphys have released a video for their new single “A Hero Among Many,” one of five bonus tracks included on the band’s expanded digital version of their For The People album via Dummy Luck Music/Play It Again Sam, now available to stream via all platforms.
“A Hero Among Many” pays tribute to 9/11 hero Welles Crowther (“The Man In The Red Bandana”), an equities trader, volunteer firefighter and Boston College alumnus who lost his life while saving others during the collapse of the World Trade Center in New York City, where he worked. Months after the tragedy, many survivors realized the person who saved them, “the man in the red bandana,” was Crowther.
“We are happy this song can bring attention to the actions of a real-life hero who gave his own life to help others,” Ken Casey shares.
Dropkick Murphys’ powerful and inspirational video, directed by Dark Details, recounts Welles’ courageous actions that fateful day, and shows examples of many people who have been inspired by his actions and the unique ways in which they have honored him.
For The People shows courage and confidence, speaking up against the injustices happening in the United States, and doing so with the strength and power that harkens back to Dropkick Murphys’ earliest punk rock roots. Dropkick Murphys continue to advocate for workers’ rights and human rights – as they have done for their entire 29+ year career.
Dropkick Murphys are currently touring across Europe and the UK through November 15th and then will return to the road February 9th to kick off their 2026 For The People…In The Pit St. Patrick’s Day Tour with The Aggrolites and Haywire supporting on most dates. The U.S. trek culminates March 13, 14, 15, and 17 in Boston with the band’s annual run of hometown dates during St. Patrick’s Day week that are attended by Dropkick Murphys fans from around the globe each year.
