Brendan Kelly (musician)

Brendan Kelly (born September 8, 1976) is the bassist/vocalist of Chicago-based punk band The Lawrence Arms, as well as guitarist/lead vocalist in The Falcon. Kelly's former bands include Slapstick and The Broadways. He is often known for his raspy vocals and drunken demeanor.

Kelly also appeared on "The Daily Show" in a correspondent piece by Ed Helms entitled "The Clash" in which he criticised Michale Graves for being a Republican.

He attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois and graduated in 2000 with a Bachelor's degree in Radio, Television, and Film.

He is a large fan of country music, explaining styles of songs such as "Old Mexico Way" and "Warped Summer Extravaganza (Major Excellent)" in The Lawrence Arms, as well as "R.L. Burnouts Inc." in The Falcon.

Kelly boycotts the Warped Tour on the belief that it ruins the original system for underground bands of touring and supporting larger bands, as well as ruining business for small venues. He along with The Lawrence Arms were banned for life for spreading this belief to the audience whilst participating in the Warped Tour.

ee also

* Slapstick Family Tree
* The Lawrence Arms
* The Falcon
* [http://www.thepunksite.com/interviews.php?page=lawrencearms Interview with Brendan Kelly]
* [http://thelawrencearms.net/ The Lawrence Arms official website]
* [http://lawrencearms.org/ The Lawrence Arms unofficial website]