The Pogues
By Audra Wolfmann
The Pogues will forever be celebrated in the annals of rock history for two distinctions: their original blend of rowdy, political, punk-fueled Irish folk music that made them the fathers of the Celtic punk genre; and their frontman, the outlandishly dissolute and talented singer/songwriter Shane MacGowan. The Whisky-soaked anti-charisma of underdog MacGowan ignited the Pogues irresistible image as rogue Irish rockers and spawned a loyal following of fans far beyond Ireland and the Celtic Diaspora. However, the troubled persona that helped the band become legendary also led them down some rocky paths on the road to greatness.
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- Genre:
- Rock, Alternative/Indie, Celtic
- City Of Origin:
- King's Cross, United Kingdom
- Formed Date:
- 1982
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