The Pogues

The Pogues

Genre: Irish Punk

Country: London/Ireland

City: Kings Cross,

Status: Active

Website: The Pogues



Biography

The Pogues are credited for being the founders of Celtic Punk. The band formed in 1982 with the very charismatic frontman, Shane MacGowan. The band made a name for themselves by playing traditional Irish Folk with a punk rock influence. The band came together in Northern London with the name Pogue Mahon, being an anglicisation from the Irish langue pog mo thoin meaning "kiss my ass."

Discography

1.Red Roses for Me
2.Rum Sodomy And The Lash
3.If I should fall From Grace with God
4.Peace And Love
5.Hell's Ditch
6.Waiting For Herb
7.Pogue Mahone
8.The Best Of The Pogues
9.The Pogues, The Rest Of The Best
10.Essential Pogues
11.The Best Of The Pogues Vol. 1
12.The Best Of The Pogues Vol.2
13.The Very Best Of The Pogues



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