The Pogues
London band who threw punk's speed and snarl at Irish folk, with tin whistle, banjo and accordion behind Shane MacGowan's songs. Authors of 'Fairytale of New York'.
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About The Pogues
The Pogues formed in London in 1982 under the name Pogue Mahone, an anglicised Irish phrase for "kiss my arse", and shortened it after the BBC took notice. Alongside Shane MacGowan the core lineup included Spider Stacy on tin whistle, Jem Finer on banjo and James Fearnley on accordion. 'Rum Sodomy & the Lash' (1985) was produced by Elvis Costello, and 'If I Should Fall from Grace with God' (1988) carried their Christmas duet with Kirsty MacColl.
MacGowan's drinking led to his dismissal in 1991, and Joe Strummer briefly stood in. The original members reunited for tours from 2001 until the band stopped in 2014. MacGowan died in 2023.
AlternativeCeltic punkCeltic folk musicCeltic rockFolk rockFolk pop
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Is The Pogues playing any festivals?
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Is The Pogues on tour?
Yes. The Pogues has 14 shows listed, from Utrecht, Netherlands on Nov 25, 2026 to London, UK on Dec 15, 2026.
What kind of music does The Pogues play?
The Pogues plays alternative, celtic punk and celtic folk music.
Who is in The Pogues?
The Pogues is Shane MacGowan (banjo, bodhrán), James Fearnley (accordion, guitar), Jem Finer (banjo, guitar), Spider Stacy (lead vocals, tin whistle), Terry Woods (cittern, concertina) and David Coulter (mandolin, percussion). Former members include Andrew Ranken, Cait O’Riordan, Philip Chevron and Darryl Hunt.
When did The Pogues form?
The Pogues formed in London in 1982.
What was The Pogues's first album?
The Pogues's first album was Red Roses for Me (1984). The latest is Migrants on the Home Front (2023).