The Pogues
The Pogues are an English[1] Celtic punk band.[2] The band was founded in 1982 in London by Shane MacGowan, Spider Stacy, and Jem Finer. MacGowan was the lead singer. Joe Strummer also played with them. They are best known for their Christmas song "Fairytale of New York", recorded with Kirsty MacColl.[3]
The band broke up in 2014, but got back together in 2024. Current members are Spider Stacy, Jem Finer, and James Fearnley. They are all from England.
The Pogues Media
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The Pogues in Brixton, 2004
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The Pogues with Shane MacGowan, 11 October 2006 in San Diego
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The Pogues on 1 August 2010 in Amsterdam
Spider Stacy of The Pogues playing the tin whistle.
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The expanded Pogues lineup takes a bow after the first of two sold out shows at Terminal 5 in New York City on September 16, 2025.
References
- ↑ Fearnley, J. (2012). Here Comes Everybody: The Story of the Pogues. Faber & Faber. ISBN 978-0-571-25540-5. Retrieved 2019-10-30.
- ↑ "The Reformation of That Irish Band From England: The Pogues". The Pogues. Retrieved 2019-10-30.
- ↑ Kirsty MacColl
