The Pogues
UK
Formed: 1982
Died: 01 January 1996
Styles: Alternative/Indie Rock, Celtic Rock, Celtic/British Isles, College Rock, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, British Folk, Traditional Folk, Alternative Singer/Songwriter
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By demonstrating that the spirit of punk could live in traditional Irish folk music, the Pogues were one of the most radical bands of the mid-'80s. Led by Shane MacGowan, whose slurred, incomprehensible voice often disguised the sheer poetry of his songs, the Pogues were undeniably political -- not only were many of their songs explicitly in favor of working-class liberalism, but the wild, careening sound of their punk-injected folk was implicitly radical. While the band was clearly radical, they also had a wickedly warped sense of humor, which...
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