Pogues

The Pogues' Shane MacGowan Responds to Controversy over Homophobic Slur in "Fairytale of New York"

PUBLISHED Dec 9, 2018

This week, controversy erupted over the Pogues' beloved 1987 Christmas song "Fairytale of New York," and its use of a homophobic slur. Now,...

An Argument Has Erupted over the Pogues' "Fairytale of New York" and Its Homophobic Slur

PUBLISHED Dec 6, 2018

When it comes to classic Christmas songs, the Pogues' "Fairytale of New York" ranks high among them. However, the 1988 song is sparking som...

​Hear Rostam's Take on the Pogues' Christmas Classic "Fairytale of New York"

PUBLISHED Nov 30, 2017

Ex-Vampire Weekend player Rostam is the latest indie rock star to get in the festive spirit.   Following up this year's solo debut Half-Lig...

'The Wire' Creator David Simon Working on Pogues Musical

PUBLISHED Dec 26, 2013

It was a rough year for fans of the UK folk punk outfit Pogues after guitarist Philip Chevron passed away in October at the age of 56 follo...

Pogues Member Philip Chevron Dies at 56

PUBLISHED Oct 8, 2013

This spring, we reported that Pogues member Philip Chevron was battling terminal cancer. Today (October 8), the guitarist sadly succumbed t...

Pogues/Radiators from Space Guitarist Philip Chevron Diagnosed with Terminal Cancer

PUBLISHED May 16, 2013

Pogues guitarist Philip Chevron is a cancer survivor, having received treatment for head and neck cancer back in 2007. Sadly, the disease h...

The Pogues Calling It Quits?

PUBLISHED Sep 1, 2010

Folk punks the Pogues have had a rocky career, mostly thanks to frontman Shane MacGowan's drinking problems. Still, despite a rotating cast...

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Streams Of Whiskey

PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2006

Just what the world didn't need, another CD by the Pogues. Okay, okay, that's kind of harsh. You'll have to excuse me, though. I used to dr...