The Pogues were a quintessentially Irish blend of the finest ingredients. The Clancy Brothers and Paddy Reilly inspired songwriter Shane MacGowan to embrace his roots with traditional fiddle and mandolin instrumentation, while rambunctious punk legends like Stiff Little Fingers and The Clash influenced The Pogues' rambunctious, working-class energy. You can even hear echoes of Bob Dylan in MacGowan's character-driven stories.