Who are The Pogues? With a mixed background, part Irish and part English, this band's music is unique. The Pogues play traditional Irish music, with a sound influenced by punk rock and jazz. The band was formed in 1982 and fronted by Shane MacGowan. Their popularity hit its peak in the late 80s and early 90s. They are still very popular on the East Coast, but no frontman Shane MacGowan left the band in 1991 due to a drinking problem.

Where can you find Pogue information, photos, merchandise, and more? Find it all on www.pogues.com. It is currently the best site for Pogue fans. Enter "The Pogues" into a search engine, and find Social Networking sites and informational pages like "Wikipedia." But for the real Pogue fan, www.pogues.com is definitely the site of choice.

Fans can currently find a recent YouTube video featuring Shane MacGowan on the homepage. The homepage also offers direct links to Pogue CDs and related materials. They have links to shopping sites all over the world. The site is helpful for fans who want Pogue updates as well. Find blogs detailing the bands recent adventures, and find out what they've been up to. The blogs also feature recent photos of the band's performances.

When you want to buy band merchandise, www.pogues.com is still your best bet. Scroll down the homepage and find the section entitled, "Finding things to buy." This section features a link that will direct you to all the Pogues merchandise you could ever want.

Scroll to the bottom of the page, and find bios, photos, and the forum. In the forum, fans can discuss the Pogues, and share their favorite stories. Learn more about your favorite band, including fun facts found nowhere else.

The site might not be flashy, it doesn't feature a lot of graphics, but it is functional. It is the best place for Pogue fans who want to learn more about their favorite band, buy some cool merchandise, and chat with other devoted fans.