Pogue Mahone Kiss My Arse

Pogue Mahone Kiss My Arse
by Carol Clerk

Pogue Mahone Kiss My Arse
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Author: Carol Clerk
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-10-09
ISBN: 1846090083
Number of pages: 352
Publisher: Omnibus Press

Book Reviews of Pogue Mahone Kiss My Arse

Book Review: Stick with it..
Summary: 4 Stars

I was a little worried when I started this book, as the author liberally took quotes from Shane's documentary and the book "A Drink With Shane...". There's no reason to write a new book that just regurgitates material from other sources.

However, as I progressed through, it was clear that the real strength of the book was the interviews with the other Pogues.. Jem Finer, James Fearnley, Spider, Andrew Ranken, Phil Chevron.. even ex-manager Frank Murray. They were insightful, articulate and sometimes even conflicting accounts of what the band went through. The beginning, rise up, the fall, the reunion, the drugs, the drink, the endless touring.

There were some original quotes from Shane, but it is clear (as expected) that the other members were interviewed much more than Shane.

Overall, the author did a very good job of putting together their story in an easy to read format.

Summary of Pogue Mahone Kiss My Arse

The story of The Pogues is as vivid as the music they've been making for the last 20 years. Author, Carol Clerk interviews Shane MacGowan, Spider Stacy, Jem Finer, Andrew Ranken, James Fearnley and Cait O'Riordan, who tell their story where it all started, in the streets and pubs of London's Kings Cross. She also interviews the managers, agents, label bosses, film-makers, producers, promoters, PRs, journalists, friends and fans, who tell of a fiercely loyal group of friends. We read of their arguments and drunken spats, their love affairs, the marriage of Cait and Elvis Costello, the death of Kirsty MacColl, the illnesses, the drugs, the sackings, the legal actions and above all, the over-riding passion for music.

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