About this episode
The Pogues' legendary accordion-player James Fearnley regales with the tales of how the Irish folk punk band began and, in some ways, ended using their second album, 1985's Rum, Sodomy & the Lash , as a guide through the back-alleys and barrooms of music history. For guest playlists, new music influenced by this album, and full show notes, go to The500podcast.com . Join the movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices