What was the original name of The Pogues?
Pogue Mahone
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Answer
The Pogues' original name was Pogue Mahone. Pogue Mahone is an Irish phrase meaning "kiss my arse". The band changed their name because they were worried that American audiences would not understand the meaning of the phrase.
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