James Fearnley
English musician and accordionist
Born
October 9th, 1954
70 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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An English musician gained recognition as the accordionist for the band The Pogues. Involved with the band during its peak in the 1980s and early 1990s, contributed to the creation of their distinctive sound that blended punk and traditional Irish music. Participated in the recording of several acclaimed albums, including 'If I Should Fall from Grace with God', which features the classic track 'Fairytale of New York'. Also contributed to other projects and collaborated with various artists during and after his time with The Pogues.
Played accordion for The Pogues
Contributed to the album 'If I Should Fall from Grace with God'
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