There was no Punk band that was at commercially successful as the Clash.  This isn’t to say that they were not exceptionally talented and layered as they certainly were.  The Clash could be one of those wonderful exceptions where they were a key figure in their genre, sold a tom of records and did so without any hint of selling out.  Easily the Clash is an essential member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

With U2 already in the Rock and Roll Hall, it can be easily said that Ireland is already represented. Yet, when listening to the entire body of U2’s work, does it really scream “Irish”? Nationalism aside, there may not be a band that sounds more like they are from Ireland than the Pogues; which is a little ironic considering that they formed in London.