The Waterboys

Scottish-Irish Folk-Rock Band

The Waterboys are a British-Irish folk rock band formed in 1983 by lead singer and songwriter Mike Scott. The band's early music was categorized as part of the new wave and post-punk movements, but they quickly evolved to incorporate a mixture of Celtic, folk, and rock sounds. Their third album, "This Is The Sea," released in 1985, included their most famous song "The Whole of the Moon," which brought them international acclaim. Following this success, The Waterboys' sound further evolved with the influential album "Fisherman's Blues" in 1988, marking a significant shift towards more traditional folk and Irish influences. This period is often celebrated as one of the band's most creative phases.