The Waterboys are a Scottish-Irish rock band formed in 1983 by Steve Wickham and Mike Scott, known for blending rock, folk, and world music influences. Their 1988 album "Fisherman's Blues" became a landmark release, featuring the iconic title track and establishing their distinctive sound rooted in traditional Irish and Celtic music. With a career spanning decades and numerous reunions, The Waterboys remain influential figures in alternative and folk-rock music, celebrated for their poetic lyrics and energetic live performances.
