The Dubliners – Said to be the best accident to have ever happened to Irish folk music, are regarded by many as the fathers of Irish pop music. They are however undoubtedly responsible for bringing ballads and traditional music from the small clubs and pubs to the international stage of popular music. They paved the way and influenced future followers: Planxty, The Pogues and U2. Bono is quoted a saying “….. and then there was The Dubliners, more like The Clash and the Rolling Stones….” The Original Dubliners 20 Greatest Hits does exactly what is says on the tin. A collection of The Dubliners most famous recordings featuring the original founding members of the band; Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, Ciaran Bourke and John Sheahan.