Ireland has produced some of the greatest bands in the world. U2 is probably the most well known Irish band, formed in 1976. The Hot House Flowers are an Irish rock band that combine traditional Irish music with influences from soul, gospel and rock. The Boomtown Rats are another irish rock band famous for their signature song 'I don't like Mondays'. Westlife are an irish pop group who focus on cover versions. While The Waterboys, Proclaimers and Deacon Blue are all influenced by celtic music they are in fact Scottish