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Amanda Petrusich on the career and fast living of the late Irish singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, who co-founded the punk-rock band the Pogues.

Legendary singer Shane MacGowan had a heartbreaking opinion on fatherhood before his death as The Pogues frontman sadly passed away at age 65 on Thursday morning

LONDON — Shane MacGowan, the boozy, rabble-rousing singer and chief songwriter of The Pogues, who infused traditional Irish music with the energy and spirit of punk, died Thursday, his family

Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan died in November 2023 at age 65 after a bout with viral encephalitis.

Shane MacGowan, the former Pogues frontman who served as the bridge between traditional Irish folk music and punk rock, has died at 65.

Pogues frontman kicked open the door to Irish music for millions who might never have experienced it, instilled pride among the Irish in Britain and made Ireland itself cool

One of the all-time great bandleaders and writer of Christmas classic Fairytale of New York, MacGowan invigorated rock with the power of Irish folk music

The former Pogues frontman created, for a brief period, songs of incisive beauty before addiction led to his ejection from the band, although his genius shone once more with the Popes

Shane MacGowan, the singer and principal songwriter for the Pogues, who fused punk energy and traditional Irish music but whose lifestyle often overshadowed his musical contributions, has died. He was 65.

Shane MacGowan, best known for singing Fairytale of New York hit, has passed away at age 65, with tributes pouring in for The Pogues legend from the late stars fans and famous friends