Shane MacGowan's wild scream was the very soul of Ireland – The Irish Times
The singer’s voice made Rob Doyle feel braver, more reckless and strong
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The singer’s voice made Rob Doyle feel braver, more reckless and strong
Lead singer and masterful songwriter for the Pogues who brought punk style and attitude to Irish folk music
Singer’s songwriting and persona made him an iconic figure in contemporary Irish culture
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, has died. He was 65. His
Shane MacGowan, the singer-songwriter and frontman of “Celtic Punk” band The Pogues, best known for the Christmas ballad “Fairytale of New York,” died...