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9 months ago
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Shane MacGowan: Remembering this troubled genius with 5 great songs

Shane MacGowan, troubled genius and Celtic punk poet, has died at the age of 65.
Fairytale of New York is reportedly the most-played Christmas song of the 21st century in the U.K. [ more ]
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9 months ago
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Shane MacGowan, Pogues songwriter and Irish music legend, dies aged 65

Shane MacGowan, lead singer of the Pogues, has died at the age of 65 following a long period of ill health.
MacGowan sought to bring the power of Irish folk music to the rock scene and frequently wrote about Irish culture and nationalism.
His dedication to his craft earned him the Ivor Novello songwriting inspiration award in 2018. [ more ]
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9 months ago
Music

Shane MacGowan: Remembering this troubled genius with 5 great songs

Shane MacGowan, troubled genius and Celtic punk poet, has died at the age of 65.
Fairytale of New York is reportedly the most-played Christmas song of the 21st century in the U.K. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Music

Shane MacGowan, Pogues songwriter and Irish music legend, dies aged 65

Shane MacGowan, lead singer of the Pogues, has died at the age of 65 following a long period of ill health.
MacGowan sought to bring the power of Irish folk music to the rock scene and frequently wrote about Irish culture and nationalism.
His dedication to his craft earned him the Ivor Novello songwriting inspiration award in 2018. [ more ]
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9 months ago
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Shane MacGowan, frontman of The Pogues, dies at age 65

Shane Macgowan, lead singer of The Pogues, has passed away at the age of 65.
Macgowan had been hospitalized for several months with viral encephalitis.
His music blended Irish traditional music and rock'n'roll, and he was known for his sozzled performances and powerful songwriting. [ more ]
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