Pitchfork3 weeks agoWritingThe Pogues: Rum Sodomy & the LashShane MacGowan's legacy is marked by the Pogues' impact on Irish music and the cultural reverence surrounding his life and death. [ more ]
Consequence9 months agoMusicJason Kelce pays tribute to Shane MacGowan: "Truly a gift to this world"Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce, professional football players, recently covered The Pogues' 'Fairytale of New York' as a tribute to Shane MacGowan. Their cover appears on a charity album organized by Jason Kelce and his Philadelphia Eagles teammates. [ more ]
BBC News9 months agoMusicShane MacGowan: NYPD bagpiper recalls rollicking shoot of classic Pogues videoThe Irish-American officers of the NYPD Pipes and Drums band were featured in The Pogues' music video for 'Fairytale of New York' The band wanted authenticity and since there was no NYPD choir, they invited the bagpipers and drummers of the NYPD to participate. [ more ]
Consequence9 months agoMusicShane MacGowan: The Drunk Poet Who Saved ChristmasShane MacGowan, Celtic punk legend and The Pogues frontman, passed away at 65. MacGowan's song, 'Fairytale of New York,' became an unlikely Christmas folk hero. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com9 months agoMusicShane MacGowan, frontman of The Pogues, dies at age 65Shane 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 ]
Consequence9 months agoMusicJason Kelce pays tribute to Shane MacGowan: "Truly a gift to this world"Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce, professional football players, recently covered The Pogues' 'Fairytale of New York' as a tribute to Shane MacGowan. Their cover appears on a charity album organized by Jason Kelce and his Philadelphia Eagles teammates. [ more ]
BBC News9 months agoMusicShane MacGowan: NYPD bagpiper recalls rollicking shoot of classic Pogues videoThe Irish-American officers of the NYPD Pipes and Drums band were featured in The Pogues' music video for 'Fairytale of New York' The band wanted authenticity and since there was no NYPD choir, they invited the bagpipers and drummers of the NYPD to participate. [ more ]
Consequence9 months agoMusicShane MacGowan: The Drunk Poet Who Saved ChristmasShane MacGowan, Celtic punk legend and The Pogues frontman, passed away at 65. MacGowan's song, 'Fairytale of New York,' became an unlikely Christmas folk hero. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com9 months agoMusicShane MacGowan, frontman of The Pogues, dies at age 65Shane 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 ]
www.nytimes.com9 months agoMusicShane MacGowan's 9 Essential SongsShane MacGowan, the lead singer of the Pogues, passed away. MacGowan started as a punk enthusiast before finding his natural idiom mixing punk rock with traditional Celtic music. [ more ]
BBC News9 months agoMusicFairytale of New York: Shane MacGowan, music and excess'The Pogues successfully combined traditional Irish music with North London punk. Shane MacGowan was known for his legendary excesses as well as his music. MacGowan's source of inspiration was invariably alcoholic. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com9 months agoMusicShane MacGowan, Pogues songwriter and Irish music legend, dies aged 65Shane 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 ]
www.nytimes.com9 months agoMusicShane MacGowan's 9 Essential SongsShane MacGowan, the lead singer of the Pogues, passed away. MacGowan started as a punk enthusiast before finding his natural idiom mixing punk rock with traditional Celtic music. [ more ]
BBC News9 months agoMusicFairytale of New York: Shane MacGowan, music and excess'The Pogues successfully combined traditional Irish music with North London punk. Shane MacGowan was known for his legendary excesses as well as his music. MacGowan's source of inspiration was invariably alcoholic. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com9 months agoMusicShane MacGowan, Pogues songwriter and Irish music legend, dies aged 65Shane 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 ]