Shane MacGowan

Emotional moment Johnny Depp patted Shane MacGowan's coffin to say goodbye - as Fairytale Of… Mail Online06:24
Watch The Pogues reunite to perform at Shane MacGowan's funeral with special guests Virgin Radio UK10:44
For Shane MacGowan, Carney Commons was always home RTE08:01
A send-off like no other for Shane The Nenagh Guardian04:42
MacGowan funeral: ‘That was some sendoff, Shane would have enjoyed it’ Dublin Live04:13
Heartwarming moment Shane MacGowan’s family dance to rendition of ‘Fairytale of New York’ at star’s funeral LBC News15:21
‘Boisterous brave, brilliant’ – a parting mass for Shane MacGowan as he gets one hell of an… The Irish Independent02:59

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Shane MacGowan’s remains cremated as star-studded hooley provides perfect send-off Sunday World09:29

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Deirdre Reynolds: If only we could all have Shane’s joyful, Fairytale long goodbye... Sunday World04:51

Art centre in gig tribute to ‘genius’ Shane MacGowan Belfast Telegraph04:24

Shane MacGowan’s widow reveals he despised funerals BANG Premier04:05

Cork choir member says nothing prepared group for singing at Shane MacGowan's Requiem Mass Echo Live03:02

Yesterday

Tommie Gorman: What we can all learn from “The Fairytale of Tipperary” The Currency23:00 9-Dec-23

Inside Shane MacGowan’s funeral as allcomers sang farewell The Independent16:55 9-Dec-23

Johnny Depp, Nick Cave at funeral of The Pogues singer Shane MacGowan Stuff.co.nz16:50 9-Dec-23

Guinness, goodbyes and dancing in the aisles: Inside Shane MacGowan’s rock and roll funeral Yahoo! UK & Ireland16:50 9-Dec-23

Christmas Fairytale Rings out: Mourners Dance at Epic Irish Funeral for Beloved Pogues’ Singer Shane MacGowan–LOOK Good News Network15:09 9-Dec-23

Johnny Depp among small group at Shane MacGowan's cremation BANG Premier14:09 9-Dec-23

The Pogues Reunite to Sing at Shane MacGowan’s Funeral: Watch The Messenger14:08 9-Dec-23

Shane MacGowan’s Band the Pogues Reunite to Sing at His Funeral: Watch The Messenger12:57 9-Dec-23

Exclusive: Johnny Depp is one of the main 'celebrants' as Shane MacGowan is cremated - after… Mail Online11:48 9-Dec-23

Shane MacGowan is cremated after huge send off from mourners including Johnny Depp Sunday World11:32 9-Dec-23

Watch The Pogues reunite to perform at Shane MacGowan's funeral with special guests Virgin Radio UK10:44 9-Dec-23

Watch the Reunited Pogues Perform at Shane MacGowan's Funeral Ultimate Classic Rock09:27 9-Dec-23

For Shane MacGowan, Carney Commons was always home RTE08:01 9-Dec-23

Emotional moment Johnny Depp patted Shane MacGowan's coffin to say goodbye - as Fairytale Of… Mail Online06:24 9-Dec-23

The Reason Shane MacGowan Never Had Any Children Nicki Swift06:08 9-Dec-23

Gerry Adams: Shane MacGowan: a humble, modest genius Belfast Media Group05:31 9-Dec-23

Johnny Depp leads famous faces at Shane MacGowan's funeral in Nenagh Irish Mirror05:11 9-Dec-23

Watch: Family and friends dance to Fairytale of New York at Shane MacGowan's funeral The Sligo Champion05:07 9-Dec-23

Shane MacGowan considered Nenagh to be his real home The Nenagh Guardian04:52 9-Dec-23

Watch The Pogues reunite to sing ‘The Parting Glass’ at Shane MacGowan’s funeral NME04:46 9-Dec-23

A send-off like no other for Shane The Nenagh Guardian04:42 9-Dec-23

MacGowan funeral: ‘That was some sendoff, Shane would have enjoyed it’ Dublin Live04:13 9-Dec-23

Glen Hansard and Lisa O’Neill perform ‘Fairytale of New York’ at Shane MacGowan’s funeral NME03:55 9-Dec-23

‘Boisterous brave, brilliant’ – a parting mass for Shane MacGowan as he gets one hell of an… The Irish Independent02:59 9-Dec-23

From Top of the Pops to best man to pallbearer – the close friendship of Shane MacGowan and Johnny Depp Sunday World02:28 9-Dec-23

From Top of the Pops to best man to pallbearer – the long friendship of Shane MacGowan and… The Irish Independent01:08 9-Dec-23

MacGowan's family dance to 'Fairytale of New York' at funeral Radio New Zealand01:03 9-Dec-23

In the last 7 days

‘Boisterous brave, brilliant’ – a parting mass for Shane MacGowan as family, friends, fans and… The Irish Independent21:33 8-Dec-23

Thousands pay tribute to Pogues singer Shane MacGowan East Bay Times20:32 8-Dec-23

What makes a good obituary? Make sure your subject is dead for a start... The Irish News20:08 8-Dec-23

Nick Cave among stars at funeral of The Pogues singer Shane MacGowan The Sydney Morning Herald19:57 8-Dec-23

Nick Cave Performs “A Rainy Night in Soho” by the Pogues at Shane MacGowan’s Funeral MXDWN19:12 8-Dec-23

The Parting Glass - Friends, family and fans bid farewell to Shane MacGowan The Kerryman18:59 8-Dec-23

Shane MacGowan urged Jonny Depp to 'forgive' Amber Heard before his death BANG Premier18:18 8-Dec-23

Shane MacGowan's widow carries on dancing into the night as 300 guests including Johnny Depp… Mail Online17:59 8-Dec-23

The Pogues Reunite and Perform "The Parting Glass" at Shane MacGowan's Funeral: Watch Consequence17:23 8-Dec-23

A box of teabags, a keyboard and a hurling stick: Touching symbols representing Shane… Mail Online17:21 8-Dec-23

Video: They were dancing in the aisles at the 'long, raucous and chaotic' funeral for Shane MacGowan Sky News16:54 8-Dec-23

Shane MacGowan bows out as thousands line streets on a rainy day in Nenagh The Irish Times16:50 8-Dec-23

A funeral like no other: Stars join friends and family in a parting full of love for Shane MacGowan Irish Examiner16:30 8-Dec-23

Victoria Mary Clarke eulogy for Shane MacGowan: ‘He didn’t like the idea of death...he didn’t… The Irish Independent16:30 8-Dec-23

Shane MacGowan's rockstar funeral draws A-list stars as legend gets unforgettable send-off Irish Mirror16:20 8-Dec-23

The Pogues’ Shane MacGowan Laid to Rest with a Typically-Upbeat Irish Funeral Indie Rock Cafe16:11 8-Dec-23

Crowds line Dublin streets to cheer, sing and bid farewell to ‘huge legend’ Shane MacGowan The Irish Times16:09 8-Dec-23

'Shane hated funerals': Crowds and celebrities gather for Shane MacGowan's funeral The National, Scotland15:52 8-Dec-23

Mourners Honor Shane MacGowan by Singing Pogues Songs on the Streets of Dublin: Watch Consequence15:51 8-Dec-23

Johnny Depp fans left baffled over his accent during reading at Shane MacGowan's funeral OK! Magazine15:48 8-Dec-23

Victoria Mary Clarke pays tribute to Shane MacGowan and says pair were ‘destined’ to be… The Irish Independent15:28 8-Dec-23

Crowds gathered in Dublin to honor frontman of The Pogues CNN15:24 8-Dec-23

Glen Hansard and Lisa O’Neill Cover "Fairytale of New York" at Shane MacGowan's Funeral: Watch Consequence15:21 8-Dec-23

Shane MacGowan’s Funeral: Nick Cave Sings, Johnny Depp is Pallbearer as Mourners Dance in Aisles Variety15:15 8-Dec-23

Heartwarming moment Shane MacGowan’s family dance to rendition of ‘Fairytale of New York’ at star’s funeral LBC News15:14 8-Dec-23

Shane MacGowan funeral: Johnny Depp among pallbearers, as Nick Cave sings and Pogues perform… Belfast Telegraph15:12 8-Dec-23

Highlights from Shane MacGowan's funeral Sky News14:55 8-Dec-23

Nick Cave Performs the Pogues’ “A Rainy Night in Soho” at Shane MacGowan’s Funeral: Watch Pitchfork14:53 8-Dec-23

Johnny Depp and Nick Cave join thousands to celebrate life of Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan Yahoo! UK & Ireland14:53 8-Dec-23

Shane MacGowan's sister tells mourners how Ireland shaped his music – ‘You did what you dreamed’ The Irish Independent14:40 8-Dec-23

Watch: The Pogues Reunite for Moving Performance of the Band’s “The Parting Glass” During Shane MacGowan’s Funeral American Songwriter14:40 8-Dec-23

Thousands gather to celebrate life of Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan The Independent14:38 8-Dec-23

Johnny Depp pays tribute to Shane MacGowan LADbible14:38 8-Dec-23

Moment Shane MacGowan's family dance in the aisles to The Pogues' Christmas classic Fairytale… Mail Online14:35 8-Dec-23

Shane MacGowan funeral: Johnny Depp is pallbearer, Nick Cave sings ‘Rainy Night in Soho’ and… Belfast Telegraph14:31 8-Dec-23

Shane MacGowan remembered as a poet, lyricist, singer, and trailblazer at his funeral service Her.ie14:27 8-Dec-23

Shane MacGowan funeral: Johnny Depp, Aiden Gillen, Nick Cave and many more pay their respects Buzz.ie14:27 8-Dec-23

Shane MacGowan urged Johnny Depp to ‘forgive’ Amber Heard as they fought legal battle The Irish Independent14:25 8-Dec-23

Shane MacGowan urged Johnny Depp to forgive Amber Heard, widow reveals in eulogy Yahoo! UK & Ireland14:23 8-Dec-23

Shane MacGowan ‘lit a fire that burns in Ireland and across the world’ Belfast Telegraph14:17 8-Dec-23

Shane MacGowan urged Johnny Depp to forgive Amber Heard, widow reveals The Independent14:09 8-Dec-23

Johnny Depp stuns small Irish town to pay respects at Shane MacGowan's funeral Scottish Daily Express14:08 8-Dec-23

Shane MacGowan urged Johnny Depp to 'forgive' Amber Heard after court case, says wife The Mirror13:52 8-Dec-23

Thousands Line Streets to Honor Late Pogues Frontman Shane MacGowan The Messenger13:51 8-Dec-23

Johnny Depp salutes “maestro” Shane MacGowan during funeral reading NME13:50 8-Dec-23

Nick Cave Performs The Pogues’ 1986 Song “Rainy Night in Soho” at Shane MacGowan’s Funeral, Johnny Depp Reads Passage American Songwriter13:49 8-Dec-23

Funeral cortege leaves Nenagh The Nenagh Guardian13:48 8-Dec-23

Shane MacGowan’s family dance to Fairytale Of New York at funeral The Independent13:47 8-Dec-23

Fairytale Of New York Rings Out At Shane MacGowan’s Funeral Service HuffPost (UK)13:47 8-Dec-23

Nick Cave performs moving cover of The Pogues’ ‘A Rainy Night In Soho’ at Shane MacGowan’s funeral NME13:40 8-Dec-23

Shane MacGowan's widow says singer urged Johnny Depp to forgive his ex-wife Amber Heard as he… Mail Online13:34 8-Dec-23

Johnny Depp put on spot about Amber Heard at Shane MacGowan's funeral Metro.co.uk13:34 8-Dec-23

The Pogues singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan given full Irish send-off RTL Today13:34 8-Dec-23

Video: Fairytale Of New York rings out as mourners say goodbye to Shane MacGowan Sky News13:30 8-Dec-23

Johnny Depp salutes Shane MacGowan before speaking at funeral The Independent13:27 8-Dec-23

Shane MacGowan funeral: The Pogues singer described as trailblazer as Johnny Depp and Bono… The Scotsman13:25 8-Dec-23

Watch Nick Cave Perform “A Rainy Night In Soho” At Shane MacGowan’s Funeral Stereogum13:20 8-Dec-23

Shane MacGowan’s Funeral: How To Watch the Emotional Send-Off of The Pogues Frontman American Songwriter13:19 8-Dec-23

Nick Cave and Johnny Depp pay tribute to Shane MacGowan at his funeral Far Out Magazine13:15 8-Dec-23

U2's Bono delivers emotional reading at Shane MacGowan's funeral service The Mirror13:11 8-Dec-23

Wham! back on top as Christmas chart race hots up BBC13:10 8-Dec-23

Nick Cave performes The Pogues hit at Shane MacGowan’s funeral The Independent13:06 8-Dec-23

Depp and Higgins join crowd in saying goodbye to Shane MacGowan Belfast Telegraph13:03 8-Dec-23

Shane MacGowan's funeral attended by Johnny Depp and Nick Cave as thousands pay their respects to The Pogues legend BANG Premier13:03 8-Dec-23

Ireland Filled With Shane MacGowan's Songs on Day of His Funeral Rolling Stone13:00 8-Dec-23

Thousands attend Shane MacGowan's funeral in Nenagh Hot Press13:00 8-Dec-23

In Pictures: Johnny Depp and Nick Cave among stars at heart-felt send off for Shane MacGowan Dublin Live12:50 8-Dec-23

Shane MacGowan’s widow presents symbols of singer at funeral mass The Independent12:46 8-Dec-23

Shane MacGowan funeral: Nick Cave sings ‘Rainy Night in Soho’ as Johnny Depp reads prayer of… Belfast Telegraph12:45 8-Dec-23

Shane MacGowan's Last Journey Irish Echo12:40 8-Dec-23

Johnny Depp gives reading at Shane MacGowan's funeral film-news.co.uk12:29 8-Dec-23

Shane MacGowan funeral: mourners line the streets of Dublin as Johnny Depp and Bono involved in … National World12:28 8-Dec-23

Johnny Depp among stars paying tribute at funeral of The Pogues singer Shane MacGowan ABC News12:21 8-Dec-23

Inside Shane MacGowan and Johnny Depp's unlikely friendship and how the pair met: Late Pogues… Mail Online12:21 8-Dec-23

Shane MacGowan described as poet and trailblazer at his funeral Evening Standard12:18 8-Dec-23

Nick Cave sings ‘Rainy Night in Soho’ as Johnny Depp reads prayers at Shane MacGowan funeral Sunday World12:18 8-Dec-23

Shane MacGowan's funeral: Hollywood actor Johnny Depp, who was best man at his, wedding gives… National World12:07 8-Dec-23

Nick Cave Covers "A Rainy Night in Soho" at Shane MacGowan's Funeral: Watch Consequence12:07 8-Dec-23

Imelda May pays tribute to Irish 'giants' Shane MacGowan and Sinead O'Connor The Mirror11:54 8-Dec-23

One of Ireland's greatest sons is put to rest on a day that one of its greatest daughters was… Mail Online11:53 8-Dec-23

Johnny Depp among mourners expected to attend Shane MacGowan’s funeral tomorrow The Irish Post11:38 8-Dec-23

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About our Shane MacGowan news

Latest news on Shane MacGowan, the lead vocalist and songwriter of the Pogues, who died at the age of 65.

Born on December 25, 1957, in Pembury, Kent, England, to Irish parents, MacGowan spent his early years in Ireland. This immersion in Irish culture deeply influenced his music.

MacGowan first emerged in the music scene with the punk band The Nipple Erectors, later known as The Nips, showcasing his raw talent and distinctive style. However, it was with the Pogues that he truly made his mark. The band, known for its energetic blend of punk and traditional Irish music, produced hits like "Fairytale of New York," which MacGowan co-wrote.

Despite the Pogues' success, MacGowan's struggles with alcoholism affected his performance and relations within the band. He was eventually asked to leave the Pogues in 1991. After his departure, he formed another band, Shane MacGowan and the Popes, continuing to perform and record music.

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