whomever filmed that video seemed intent on making MacGowan appear terribly unhandsome. Because the entire frame of the opening shots was focused on Shane’s unfortunate teeth. He still had all ...

This Anglo-Irish group brought a visceral energy to the punk rock scene, fusing it seamlessly with traditional Irish folk ...

The late Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan made a fortune thanks to his much-loved 1988 festive hit Fairytale of New York. The singer, who had well-documented problems with drugs and alcohol ...

Shane MacGowan’s wife, Victoria May Clarke, has revealed how the late Pogues frontman felt about the success of his biggest hit, “Fairytale of New York”, as she reflected on their ...

Victoria Mary Clarke was just 16 when she met her future husband Shane MacGowan. The writer was married to The Pogues musician for 32 years but lost him on November 30 last year, when Shane died ...

During her stage performance Victoria was alongside Seamus Ong, who played the pipes at Shane’s funeral last year. Actor Barry Keoghan recently said he is "keen" to play MacGowan in a movie ...

THE Pogues fans have gone wild after the legendary band reunited for a special gig one year after the death of Shane MacGowan. The rebel rousers were joined by some special guests as they reformed ...

The original song featured The Pogues' Shane MacGowan trading verses with the legendary Kirsty MacColl. The 34-year-old, whose real name is Andrew Byrne, chose to reimagine the classic in his ...

The Pogues lead singer Shane MacGowan reportedly left a significant fortune of £4million following his death in November 2023. The legendary musician collected substantial royalties from the ...

Shane MacGowan’s wife, Victoria May Clarke, has revealed how the late Pogues frontman felt about the success of his biggest hit, “Fairytale of New York”, as she reflected on their Christmases together ...

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