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

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One of the all-time great bandleaders and writer of Christmas classic Fairytale of New York, MacGowan invigorated rock with the power of Irish folk music

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

 

[avid]

R.I.P Shane MacGowan.
He had a great unmistakable gravely, Irish voice. Legend

Here’s the story behind the greatest Christmas song ever made imo.
Fairytale of New York: The surprising story behind The Poguesâ Christmas anthem

 

[Oggiman]

RIP Shane MacGowan

 

[spud1966]

R.I.P Shane MacGowan

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[silverdale]

R.I.P but let's face it, to hit 65 with the sh*t he put his body through is a miracle in itself