Shane MacGowan

Shane MacGowan smiling while on stage, holding a microphone stand

Pogues singer Shane MacGowan left almost £5m in will

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Oscar-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard dies in motorcycle crash in Dublin

Shane MacGowan lead singer of The Pogues as the band performs at the Barclaycard British Summer Time Festival in Hyde Park, London

U2 to feature on tribute album to Pogues’ Shane MacGowan

The Pogues announce death of drummer Andrew Ranken with ‘deep sadness’

The Pogues say Shane MacGowan’s ‘spirit lives on’ in album anniversary gigs

Dirty Old Town re-recorded with orchestral accompaniment

Shane MacGowan’s widow reveals his rifle from 1916 is missing and likely stolen

Sam Ryder’s hit on course for top spot after missing out on Christmas number one

Jo Brand and Tom Allen to perform Fairytale Of New York in The Piano special

The Big Debate: The best Christmas song ever made

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Shane MacGowan’s widow: I spent 35 years worrying about his death

When 'gentle, complex' singer Shane MacGowan charmed crowds in Stourbridge

The Pogues star Shane MacGowan discharged from hospital ahead of Christmas

Shane MacGowan’s wife thanks fans for support as he receives hospital care

Dan Morris: Tunes, cheese and Kermit as Cratchit

Nick Cave, Johnny Depp and Bono perform at Shane MacGowan’s birthday concert

A musical about The Pogues is coming via The Wire creator David Simon
The band’s Spider Stacy lifts the lid on the project.
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