Shane MacGowan 1957 - 2023
Shane MacGowan, The Pogues’ frontman and singer-songwriter, dies aged 65
Death of Fairytale of New York singer Shane MacGowan: Victoria Mary Clarke says the ‘measure of her dreams’ has died
Shane MacGowan, Pogues frontman and singer-songwriter, has died aged 65. His wife Victoria Mary Clarke said the “measure of her dreams” had died
Hugh Dooley
Thu Nov 30 2023 - 15:14
Shane MacGowan
The Pogues
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