The songwriter and vocalist died on 30 November at the age of 65 after a long illness, drawing tributes from artists and musicians around the world who cited the influence of the Pogues’ trailblazing Celtic punk. “You don’t get many people doing that nowadays.” We’ll always be proud of Shane, just like the English are of Dickens.”ĭoran recalled a 1986 gig in New York when MacGowan slugged from a huge bottle of white wine that he shared with the audience.
He embodied who we are, warts and all, and expressed it magnificently. “He embodied the soul and spirit of this country. “He was one of the greatest Irishmen,” said Dermot Doran, 55.
