Full Video Of Shane MacGowan’s Funeral & Documentary
Good morning, Rat Rock Nation. If you’re a fan of the Celtic-Punk genre that has become popular through bands like the Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly, then you’re familiar with Shane MacGowan. He is the leader and principal songwriter for the great Irish punk band the Pogues.
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 05: Shane MacGowan of The Pogues performs on stage at British Summer Time Festival>> at Hyde Park on July 5, 2014 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images)
Shane died on November 30th at the age of 65. He helped found the Pogues in the early ’80s! He also had fantastic success early on with Irish tracks such as “Streams Of Whiskey” and “Waxie’s Dargle” from the Pogues’ debut album Red Roses For Me.
19-year-old Shane MacGowan, editor of punk rock magazine ‘Bondage’ in his office at St Andrews Chambers, Wells Street, London. He went on to front The Pogues. Original Publication: People Disc – HJ0379 (Photo by Sydney O’Meara/Getty Images)
Following the Pogues’ sensational debut album…the band followed it up with a masterpiece…Rum Sodomy & The Lash. This fantastic record had tracks like “A Pair Of Brown Eyes,” “Dirty Old Town,” “The Sick Bed of Cúchulainn,” and more.
DUBLIN, IRELAND – MARCH 14: Irish Trad Singer Shane MacGowan DJ (R) and BP Fallon attend “Death Disco” in Voodoo Bar March 14, 2003 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by ShowBizIreland.com/Getty Images)
In 1988, the Pogues released arguably their greatest (and most commercially successful) album…If I Should Fall From Grace With God.
This iconic record features the single with the same name as the album, the Christmas classic “Fairytale of New York,” the ska-inspired “Fiesta,” and more classic songs.
NEW ORLEANS – NOVEMBER 01: Shane MacGowan and Spider Stacy of The Pogues perform at the 2009 Voodoo Experience at City Park on November 1, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Shane leaves behind a legendary legacy of fantastic lyrics, music, amazing albums, and iconic songs. He will be missed. Scroll down to see Shane’s funeral procession, which was more of a celebration of this rocker-poet’s life. After that, check out the full doc for If I Should Fall From Grace: The Shane MacGowan Story. RIP, Shane.
NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 15: Shane MacGowan of The Pogues performs at Terminal 5 on March 15, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
Full Video Of Shane MacGowan’s Funeral Procession
If I Should Fall From Grace: The Shane MacGowan Story
https://youtu.be/kJP-3-B-1w0?si=eDrHbDN7y_z4E4IL
