MitchW Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 The great, great frontman of the Pogues (when it wasn't Joe Strummer). At 65. Probably be hearing Fairytale of New York even more this Christmas season. RIP, Shane. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchW Posted November 30, 2023 Author Share Posted November 30, 2023 Did you ever write about them, @Wilfrid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 I'm sure I did, but it actually goes back further. I knew him before he was in a band. We used to go to the same gigs, notably Eddie and the Hot Rods. Nobody expected the skinny, gangly kid in the patterned shirts to become a star. I also knew him later when the Pogues used to play on the same bill as a band my friend managed. The link above is to "A Rainy Night in Soho" which is what I am playing this morning. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backyardchef Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 May his cup never be empty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchW Posted November 30, 2023 Author Share Posted November 30, 2023 Lots of great songs to listen to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Wilfrid said: ... the Pogues used to play on the same bill as a band my friend managed. Correction, it was Shane's pre-Pogues band The Nips that supported my friend's band. And my friend just reminded me that he lost part of a tooth when Shane accidentally and drunkenly headbutted him backstage at one gig. Interesting fact: Shane formed two consecutive bands that ended up editing their names to be less controversial. The Nipple Erectors became The Nips and Pogue Mahone, of course, The Pogues (kiss my arse to the kisses). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backyardchef Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 40 minutes ago, Wilfrid said: The Nipple Erectors became The Nips and Pogue Mahone, of course, The Pogues (kiss my arse to the kisses). They have a couple of songs I still go back to... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchW Posted November 30, 2023 Author Share Posted November 30, 2023 57 minutes ago, Wilfrid said: Interesting fact: Shane formed two consecutive bands that ended up editing their names to be less controversial. The Nipple Erectors became The Nips Much more correct! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywood10 Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 More here. https://www.insidehook.com/music/shane-macgowan-pogues-rip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloviatrix Posted January 5, 2024 Share Posted January 5, 2024 Quite the send-off at the funeral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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