Shane MacGowan – Consequence https://consequence.net Music, Film, TV and Pop Culture News for the Mainstream and Underground Thu, 21 Dec 2023 22:04:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://consequence.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-correct-blue.jpg?quality=80&w=32 Shane MacGowan – Consequence https://consequence.net 32 32 Nick Cave Remembers Shane MacGowan in Thoughtful Obituary: “He Had Effortless, God-Given Talent” https://consequence.net/2023/12/nick-cave-shane-macgowan-obituary/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/nick-cave-shane-macgowan-obituary/#respond Thu, 21 Dec 2023 21:47:17 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1347105 Cave paid tribute to his late friend with an essay published by The Guardian, praising MacGowan’s talents and recalling their friendship.

Nick Cave Remembers Shane MacGowan in Thoughtful Obituary: “He Had Effortless, God-Given Talent”
Jo Vito

]]> Earlier this month, Nick Cave paid tribute to his longtime friend, The Pogues’ Shane MacGowan, by performing a cover of “A Rainy Night in Soho” at MacGowan’s funeral. Now, Cave has honored the late Irish songwriter again by penning an obituary for The Guardian, published on Thursday, December 21st. After explaining how…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/nick-cave-shane-macgowan-obituary/feed/ 0 Jo Vito The essay was penned for The Guardian Nick Cave writes obituary for Shane MacGowan The Pogues’ “Fairytale of New York” Receives Charity Vinyl Reissue https://consequence.net/2023/12/the-pogues-fairytale-of-new-york-vinyl-reissue/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/the-pogues-fairytale-of-new-york-vinyl-reissue/#respond Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:21:57 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1345314 All proceeds will benefit Dublin Simon Community, an organization dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness.

The Pogues’ “Fairytale of New York” Receives Charity Vinyl Reissue
Eddie Fu

]]> The Pogues are reissuing their Christmas classic, “Fairytale of New York,” on 7-inch vinyl to raise money for a charity supported by late singer Shane MacGowan. All proceeds will go to Dublin Simon Community, an organization dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness. MacGowan frequently participated in the charity’s annual Christmas…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/the-pogues-fairytale-of-new-york-vinyl-reissue/feed/ 0 Eddie Fu All proceeds will go to Dublin Simon Community, an organization dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness pogues fairytale of new york vinyl reissue Shane MacGowan Left Behind $12,000 Dollars for Funeral Bar Tab https://consequence.net/2023/12/shane-macgowan-wake-bar-tab/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/shane-macgowan-wake-bar-tab/#respond Wed, 13 Dec 2023 12:39:45 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1345283 Family and friends celebrated MacGowan's life at his favorite Irish pub following his funeral.

Shane MacGowan Left Behind $12,000 Dollars for Funeral Bar Tab
Scoop Harrison

]]> Shane MacGowan was known to enjoy an adult beverage or two — or ten. As mourners celebrated his life, the Pogues frontman made sure the drinks kept on flowing,  as he left behind more than $12,000 to pay for the bar tab at his wake. The Independent reports that following…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/shane-macgowan-wake-bar-tab/feed/ 0 Scoop Harrison Family and friends gathered at MacGowan's favorite Irish pub following his funeral Shane MacGowan The Pogues Reunite and Perform “The Parting Glass” at Shane MacGowan’s Funeral: Watch https://consequence.net/2023/12/the-pogues-the-parting-glass-shane-macgowan-funeral/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/the-pogues-the-parting-glass-shane-macgowan-funeral/#respond Fri, 08 Dec 2023 22:14:40 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1344546 Marking the group's first time playing together since 2014.

The Pogues Reunite and Perform “The Parting Glass” at Shane MacGowan’s Funeral: Watch
Scoop Harrison

]]> Shane MacGowan’s funeral was as much of a celebration of his music as it was of the man. In the streets outside of the church, mourners joined in unison to sing some of MacGowan’s most beloved songs with The Pogues. Inside, Nick Cave gave an emotional rendition of “A Rainy…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/the-pogues-the-parting-glass-shane-macgowan-funeral/feed/ 0 Scoop Harrison Marking the band's first time playing together since 2014 The Pogues at Shane MacGowan's funeral Mourners Honor Shane MacGowan by Singing Pogues Songs on the Streets of Dublin: Watch https://consequence.net/2023/12/mourners-shane-macgowan-streets-dublin/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/mourners-shane-macgowan-streets-dublin/#respond Fri, 08 Dec 2023 20:41:41 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1344494 Watch impromptu performances of "Dirty Old Town" and "Fairytale of New York"

Mourners Honor Shane MacGowan by Singing Pogues Songs on the Streets of Dublin: Watch
Jo Vito

]]> The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has officially been laid to rest. On Friday, December 8th, fans, friends, and collaborators alike came together to honor the Irish icon’s life and legacy with a moving funeral in Dublin. Outside the St Mary’s of the Rosary Church where the ceremony was held, though,…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/mourners-shane-macgowan-streets-dublin/feed/ 0 Jo Vito Watch impromptu renditions of "Dirty Old Town" and "Fairytale of New York" Mourners sing Shane MacGowan songs on the streets of Dublin Glen Hansard and Lisa O’Neill Cover “Fairytale of New York” at Shane MacGowan’s Funeral: Watch https://consequence.net/2023/12/glen-hansard-fairytale-of-new-york-watch/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/glen-hansard-fairytale-of-new-york-watch/#respond Fri, 08 Dec 2023 20:19:48 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1344490 The duo paid tribute to the late Pogues frontman, even getting the crowd to dance in the process.

Glen Hansard and Lisa O’Neill Cover “Fairytale of New York” at Shane MacGowan’s Funeral: Watch
Abby Jones

]]> Glen Hansard and Lisa O’Neill performed during the funeral of Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan on Friday, December 8th, singing the band’s 1987 hit “Fairytale of New York.” MacGowan wrote “Fairytale of New York” with his Pogues bandmate Jem Finer, and their original recording also features Kirsty MacColl on vocals. In addition…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/glen-hansard-fairytale-of-new-york-watch/feed/ 0 Abby Jones Funeral-goers danced in the aisles glen hansard fairytale of new york Nick Cave Covers “A Rainy Night in Soho” at Shane MacGowan’s Funeral: Watch https://consequence.net/2023/12/nick-cave-rainy-night-in-soho-shane-macgowan-funeral/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/nick-cave-rainy-night-in-soho-shane-macgowan-funeral/#respond Fri, 08 Dec 2023 17:06:37 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1344374 Cave previously recorded a cover of The Pogues' song in 1992.

Nick Cave Covers “A Rainy Night in Soho” at Shane MacGowan’s Funeral: Watch
Eddie Fu

]]> Nick Cave paid tribute to the late Shane MacGowan during The Pogues frontman’s funeral on Friday, December 8th, by covering the band’s 1986 song “A Rainy Night in Soho.” Watch the heartfelt performance below. Produced by Elvis Costello, “A Rainy Night in Soho” originally appeared on The Pogues’ Poguetry in Motion…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/nick-cave-rainy-night-in-soho-shane-macgowan-funeral/feed/ 0 Eddie Fu Paying tribute to "a true friend" nick cave shane macgowan funeral Shane MacGowan’s Cause of Death Revealed, Funeral Arrangements Announced https://consequence.net/2023/12/shane-macgowan-cause-of-death-revealed-funeral-arrangements/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/shane-macgowan-cause-of-death-revealed-funeral-arrangements/#respond Mon, 04 Dec 2023 14:26:00 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1342944 A public funeral will take place in Dublin on Friday.

Shane MacGowan’s Cause of Death Revealed, Funeral Arrangements Announced
Scoop Harrison

]]> Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan died from complications of viral encephalitis and pneumonia, his wife, Victoria Mary Clarke, has revealed. The 65-year-old musician had been receiving treatment at a Dublin hospital for the last several months. He was discharged on November 22nd so he could spend his remaining days at home…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/shane-macgowan-cause-of-death-revealed-funeral-arrangements/feed/ 0 A public funeral will be held in Dublin on Friday Shane MacGowan dead at 65 Tom Waits Pays Tribute to Shane MacGowan in Rare Public Statement https://consequence.net/2023/12/tom-waits-shane-macogwan-statement/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/tom-waits-shane-macogwan-statement/#respond Sat, 02 Dec 2023 14:10:05 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1342688 Bruce Springsteen, Nick Cave, and Bono also honor the Pogues' late singer.

Tom Waits Pays Tribute to Shane MacGowan in Rare Public Statement
Alex Young

]]> Several more musicians have paid tribute to Shane MacGowan, including Tom Waits, Bruce Springsteen, Nick Cave, and Bono. Waits addressed McGowan’s passing in a rare public statement issued with his wife, Kathleen Brennan. “Ah, the blessings of the cursed. Shane McGowan’s torrid and mighty voice is mud and roses punched…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/tom-waits-shane-macogwan-statement/feed/ 0 Alex Young Bruce Springsteen, Nick Cave, and Bono also honor The Pogues' singer Tom Waits and Shane MacGowan Weekly News Roundup: November 24th-30th, 2023 https://consequence.net/video/weekly-news-roundup-nov-24-30-2023/ https://consequence.net/video/weekly-news-roundup-nov-24-30-2023/#respond Fri, 01 Dec 2023 22:18:16 +0000 https://consequence.net/?post_type=video&p=1342598 From the tragic passing of The Pogues' Shane MacGowan to Dolly Parton's Thanksgiving performance.

Weekly News Roundup: November 24th-30th, 2023
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]]> As turkey season comes and goes, we’re finally entering December, welcoming the holidays and the harsh weather. As you bundle up and hunker down, Consequence has all the latest stories here for you to catch up on with another Weekly Roundup. In a week of ups and downs, The Pogues’…

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]]> https://consequence.net/video/weekly-news-roundup-nov-24-30-2023/feed/ 0 Consequence Staff Consequence Staff A week of tragic passings and iconic performances weekly roundup nov 24 30 Jason Kelce Pays Tribute to Shane MacGowan: “Truly A Gift To This World” https://consequence.net/2023/12/jason-kelce-shane-macgowan-tribute/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/jason-kelce-shane-macgowan-tribute/#respond Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:53:33 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1342476 The Kelce brothers recently covered The Pogues' "Fairytale of New York" for a new charity album.

Jason Kelce Pays Tribute to Shane MacGowan: “Truly A Gift To This World”
Scoop Harrison

]]> Jason Kelce, All-Pro center for the Philadelphia Eagles, and his brother, Travis Kelce, All-Pro tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, recently teamed up to cover The Pogues’ seminal Christmas song, “Fairytale of New York.” Now, in light of Shane MacGowan’s passing, Jason Kelce is paying tribute to the Pogues…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/jason-kelce-shane-macgowan-tribute/feed/ 0 Scoop Harrison The Kelce brothers recently covered "Fairytale of New York" for a new charity album Jason Kelce and Shane MacGowan Shane MacGowan Tributes: Flea, Nick Cave, Bruce Springsteen Honor Pogues Singer https://consequence.net/2023/11/shane-macgowan-tributes/ https://consequence.net/2023/11/shane-macgowan-tributes/#respond Thu, 30 Nov 2023 20:05:59 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1342138 Also see tributes to MacGowan from Billy Bragg, Garbage, Dropkick Murphys, Jason Isbell, and Ireland's president.

Shane MacGowan Tributes: Flea, Nick Cave, Bruce Springsteen Honor Pogues Singer
Scoop Harrison

]]> Shane MacGowan’s passing has led to an outpouring of tributes from fellow musicians. “Every time I heard him sing I heard the truth, and my heart filled up with humanity,” wrote Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers. He proceeded to share an anecdote about the time he met the Pogues…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/11/shane-macgowan-tributes/feed/ 0 Scoop Harrison Also see tributes from Billy Bragg, Garbage, Dropkick Murphys, Jason Isbell, and the president of Ireland Shane MacGowan tributes Shane MacGowan: The Drunk Poet Who Saved Christmas https://consequence.net/2023/11/shane-macgowan-fairytale-of-new-york/ https://consequence.net/2023/11/shane-macgowan-fairytale-of-new-york/#respond Thu, 30 Nov 2023 20:02:22 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1342045 "Fairytale of New York" is a boozy holiday staple that might just be the best Christmas song of all time.

Shane MacGowan: The Drunk Poet Who Saved Christmas
Jonah Krueger

]]> On November 30th, 2023, Celtic punk legend and The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan passed away at the age of 65. A gifted songwriter and lyricist, MacGowan left an unmistakable mark on music history, both as a member of The Pogues and beyond. More than that, he became an unlikely folk…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/11/shane-macgowan-fairytale-of-new-york/feed/ 0 Jonah Krueger And the bells are ringing out for Christmas Day... Portrait Of Kirsty MacColl & Shane MacGowan Shane MacGowan, Pogues Singer, Dead at 65 https://consequence.net/2023/11/shane-macgowan-pogues-dead/ https://consequence.net/2023/11/shane-macgowan-pogues-dead/#respond Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:57:13 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1259662 A gifted lyricist whose excessive consumption of alcohol and cigarettes both added to his legend and led to his eventual downfall.

Shane MacGowan, Pogues Singer, Dead at 65
Carys Anderson

]]> Shane MacGowan, the Celtic punk legend and revered frontman of  The Pogues, has died at the age of 65. MacGowan’s wife, Victoria Mary Clarke, confirmed his passing on Thursday (November 30th). “the love of my life and the most beautiful soul and beautiful angel and the sun and the moon…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/11/shane-macgowan-pogues-dead/feed/ 0 Carys Anderson Carys Anderson A gifted lyricist whose excessive consumption of alcohol and cigarettes both added to his legend and led to his downfall Shane MacGowan dead at 65 Bruce Springsteen Holds Court at Irish Pub, Leads Patrons in Song https://consequence.net/2023/05/bruce-springsteen-dublin-bar/ https://consequence.net/2023/05/bruce-springsteen-dublin-bar/#respond Thu, 04 May 2023 21:20:57 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1291233 While in Ireland, Springsteen also paid a visit to The Pogues' Shane MacGowan.

Bruce Springsteen Holds Court at Irish Pub, Leads Patrons in Song
Alex Young

]]> Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s world tour takes them to Dublin this weekend for three shows at the RDS Arena. Prior to hitting the stage, Springsteen connected with some locals at a town pub. Springsteen grabbed a drink at The Burrow in Rathangan, Co. Kildare, and even led…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/05/bruce-springsteen-dublin-bar/feed/ 0 Alex Young While in Ireland, Springsteen also visited The Pogues' Shane MacGowan Bruce Springsteen in pub