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Mourners Pay Tribute to Shane MacGowan with Street Serenades
Mourners in Dublin paid tribute to The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan by singing his songs on the streets during his funeral procession. Fans of all ages gathered outside the church where the ceremony was held, joining together in an impromptu jam session led by musicians equipped with banjos, harmonicas, and tin whistles. The crowd celebrated MacGowan's folk tradition and iconic songs, such as "Dirty Old Town" and "Fairytale of New York." Inside the church, Nick Cave, Glen Hansard, and Spider Stacy performed emotional renditions of MacGowan's songs. Tributes have poured in from various artists since his passing on November 30th.
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Beastie Boys Square: Ad-Rock and Mike D Celebrate Iconic Renaming
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Rolling Stone
The corner of Ludlow and Rivington in New York City's Lower East Side has been officially renamed Beastie Boys Square, with Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz and Michael "Mike D" Diamond in attendance. The intersection was immortalized on the cover of the Beastie Boys' 1989 album "Paul's Boutique." After years of efforts, the New York City Council approved the name change, leading to a ceremony where Ad-Rock and Mike D expressed their gratitude to fans and council members. They also paid tribute to their late bandmate, Adam "MCA" Yauch. The renaming of the square is seen as a lasting legacy for future generations to discover and question the significance of the Beastie Boys.
Cleveland Celebrates Bone Thugs-N-Harmony with Street Dedication and Hip Hop Love
Originally Published 2 years ago — by News 5 Cleveland WEWS
The City of Cleveland held a street dedication ceremony at the intersection of East 99th Street and St. Clair Avenue to honor the hip-hop group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. Fans had petitioned for a street sign reading "Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Way," which was quickly approved by the Cleveland City Council. The dedication ceremony celebrated the group's impact on the community and their success in putting Cleveland on the map in the music industry.