Shane MacGowan: A Celtic Soul Brother Honored in Dublin and Las Vegas
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Bobby Gillespie, lead singer of Primal Scream, pays tribute to Shane MacGowan, the late frontman of The Pogues, describing him as a gentle soul and a gifted songwriter. Gillespie admires MacGowan's ability to capture the struggles of marginalized people in his songs, as well as his raucous and celebratory tunes. He recalls MacGowan's powerful presence on stage and the love between him and his partner, Victoria Mary Clarke. Gillespie concludes by thanking MacGowan for his music and the impact it had on their lives.
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