Stars Gather to Pay Tribute at Funeral of The Pogues Singer Shane MacGowan
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Thousands of people lined the streets of Dublin to bid farewell to The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan, who died at the age of 65. The funeral was attended by family, friends, and celebrities including Johnny Depp and Nick Cave. MacGowan, an Irish cultural icon, was remembered for his influential music that blended Irish traditional music with punk. Musicians performed his songs during the service, and mourners shared memories of his rowdy performances. MacGowan's coffin was carried through the streets of Dublin, accompanied by applause and singing from the crowd.
- Johnny Depp among stars paying tribute at funeral of The Pogues singer Shane MacGowan The Associated Press
- ‘All punk power and visceral emotion’: farewell, Shane MacGowan, my Celtic soul brother The Guardian
- Shane MacGowan honored at funeral attended by stars including Nick Cave and Johnny Depp CNN
- Huge crowds in Tipperary say farewell to Shane McGowan The Irish Times
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