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Irish artist Róis (Rose Connolly) revives Ireland's ancient mourning tradition of keening through her experimental music, blending traditional Irish lament songs with modern electronic sounds, and promotes Irish language and heritage, earning critical acclaim and awards.
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.
The funeral arrangements for Pogues singer Shane MacGowan, who passed away at the age of 65, have been announced. The funeral will be held in Nenagh, County Tipperary in Ireland, and will be open to the public. MacGowan died of pneumonia after battling viral encephalitis. He had completed an album before his death. His remains will be cremated and his ashes scattered across the river Shannon, which he sang about in one of his songs. Tributes have been pouring in from musicians around the world.
Shane MacGowan, the British-born frontman of the punk-folk band The Pogues, passed away, leaving Ireland to mourn the loss of a beloved musician. Known for his addictions to alcohol and drugs, MacGowan's death had long been anticipated. His music, which took traditional Irish music in a new direction, resonated with people in Ireland and beyond, with songs like "Fairytale of New York" becoming iconic. MacGowan's irreverence and scabrous humor endeared him to many, and his influence on Irish music is expected to be recognized in the coming years.
Shane MacGowan, the frontman of The Pogues, has passed away at the age of 65, just a week after being discharged from the hospital. Known for his iconic song "Fairytale of New York," MacGowan was remembered as a poet and a champion of social justice. Tributes poured in from fans and fellow musicians, including Irish premier Leo Varadkar and former bandmate Tom Morello. MacGowan's wife, Victoria Mary Clarke, described him as the love of her life and the measure of her dreams.
Shane MacGowan, the former songwriter and frontman for the Pogues, known for fusing punk rock with Irish music, has died at the age of 65. MacGowan emerged from London's punk scene in the late 1970s and spent nine years with the Pogues before his addictions and deteriorating health led to his departure. He later formed Shane MacGowan & the Popes and continued to record and tour. MacGowan's lyrics, particularly in the hit song "Fairytale of New York," painted vivid portraits of Irish emigrant life. He is survived by his wife, sister, and father.
Mark Sheehan, the co-founder and guitarist of Irish rock band The Script, has died at the age of 46 after a brief illness. Sheehan, who was also a talented songwriter, was described as a "much loved husband, father, brother, bandmate and friend" by the band in a statement. Tributes have poured in from across the music industry, with fellow Irish musicians Hozier and Ella Henderson among those paying their respects. The Script's label, Sony Music, called the band "one of Ireland's greatest".
Mark Sheehan, the guitarist of Irish rock band The Script, has died at the age of 46 after a brief illness. The band called him a "much loved husband, father, brother, band mate and friend." The Script topped charts with their self-titled debut album in 2008 and went on to have six Top 10 albums in the UK and one top three album in the US. Irish President Michael D. Higgins praised the band's "originality and excellence" and sent condolences to Sheehan's family.
Mark Sheehan, the guitarist and co-founder of Irish rock band The Script, has died at the age of 46 after a brief illness. The band called him a "much loved husband, father, brother, band mate and friend." The Script topped UK and Irish charts with their self-titled debut album in 2008 and went on to have six top 10 albums in the UK. Irish President Michael D. Higgins praised the band's "originality and excellence" and sent condolences to Sheehan's family.
Mark Sheehan, the guitarist of Irish rock band The Script, has died at the age of 46 after a brief illness. The band's self-titled debut album in 2008 topped U.K. and Irish charts and included hits such as "We Cry," "Breakeven," and "The Man Who Can't Be Moved." Sheehan is survived by his wife and three children. Irish President Michael D. Higgins praised the band's "originality and excellence" and sent condolences to Sheehan's family.
Mark Sheehan, the guitarist of Irish rock band The Script, has died at the age of 46 after a brief illness. The band's self-titled debut album in 2008 topped U.K. and Irish charts and included hits such as "We Cry," "Breakeven," and "The Man Who Can't Be Moved." Sheehan is survived by his wife and three children. Irish President Michael D. Higgins praised the band's "originality and excellence" and sent condolences to Sheehan's family.
Mark Sheehan, the guitarist and co-founder of Irish rock band The Script, has died at the age of 46 after a brief illness. Sheehan formed the band with lead vocalist Danny O'Donoghue and drummer Glen Power in 2001. The Script released six studio albums and a Greatest Hits compilation album in 2021. Tributes from across the music industry have been pouring in for Sheehan, who was described as a "much loved husband, father, brother, bandmate and friend".
Mark Sheehan, the co-founder and guitarist of Irish rock band The Script, has died at the age of 46 following a brief illness. Sheehan formed the group in 2001 alongside vocalist Danny O'Donoghue and drummer Glen Power. The band has asked fans to respect the privacy of his family and bandmates. Fellow musicians and celebrities have come forward to pay tribute to Sheehan, who was described as one of the nicest and most talented men in the Irish music industry. The Script are scheduled to support the American artist P!nk during her European tour later this year.
Mark Sheehan, the guitarist and co-founder of Irish rock band The Script, has died at the age of 46 after a brief illness. Sheehan formed the band with lead vocalist Danny O'Donoghue and drummer Glen Power in 2001. The band released their debut album in 2008, which included hit singles "The Man Who Can’t Be Moved" and "Breakeven". Tributes from across the music industry have been pouring in for Sheehan, who is remembered as a "much loved husband, father, brother, band mate and friend".