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music2 years ago

David Byrne's Eclectic Christmas Playlist: A Festive Musical Journey

David Byrne has curated a Christmas playlist for NPR's Fresh Air series, featuring a diverse range of tracks from artists such as The Pogues, Paul Simon, Phoebe Bridgers, and 100 gecs. The playlist includes Byrne's own solo song "Fat Man's Comin'" and pays tribute to the late Shane MacGowan of The Pogues. Other notable picks on the playlist include songs by LCD Soundsystem, James Brown, and Tierra Whack. Byrne recently reunited with his former Talking Heads bandmates for a special event celebrating the 40th anniversary of their concert film Stop Making Sense.

via Consequence|
#100-gecs#christmas-playlist#david-byrne
music2 years ago

The Pogues Reunite for Shane MacGowan's Funeral Performance

The Pogues reunited to perform at the funeral of their late lead singer, Shane MacGowan, who passed away at the age of 65. The funeral took place in Ireland and included performances by Nick Cave, Glen Hansard, and Lisa O'Neill. The Pogues played "The Parting Glass" with Spider Stacy on lead vocals. This was their first performance together since 2014. MacGowan had left the band in 1991 due to addiction issues, and the band officially disbanded in 2015.

via Ultimate Classic Rock|
#funeral#music#performance
music2 years ago

Celebrating Shane MacGowan: The Pogues, Johnny Depp, and More Pay Tribute at Funeral

The Pogues reunited to perform "The Parting Glass" at Shane MacGowan's funeral, with mourners singing along outside the church. Other musicians, including Nick Cave and Glen Hansard, also paid tribute with emotional renditions of MacGowan's songs. MacGowan, who passed away at the age of 65, was remembered for his influential music and the impact he had on the punk and folk genres.

via Consequence|
#funeral#music#music-performance
musiccelebrity2 years ago

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.

via Consequence|
#dublin#funeral#musiccelebrity
music2 years ago

Shane MacGowan's Funeral: A Celtic Farewell with Stars and Songs

Thousands of mourners gathered in Nenagh, Ireland, to pay their respects to Shane MacGowan, the late frontman of The Pogues. The funeral service included performances by Nick Cave, Johnny Depp, and other musicians, who played songs by The Pogues and traditional Irish tunes. MacGowan's widow presented a collection of symbolic items, and Depp led a prayer. Mourners in Dublin also gathered to sing "Fairytale of New York" as MacGowan's cortège passed by.

via Rolling Stone|
#funeral#ireland#mourners
music2 years ago

"Musical Tributes and Farewells: Shane MacGowan's Funeral Remembered"

Nick Cave paid tribute to Shane MacGowan at the late singer's funeral by covering The Pogues' song "A Rainy Night in Soho." Other musicians, including Glen Hansard and Lisa O'Neill, also performed during the funeral, and mourners sang MacGowan's iconic songs as the procession made its way through Dublin. MacGowan passed away at the age of 65 from complications of pneumonia and viral encephalitis. Cave described him as a "true friend and the greatest songwriter of his generation."

via Consequence|
#funeral#music#nick-cave
entertainment2 years ago

Stars Gather to Pay Tribute at Funeral of The Pogues Singer Shane MacGowan

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.

via The Associated Press|
#entertainment#funeral#irish-music
culture2 years ago

Farewell to Shane MacGowan: Dublin mourners celebrate his life with a classic Fairytale

Thousands of mourners gathered in Dublin to bid farewell to Shane MacGowan, the legendary singer of The Pogues. The funeral procession, accompanied by a marching band, played MacGowan's iconic songs as it wound through the streets of the Irish capital. A celebrity-studded funeral mass took place in Nenagh, County Tipperary, followed by cremation and the scattering of ashes into the river that inspired one of MacGowan's songs. MacGowan, who died at the age of 65, was remembered as a great Irishman who embodied the soul and spirit of the country through his music.

via The Guardian|
#culture#funeral#ireland
musiccelebrity2 years ago

Shane MacGowan's Funeral Procession Draws Emotional Farewell in Dublin

Dublin pays tribute to Shane MacGowan, lead singer of The Pogues, with a funeral procession through the city. Mourners lined the streets as a horse-drawn carriage carried MacGowan's coffin, draped in the Irish flag. His music accompanied the procession, with musicians performing his famous hits. MacGowan's funeral will take place in Nenagh, and his wife expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support. MacGowan, who had been in ill health, died on November 30 at the age of 65.

via CNN|
#dublin#funeral-procession#musiccelebrity
obituary2 years ago

Shane MacGowan: A Celtic Soul Brother Honored in Dublin and Las Vegas

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.

via The Guardian|
#obituary#punk#shane-macgowan
music2 years ago

Shane MacGowan's Cause of Death Unveiled: A Tribute to a Troubled Legend

The cause of Shane MacGowan's death has been revealed as pneumonia, according to his wife Victoria Mary Clarke. The Irish singer-songwriter died peacefully in hospital surrounded by his family. Tributes have poured in from artists such as Nick Cave and U2. Clarke described MacGowan as a shy and forgiving person who believed in forgiveness and respected all people. Details of his funeral have been shared, and fans are rallying to get The Pogues' 'Fairytale Of New York' to Christmas Number One.

via NME|
#cause-of-death#music#pneumonia
music2 years ago

U2's Tribute to Shane MacGowan and Vegas Shows Generate $75M at The Sphere

U2 paid tribute to Shane MacGowan of The Pogues during their Sphere show by covering their song "A Rainy Night in Soho" and changing some lyrics. They have also added four more shows to their Las Vegas run at the Sphere, making it their final dates there. The band has a total of 40 shows at the venue, with 20 more to go before Phish takes over. Tickets are currently on U2 presale and will be available to the general public on December 8.

via Brooklyn Vegan|
#las-vegas#music#shane-macgowan
music2 years ago

Remembering Shane MacGowan: A Tribute to the Pogues' Frontman

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.

via The New York Times|
#dublin-pubs#irish-music#music
obituary2 years ago

Remembering Shane MacGowan: The Punk Icon Behind "Fairytale of New York"

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.

via The Independent|
#fairytale-of-new-york#irish-music#obituary
music2 years ago

Shane MacGowan: Punk Icon and Irish Rebel, Passes Away at 65

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.

via The New York Times|
#irish-music#music#obituary