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Shane Patrick Lysaght MacGowan (25 December 1957 – 30 November 2023) was an English-born Irish singer-songwriter, musician, and poet. Best known as the original lead vocalist and primary lyricist of Celtic punk band the Pogues, MacGowan was an acclaimed songwriter whose lyrics often focused on the Irish emigrant experience. He also received widespread media attention for his personal life, which included decades of heavy alcohol and drug abuse. As a teenager, MacGowan became active on the London punk scene under... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Shane MacGowan first charted in 1985 with A Pair of Brown Eyes.The artist scored 34 UK Top‑75 entries, including 12 Top‑10 placements.