Shane MacGowan, that walking bolt of drunken electrical energy that kicked punk rock’s door down, died in the present day. And no, he is not from Kilkenny however take it straightforward on me, alright? I’m in mourning. And it is simply such an incredible instrumental. That yelp!
No pub from Dublin to London was protected from the brawling frontman throughout his reign of musical fervor. As the lead singer of The Pogues, MacGowan wed conventional Irish tunes to punk rock with professional craft and brazenness, popularizing Celtic rock and introducing people punk to many a disgruntled, train-hopping youth. MacGowan was a staunch supporter of the IRA and did not mince phrases on politics.
But sufficient prattling- his life is greatest summarized via his music. And possibly via a documentary.
And, if you would like an Irishman’s prayer for the vacations that began morosely to finish on a chipper note-