Shane MacGowan

Quick Facts

Full Name	Shane MacGowan
Occupation	Pop Singer
Date Of Birth	Dec 25, 1957(1957-12-25)
Age	67
Birthplace	Pembury
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Shane MacGowan Biography

Shane MacGowan is one of the most popular and richest Pop Singer who was born on December 25, 1957 in Pembury, England, United Kingdom. Singer-songwriter and singer-songwriter from The Celtic punk group The Pogues, with whom they recorded “Fairytale of New York” as well as other songs that are popular, such as “A Pair of Brown Eyes.”

MacGowan released her solo music and a duet featuring MacGowan has released solo work, including a duet with Sinead O’Connor called “Haunted.” known as “Haunted.”

Shane Patrick Lysaght MacGowan (born 25 December 1957) is an Irish-English vocalist and recording artist, best known as the lead singer and songwriter of Celtic punk band the Pogues. He was also a member of the Nipple Erectors and Shane MacGowan and the Popes, as well as producing his own solo material and working on collaborations with artists such as Kirsty MacColl, Joe Strummer, Nick Cave, Steve Earle, Sinéad O’Connor, and Ronnie Drew.

MacGowan’s father, Maurice, worked for a department store. MacGowan’s mother, Therese, was a singer and traditional Irish dancer, and had worked as a model in Dublin. In 1971, after attending Holmewood House School at Langton Green, Tunbridge Wells, MacGowan earned a literature scholarship and was accepted into Westminster School. He was found in possession of drugs and was expelled in his second year.

The boy was raised by Irish parents. His mom, Therese was an actress as well as a traditional Irish dancer and model in Dublin. He has been to Victoria Mary Clarke since 1986. They tied the knot in the year 2018.

Shane MacGowan Net Worth

Shane MacGowan is one of the richest Pop Singer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Shane MacGowan 's net worth $25 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was injured at the concert of The Clash and he drew the newspapers with his bloody earlobe. The first band he was in was a punk band called The Nipple Erectors.

He was removed from the famous Westminster School after being found to be in possession of drugs.

MacGowan was born to Irish parents in Pembury, Kent, on Christmas Day in 1957, and his family returned to Ireland at some point after his birth. MacGowan spent his early childhood in County Tipperary, Ireland, before his family moved back to England when he was six and a half. He lived in the Home Counties and attended an English public school. He has lived in many parts of the south-east, including Brighton and London.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Shane MacGowan height 5 ft 9 in Shane weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Shane MacGowan Dating?

According to our records, Shane MacGowan married to Victoria Mary Clarke. As of December 1, 2023, Shane MacGowan’s is not dating anyone.

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MacGowan is the subject of several books and paintings. In 2000, Tim Bradford used the title Is Shane MacGowan Still Alive? for a humorous book about Ireland and Irish culture. Shaman Shane — The Wounded Healer by Stephan Martin brands Shane as a latter-day London-Irish spirit-raiser and exorcist. This commentary is found in the book Myth of Return — The Paintings of Brian Whelan and Collected Commentaries. London Irish artist Brian Whelan paints Shane (for example Boy From The County Hell), his works are featured on Shane’s official website, and is also the illustrator of The Popes Outlaw Heaven cover.

Facts & Trivia

Shane Ranked on the list of most popular Pop Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Shane MacGowan celebrates birthday on December 25 of every year.

In 2001, Sinéad O’Connor reported MacGowan to the police in London for drug possession—in what she said was an attempt to discourage him from using heroin. At first furious, MacGowan later expressed gratitude towards O’Connor and claimed that the incident helped him kick his heroin habit.

Top Facts about Shane MacGowan

1. Shane MacGowan is an Irish-English singer-songwriter.
2. He was born on December 25, 1957 in Kent, England.
3. MacGowan is best known as the lead vocalist of The Pogues.
4. He has also released solo albums and collaborated with other artists.
5. MacGowan’s distinctive voice and songwriting have influenced many musicians.
6. He struggled with alcoholism and drug addiction throughout his career.
7. In 2015, he received a lifetime achievement award from the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.
8. MacGowan has been recognized for his contributions to Irish music and culture.
9. His songs often deal with themes of love, loss, and social issues.
10. Despite health problems, he continues to perform and record music today.

Are The Pogues pro IRA?

In a new film documenting the singer’s life, The Pogues frontman admits he once felt guilty for not joining the IRA , and that his career as a musician was a “compromise”.

What happened to Shane MacGowan teeth?

SHANE MACGOWAN HAS had his teeth restored in a procedure described as the ‘Everest of dentistry’. The lead singer of The Pogues had become infamous – as well as a source of concern – for his bad teeth. His abuse of alcohol and drugs caused his teeth to fall out, with the last one coming out almost a decade ago.

How much does Shane MacGowan make in royalties?

Shane MacGowan reportedly earns over half a million PER YEAR ‘Fairytale of New York’ royalties.

How much are The Pogues worth?

Net Worth: $25 Million
Height:| 5 ft 9 in (1.765 m)
Profession:| Singer, Singer-songwriter, Musician
Nationality:| Republic of Ireland

What is a Pogue Irish?

pogue (plural pogues) (Ireland) A kiss.