The most famous Pogues singer-songwriter and musician, Shane Macgowan, was born on December 25, 1957, in Pembury, Kent, England. Shane’s Irish parents were visiting relatives in England at the time of his birth. Therefore, Shane spent most of his early childhood in Tipperary, Ireland. Now he is no anymore. Shane died last year, on November 30, 2023, in Dublin, Ireland at the age of 655. Now he is 66 years, 4 months, 22 days old as of today, May 17, 2024. His original name was Shane Patrick Lysaght MacGowan, but he was also known as Shane O’Hooligan. At the age of six and a half, he moves back to England with his family.
This British-born Irish singer-songwriter, Shane Macgowan, was known as the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the Celtic punk band Pogues. Shane also collaborated with so many artists, such as Nick Cave, Cruachan, Joe Strummer, and Sinéad O’Connor. Shane also produced solo material. Due to heavy alcohol and drug use, The New York Times described Shane Macgowan as “a titanically destructive personality and a master songsmith whose lyrics painted vivid portraits of the underbelly of Irish immigrant life.”
Shane developed an interest in singing at an early age. He developed an interest in literature at the age of 11, and at the age of 13, Shane was among the winners of a literary contest sponsored by the Daily Mirror. Due to drug addiction, he spent 6 months in a psychiatric hospital at age 17. He was also diagnosed with acute situational anxiety.
Bio
- Full Name: Shane Macgowan
- Date of Birth: December 25, 1957
- Age: 66 Years, 4 Months, 23 Days
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Upcoming Birthday: December 25, 2024 (This Year)
- Birthplace: Pembury, Kent, England
