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Johnny Depp, a longtime friend of Shane MacGowan, is among the artists featured on the tribute album

Johnny Depp and Hozier featured on star-studded Shane MacGowan tribute album 20th Century Paddy

Andrew Ranken performing with The Pogues at Wollaton Park in 2009

11 February 2026

The Pogues drummer Andrew Ranken dead at 72

Shane MacGowan 'wasn't always drunk', according to his former bandmates

The Pogues say that Shane MacGowan 'wasn't always drunk' and remember him as a 'hard worker'

The Pogues weren't interested in the campaign to get Fairytale of New York to the top of the Christmas charts

28 November 2024

The Pogues 'weren't bothered' about Christmas number one campaign for Fairytale of New York

The Pogues are embarking on a 40th anniversary tour in celebration of their second album 'Rum Sodomy and the Lash'

19 November 2024

The Pogues announce first tour since Shane MacGowan's death

Shane MacGowan left just €849,733 in his will to his widow

Shane MacGowan's will left widow less than €1 million

Bruce Springsteen has been forced to cancel some European tour dates

Bruce Springsteen forced to cancel European stadium tour dates over health issue

Bruce Springsteen's Kilkenny was full of surprises

Bruce Springsteen opens Kilkenny gig with rousing tribute to Shane MacGowan

Sinead O’Connor and Shane MacGowan to take place in New York City

Sinead O’Connor and Shane MacGowan to take place in New York City

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