As lead singer of The Pogues and as a solo artist, Shane MacGowan is a defining figure of modern Irish music. Among the greatest songwriters of his generation, he has infused traditional Irish folk with the spirit of punk and a bleary-eyed romanticism to create a compelling and unique musical brew. In the first comprehensive biography of MacGowan, Joe Merrick traces the life of this complex figure from his childhood in England and Tipperary, through The Pogues' success and subsequent painful break-up, before bringing the ...
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As lead singer of The Pogues and as a solo artist, Shane MacGowan is a defining figure of modern Irish music. Among the greatest songwriters of his generation, he has infused traditional Irish folk with the spirit of punk and a bleary-eyed romanticism to create a compelling and unique musical brew. In the first comprehensive biography of MacGowan, Joe Merrick traces the life of this complex figure from his childhood in England and Tipperary, through The Pogues' success and subsequent painful break-up, before bringing the story up to date with an evaluation of MacGowan's solo career. It is an incredible story, sometimes sad, sometimes wonderful and often soaked in a mixture of alcohol and genius.
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Add this copy of The Life and Music of Shane Macgowan to cart. $19.96, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brownstown, MI, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Omnibus Press.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN: 9780711976535.
Add this copy of Shane Macgowan: London Irish Punk Life and Music to cart. $85.72, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Omnibus Pr & Schirmer Trade Bo.
