What is Shane MacGowan's full name?
Shane Patrick Lysaght MacGowan
Shane MacGowan date of birth:
December 25, 1957
How old is Shane MacGowan?
68
Where was Shane MacGowan born?
Kent, England
How tall is Shane MacGowan?
5' 9½" (177 cm)
Is Shane MacGowan gay or straight?
DISPUTED
What is Shane MacGowan's ethnicity?
White
What is Shane MacGowan nationality?
Irish
Where did Shane MacGowan go to school?
Westminster School (expelled for drug use)
What is Shane MacGowan's occupation?
Singer-songwriter, musician
Shane MacGowan claim to fame:
The Pogues
What genre is Shane MacGowan's work?
Punk rock, Celtic punk, folk punk
What instruments does Shane MacGowan play?
Guitar, harmonica, banjo, bodhrán, piano, Vocals
Short Biography
Shane Patrick Lysaght MacGowan (born 25 December 1957) is an Irish musician and singer, 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, and Sinéad O'Connor.