Shane MacGowan
Shane MacGowan is an iconic Irish musician and the lead singer of the legendary band The Pogues. Known for his distinctive voice and songwriting that captures the spirit of Irish folk music, MacGowan has influenced generations of artists. He was recently in the news due to his funeral, which drew an array of mourners including Nick Cave, who performed in his honor.
Born on Dec 25, 1957 (67 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2 | 7.50 | 0.19% | +10% | 5,030,000 | 10,237 | $5,100 | 10$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 9,025 | $530,000 | 474$ |
| Totals | 3 | 15,129,265 | 19,262 | $535,100 | 484$ |
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Recent Mentions
Sweden:
Shane MacGowan is the frontman of The Pogues who was hospitalized with pneumonia while working on a Christmas song.
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Ireland:
Bob Dylan pays tribute to his late friend Shane MacGowan with a dusky take on The Pogues A Rainy Night in Soho.
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Ireland:
Dylan sends a shout out to Shane MacGowan, one of our favourite artists.
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Ireland:
Patti Smith acknowledges Shane MacGowan in her performance.
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Ireland:
He has photographed a wide range of famous faces, from Shane MacGowan to the Dalai Lama.
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Portugal:
Shane MacGowan is featured in the CineMúsica festival lineup.
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North Macedonia:
Nick Cave collaborated with Shane MacGowan on various projects.
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Ireland:
Shane MacGowan is celebrated for his song 'A Rainy Night in Soho', which continues to attract admirers nearly 40 years after its release.
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Ireland:
Shane MacGowan's funeral was noted as a new benchmark for public tributes to artists.
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Ireland:
Shane MacGowan is noted as a significant second-generation Irish musician in Britain.
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