- Source of Wealth: Music
- Age: 62
- Birth Place: Tonbridge, Kent, England
- Height: 1.76 m
- Full Name: Shane Patrick Lysaght MacGowan
- Nationality: Irish
- Date of Birth: December 25, 1957
- Occupation: Singer-songwriter, musician
- Education: Holmewood House School, Westminster School
In most of his songs, there is a noticeable Irish impact. James Clarence Mangan, a poet of the 19th century, from Ireland and Brendan Behan, a playwright, has been his top influencer. The song Fairytale of New York is considered one of his best works, which he co-wrote with Jem Finer.
However, MacGowan was removed from The Pogues because of his unprofessional behavior. After this, he formed his own group and named it Shane MacGowan and The Popes. He recorded two studio albums, three tracks, a live album and a live DVD. In 2005, he joined The Pogues again.
Shane MacGowan was seen on Lou Reed’s Perfect Day, which became the #1 single in the British charts for three weeks. This single was recorded for a social cause “children in need” and many other prominent artists also took part in the project. It was considered the highest fundraiser in six years, as it sold over a million copies.
Shane MacGown was born in Pembury, Kent, England. His parents were Irish. While attending a concert in 1976, his earlobe was greatly injured by one of the members of a punk band. The story was published in the paper with a photograph of his blood stained earlobe. He suffers from a drug problem.