Shane MacGowan
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Summary
Shane MacGowan was born on December 25, 1957[1], in Pembury[2]. He died on November 30, 2023[3], in Dublin[4]. He worked as a musician[5], singer[6], singer-songwriter[7], film actor[8], and designer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,253 views/month, #5,871 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Victoria Mary Clarke[11]
- Country of citizenship: Ireland[12], United Kingdom[13]
- Occupation: rock singer[14], lyricist[15], pop singer[16]
- Field of work: music[17], rock music[18], punk music[19]
- Educated at: Westminster School[20], Holmewood House School[21]
- Member of: The Nips[22], Shane MacGowan and The Popes[23], The Pogues[24]
- Influenced by: Sex Pistols[25], Brendan Behan[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Genre: folk music[28], punk rock[29]
- Commons category: Shane MacGowan[30]
- Voice type: baritone[31]
- Family name: Lysaght[32], MacGowan[33]
- Given name: Shane[34], Patrick[35]
- Official website: http://www.shanemacgowan.com[36]
- Medical condition: alcohol dependence[37], heroin dependence[38], pelvic fracture[39], viral encephalitis[40]
- Instrument: guitar[41], voice[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[43]
- Birth name: Shane Patrick Lysaght MacGowan[44]
- Name in native language: Shane MacGowan[45]
- Start of work period: 1977[46]
- End of work period: 2023[47]
Why It Matters
Shane MacGowan has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was Shane MacGowan born?
Shane MacGowan's place of birth was Pembury[2].
Where did Shane MacGowan die?
Shane MacGowan passed away in Dublin[4].
Who was Shane MacGowan married to?
Shane MacGowan's spouses include Victoria Mary Clarke[11].
What did Shane MacGowan do for work?
Shane MacGowan worked as a musician[5], singer[6], singer-songwriter[7], film actor[8], and designer[9].
Where did Shane MacGowan go to school?
Shane MacGowan was educated at Westminster School[20] and Holmewood House School[21].