
Anglo-Irish singer-songwriter (1957–2023)
1957 — 2023
Quick Facts
Profession
Anglo-Irish singer-songwriter (1957–2023)
Born
December 25, 1957
Died
2023 (age ~66)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
singer, musician, singer-songwriter
1957
Born in Pembury (1957-12-25)
2023
Died in Dublin
About
Shane Patrick Lysaght MacGowan was a British and Irish singer-songwriter, musician, and poet. Best known as the original lead vocalist and primary lyricist of Celtic punk band the Pogues, MacGowan was an acclaimed songwriter whose lyrics often focused on the Irish emigrant experience. He also received widespread media attention for his personal life, which included decades of heavy alcohol and drug abuse.
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Shane Patrick Lysaght MacGowan was a British and Irish singer-songwriter, musician, and poet. Best known as the original lead vocalist and primary lyricist of Celtic punk band the Pogues, MacGowan was an acclaimed songwriter whose lyrics often focused on the Irish emigrant experience. He also receiv
The name Shane means "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Anglicized form of the Northern Irish pronunciation of Seán, from Jehan, from Johannes, variant of Ioannes, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Giovanni as a male name. Sheena as a female name.". It is of English origin.
Shane MacGowan was born on December 25, 1957.
Shane MacGowan died in 2023, at approximately 66 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Anglicized form of the Northern Irish pronunciation of Seán, from Jehan, from Johannes, variant of Ioannes, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Giovanni as a male name. Sheena as a female name.
The name Shane is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Anglicized form of the Northern Irish pronunciation of Seán, from Jehan, from Johannes, variant of Ioannes, from Ἰωάννης, from lit=God is gracious. Giovanni as a male name. Sheena as a female name.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Shane
Shane — December 25, 1957
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
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Your music got me through the hardest year of my life.
— a listener
Respect.
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