In Memoriam: Shane MacGowan, lead singer of the Pogues, has passed away
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Shane MacGowan, Pogues Singer and Poet, Dead at 65
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Shane MacGowan: Pogues singer dies aged 65 - BBC News
Shane MacGowan, lead singer of The Pogues and a laureate of booze and beauty, dies at age 65 - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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The Pogues star Shane MacGowan, best known for Christmas hit Fairytale Of New York, dies at 65, Ents & Arts News
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Shane MacGowan, Pogues Frontman, Dies at 65
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Shane MacGowan obituary: his life reminds us that chaos and fearlessness can create beauty
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Shane MacGowan, lead singer of the Pogues, dead at 65
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Shane MacGowan, frontman of The Pogues, dies aged 65
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Shane MacGowan, lead singer of The Pogues and a laureate of booze and beauty, dies at age 65 - The Columbian
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Shane MacGowan, brilliant but troubled Pogues frontman, dies at 65 - The Washington Post
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Shane MacGowan, The Pogues' frontman and singer-songwriter, dies aged 65 – The Irish Times