Shane MacGowan quotes

Shane MacGowan was an Irish musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of The Pogues. His fusion of traditional Irish music with punk rock created a unique and influential sound. He inspired generations with his poetic lyrics and remains an enduring icon of modern Irish music. Here are 6 of his quotes:

When I'm writing a song, it gives me more actual pleasure to hear someone else sing it than do it meself. (Shane MacGowan)
My dad has no control over who works with me. Me, me and me alone has to take responsibility for anything. View quote
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What I do is I'm a bandleader, frontman, entertainer. View quote
Shane MacGowan
I drink because I'm thirsty. View quote
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Petitions are ridiculous. View quote
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I've been here all the time; I could be putting out as many albums as Costello, y'know what I mean? View quote
Shane MacGowan

Shane MacGowan

Shane MacGowan - Image
Photo: Masao Nakagami, CC BY-SA 2.0
Occupation: Irish Musician
Born: December 25, 1957
Died: November 30, 2023
Quotes count: 6

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