The Pogues
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The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies at 65Shane MacGowan breathed new life into the Celtic music scene in the 1980s, and together with The Pogues, created rousing, emotionally charged folk tunes about Irish life.EntertainmentNov 30, 2023
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Like clockwork, it’s the time of year to debate Pogues song ‘Fairytale of New York’: Alan CrossIt's that time again when the knives come out for one of the most beloved Christmas songs of all time. Do they have a point?CommentaryDec 22, 2019
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U.K. DJ calls for ban of The Pogues’ ‘Fairytale of New York,’ citing offensive lyricsThe profanity-filled 1987 Christmas classic by The Pogues and the late Kirsty MacColl has been the subject of major controversy for years.EntertainmentDec 5, 2019
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