Summary
Several well-known musicians, including Bruce Springsteen, Hozier, and Jessie Buckley, have collaborated on a tribute album honoring Shane MacGowan, the lead singer of the Pogues, who died in 2023. The album, titled "20th Century Paddy - The Songs of Shane MacGowan," will release in November and features various artists performing MacGowan's songs. Half of the album's artist royalties will support the Dublin Simon Community, a charity for the homeless.
Key Facts
- Shane MacGowan was the frontman of the Pogues and passed away in 2023 at age 65.
- A tribute album, "20th Century Paddy - The Songs of Shane MacGowan," will be released in November.
- This album includes performances by Bruce Springsteen, Hozier, Jessie Buckley, and several other artists.
- Bruce Springsteen described MacGowan's songwriting as profound and genuine.
- MacGowan's wife, Victoria Mary Clarke, oversaw the album's creation.
- Half of the artist royalties will be donated to the Dublin Simon Community, a charity helping the homeless.
- Other notable contributors to the album include Tom Waits, Johnny Depp, and The Jesus and Mary Chain.
