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Stars Pay Tribute at Shane MacGowan's Emotional Funeral

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Source: Consequence
Stars Pay Tribute at Shane MacGowan's Emotional Funeral
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Glen Hansard and Lisa O'Neill performed a rendition of "Fairytale of New York" at the funeral of Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan, backed by members of the band. The funeral also featured performances by Spider Stacy and Nick Cave, and mourners sang some of MacGowan's iconic songs as the procession made its way through Dublin. MacGowan passed away at the age of 65 from complications of pneumonia and viral encephalitis.

Topics:entertainmentmusic#fairytale-of-new-york#funeral#glen-hansard#lisa-oneill#music#shane-macgowan
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  1. Glen Hansard Covers "Fairytale of New York" at Shane MacGowan's Funeral: Watch  Consequence
  2. Johnny Depp Gives Reading At Shane MacGowan Funeral | Cross Talk | Kevin O'Sullivan | Alex Phillips  TalkTV
  3. ‘All punk power and visceral emotion’: farewell, Shane MacGowan, my Celtic soul brother  The Guardian
  4. The Pogues Perform "The Parting Glass" at Shane MacGowan's Funeral  Consequence
  5. Shane MacGowan honored at funeral attended by stars including Nick Cave and Johnny Depp  CNN

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