Shane MacGowan: London Irish Punk Life and Music

As lead singer of The Pogues and as a solo artist, Shane MacGowan is a defining figure of modern Irish music. Among the greatest songwriters of his generation, he has infused traditional Irish folk with the spirit of punk and a bleary-eyed romanticism to create a compelling and unique musical brew. Joe Merrick''s biography is an incredible story, sometimes sad, sometimes wonderful, and often soake...