Watch footage from Shane MacGowan and The Pogues’ final gigs

nme.com:

Shane MacGowan‘s final solo show as well as his final show with The Pogues has re-emerged following the news of the beloved musician’s death aged 65.McGowan, the frontman of The Pogues, died today (November 30) at the age of 65.The news was confirmed in a joint statement by his wife, Victoria Mary Clarke, as well as his sister Siobhan and father Maurice.“It is with the deepest sorrow and heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Shane MacGowan.

Shane died peacefully at 3am this morning (30 November, 2023) with his wife Victoria and family by his side. Prayers and the last rites were read which gave comfort to his family.“He is survived by his wife Victoria, his sister Siobhan and his father Maurice, family and a large circle of friends.

Further details will be announced shortly but the family ask for privacy at this very sad time.”MacGowan played his final show as a solo artist at Fies Liverpool in 2018.

His final show with The Pogues was at the Fête du bruit dans Landerneau Festival in France back in August of 2014.See footage from both shows below which include performances of ‘Dirty Old Town’, ‘White City’ and ‘Streams Of Whiskey’.Speaking to Vice in 2015 about the future of The Pogues after his final performance with them, MacGowan said: “I went back with [The] Pogues and we grew to hate each other all over again.”He continued: “I don’t hate the band at all – they’re friends.