I can’t see Nick Cave. The Australian singer is talking from his home in London, favouring the telephone because he is convalescing from the flu. “The whole of London is infected with this thing,” he says with a sigh. In the popular imagination, Cave has jet-black hair, a high forehead, an indomitable stare and, over … Read more
Bruce Springsteen, Hozier, Jessie Buckley and Kate Moss among stars on Shane MacGowan tribute album The Journal Hozier joins Jessie Buckley on new MacGowan tribute album RTE.ie Hozier, Jessie Buckley and Bruce Springsteen record Shane MacGowan tribute album BBC 20th Century Paddy – The Songs of Shane MacGowan WLRFM.com Bruce Springsteen, Kate Moss and Johnny Depp to appear on … Read more
Andrew Ranken, founding member of The Pogues, dies aged 72 The Journal The Pogues announce death of drummer Andrew Ranken with ‘deep sadness’ RTE.ie The Pogues drummer Andrew Ranken dies aged 72 The Irish Times The Pogues drummer Andrew Ranken dead at 72 BBC The Pogues drummer Andrew Ranken dies as band issues heartfelt statement Dublin Live Source link
The Pogues drummer Andrew Ranken has died aged 72. In a statement shared on social media, the band paid tribute to Ranken, describing him as “drummer, founding member, and heartbeat of The Pogues” and “forever a true friend and brother”. The message, which was signed off by fellow Pogues founding members Spider Stacy, Jem Finer … Read more
I was born in 1965. There were bombing campaigns and extreme anti-Irish racism where we were growing up in west London. It was the water we swam in at the time and I look back now and think, No wonder I grew up a bit angry. When I was 14, it was the 10th anniversary … Read more
James Fearnley Opens Up About His Complex Relationship with Shane MacGowan James Fearnley Opens Up About His Complex Relationship with Shane MacGowan In an emotional podcast, Pogues accordionist James Fearnley has opened up about his complicated relationship with Shane MacGowan, the band’s iconic frontman. Fearnley admitted, “Maybe I hated him because I loved him so … Read more
irish Humor and Heritage Take Center Stage in Holiday Radio Specials This holiday season, radio waves carried the sounds of laughter, music, and heartfelt reflections on Irish identity. Two standout programs offered unique perspectives on family, culture, and the enduring spirit of the Emerald Isle. A Jazzy Family Affair “David O’Doherty and His Dad Do … Read more