The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies at 65 – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Shane MacGowan, the bold, Irish punk singer-songwriter and frontman of The Pogues, has died. He was 65. The legendary musician was in poor health and had been recently hospitalized. MacGowan was receiving treatment for a diagnosis of encephalitis, a dangerous infection that causes swelling of the brain. … Read more