A Furious Devotion
The Life of Shane MacGowan

I can see how the discussion went when the author’s people and MacGowan’s people met to discuss whether the biography would be authorized. The MacGowan people said “Say whatever you want about his behaviour, addictions and all that, just don’t dis the music. And if you say anything good about the ob......more

One of the most comprehensive accounts of Shane's life that you'll ever come across. Written by a man who spent time with Shane, Victoria and many members of their entourage. I commend Richard on the effort he's put into interviewing relevant people and preparing a complimentary, but honest account......more

I've never been a big fan of The Pogues or indeed bothered to find out much about their front man, the larger than life Shane MacGowan. However, living in the UK in the 90s it was hard not to see him occasionally and he is definitely a commanding presence when he does appear on TV for example. Whene......more

A superb book to complement and add to the earlier 'A drink with Shane MacGowan' this delves deeper into the man by interviewing a range of people who know him have observed and helped him become who he is. It pulls no punches and shows the dark and dangerous roads he's travelled as well as his undo......more