A Furious Devotion: The Life of Shane MacGowan

by Richard Balls Narrated by Dan Calley

Overview

Punk protagonist, legendary drinker, Irish musical icon. The complete and extraordinary journey of the Pogues's notorious frontman from outcast to national treasure has never been told-until now.



A Furious Devotion: The Life of Shane MacGowan vividly recounts the experiences that shaped the greatest songwriter of his generation: the formative trips to his mother's homestead in Tipperary, the explosion of punk which changed his life, and the drink and drugs that nearly ended it.



As well as exclusive interviews with Shane himself, author Richard Balls has secured contributions from his wife and family, and people who have never spoken publicly about Shane before: close associates, former girlfriends, and the English teacher who first spotted his literary gift. Nick Cave, Aidan Gillen, Cillian Murphy, Christy Moore, Sinead O'Connor and Dermot O'Leary are on the rollcall of those paying tribute to the gifted songwriter and poet.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"Definitive portrait of the former Pogue. Intimate, cooperative... the book’s strength is that he lets MacGowan speak, and speak on, perfectly capturing the lyrical, romantic rhythms beneath the rasped whisper." Mojo 4****

"A deep dive into the legacy of an Irish icon. The most thorough account of the man — and myth" Rolling Stone

"A fascinating portrait of ex-Pogue and folk-punk pioneer Shane MacGowan" Choice Magazine

"Meticulously researched, balanced and rather excellent" Hot Press

"Late Pogues man's definitive biography. The author celebrates the triumphs but doesn't shrink from the failures and foibles either." Record Collector

Product Details

BN ID:	2940176114836
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	10/26/2021
Edition description:	Unabridged

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