Shane MacGowan: London Irish Punk Life and Music

As lead singer of The Pogues and as a solo artist, Shane MacGowan is a defining figure of modern Irish music.  Among the greatest songwriters of his generation, he has infused traditional Irish folk with the spirit of punk and a bleary-eyed romanticism to create a compelling and unique musical brew.  Joe Merrick's biography is an incredible story, sometimes sad, sometimes wonderful, and often soaked in a mixture of alcohol and genius.