Hozier, Jessie Buckley and Bruce Springsteen record Shane MacGowan tribute album

BBC News - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete March 12, 2026 at 11:32 AM

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A tribute album honoring the late Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan, who died in 2023, will be released in November. The album features covers of MacGowan's songs by prominent musicians including Hozier, Jessie Buckley, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, and Johnny Depp. Springsteen, who spent time with MacGowan before his death, penned an essay for the album praising MacGowan's songwriting and impact. Victoria Mary Clarke, MacGowan's wife, oversaw the project and expressed gratitude to the participating artists. Fifty percent of the artist's proceeds from the album will be donated to the Dublin Simon Community, a charity supporting the city's homeless population.

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