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Casey Cooper-Fiske

The Pogues say Shane MacGowan’s ‘spirit lives on’ in album anniversary gigs

Jem Finer, James Fearnley and Spider Stacy of The Pogues who are preparing to perform Rum, Sodomy & the Lash in full (Holly Whittaker/SJM Concerts/PA) -

The Pogues have paid tribute to late frontman Shane MacGowan saying his “spirit lives on” as they prepare to perform second album Rum, Sodomy & The Lash in full for its 40th anniversary next year.

The new run of gigs come after the group marked the 40th anniversary of their debut album Red Roses For Me with a series of UK shows earlier this year, with six performances now planned to honour their second LP in May 2025.

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