MacGowan fronted the ’80s Celtic-rock band that scored with songs such as “Dirty Old Town” and “Fairytale of New York.”
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Mourning the loss of classic rock stars, other musical greats and related figures
The Bronx-born guitarist, songwriter and band leader helped lead the transition from glam rock to punk
The New Orleans native held the #1 spot for five weeks in 1971 on the Billboard R&B chart, and reached the top of the pop singles chart of competitor Record World
The co-writer of such huge R&B/pop hits as “Celebration,” “Ladies Night” and “Jungle Boogie” was still active in 2023.
The singer, songwriter and guitarist’s first recordings with musical partner Phil Seymour in the mid-1970s pre-dated the genre
With his siblings Ronald and O’Kelly, he founded the celebrated R&B group who wrote and/or recorded such classics as “Shout,” “Twist and Shout” and “It’s Your Thing”
The drummer and founding member for the 1970s era progressive rock band was still performing earlier in the year
His biggest hit was nominated for three Grammys and he co-wrote and sang many of the group’s other classics.
The American musician first experienced success as an expat with a British band before returning home and enjoying two huge hits.
The rock band’s biggest hit was the 1999 single, “All Star.” The news of his death arrived one day after it was revealed he was in hospice care