SHANE?

[philofbelloni]

I heard that Shane passed away, rose from the dead and now works along side Elvis on the overnight shift at a 7-11 in East Lansing, Michigan. He traded in the suitcoat for a Tom Brady Michigan Wolverine jersey and recently broke a Guinness World Record by singing "Hail to the Victors" while downing a bottle of Tanqueray 10 in one gulp.
I think it's just a rumor, though.

[flintstone]

Still not seeing Belfast on the internet presale.....

BTW is Shane in the current line up for this tour ?

I know he disappeared for a while and came back a year or 2 ago, but dont know if he's playing the current tour.

[DCHISHOLM]

Sigh.....

Since the second coming of the The Pogues, Shane has done all of the gigs I have been to. Why should this be any different?

[RICHB]

WILL SHANE BE PLAYING WITH THE BAND AT ANY OF THE SHOWS IN MARCH?

We're hoping not. There's a fair chance he'll be singing though.

I'm a bit late to this thread but I just wanted to say that made me piss!!!

Mr Chevron, you're number one invite for my fantasy dinner party. Fortunately as it's only a fantasy party you will never have to make your excuses.

In that case I accept your invite, thanks.

Why not be original and make a fantasy excuse

[RICHB]

WILL SHANE BE PLAYING WITH THE BAND AT ANY OF THE SHOWS IN MARCH?

We're hoping not. There's a fair chance he'll be singing though.

I'm a bit late to this thread but I just wanted to say that made me piss!!!

Mr Chevron, you're number one invite for my fantasy dinner party. Fortunately as it's only a fantasy party you will never have to make your excuses.

In that case I accept your invite, thanks.

Why not be original and make a fantasy excuse

[RICHB]

So is that a yes or a no? Will Mr Mackgowan be singing with them on this tour or is he still sacked?

No, he is touring with Westlife at the moment so will be unavailable for The Pogues tour. When he is not with Westlife he is too busy managing Status Quo and looking after his chain of DIY stores to find time for anything as trivial as The Pogues. Plus, as everyone knows, he was sacked from the band in 1976 and has not been allowed to play with them since - this is enforced with a court order.

I hope that clears up the confusion.

I heard a rumour that he died in a car crash in 1966 and was replaced by a double and there have been clues in all the pogues songs since. If you play the Broad Majestic Shannon backwards whilst also whistling the 'Match of the Day' tune you hear the words Shnnneee ntttooo sssuuuggg whicih if you slow right down soundls like Shane not here Shane not here. Also on the cover of If I should fall from Grace with God Shane is the only one not wearing shoes. Also the real Shane had a scar above his lip and if you look now its gone. Also on the White Album................ or am I gettting mixed up wiht some other band here??

[fluke]

So is that a yes or a no? Will Mr Mackgowan be singing with them on this tour or is he still sacked?

No, he is touring with Westlife at the moment so will be unavailable for The Pogues tour. When he is not with Westlife he is too busy managing Status Quo and looking after his chain of DIY stores to find time for anything as trivial as The Pogues. Plus, as everyone knows, he was sacked from the band in 1976 and has not been allowed to play with them since - this is enforced with a court order.

I hope that clears up the confusion.

I heard a rumour that he died in a car crash in 1966 and was replaced by a double and there have been clues in all the pogues songs since. If you play the Broad Majestic Shannon backwards whilst also whistling the 'Match of the Day' tune you hear the words Shnnneee ntttooo sssuuuggg whicih if you slow right down soundls like Shane not here Shane not here. Also on the cover of If I should fall from Grace with God Shane is the only one not wearing shoes. Also the real Shane had a scar above his lip and if you look now its gone. Also on the White Album................ or am I gettting mixed up wiht some other band here??

Hahaha! Lol. I am really into that Beatles story so I think it's really funny you linked it.
(By the way: you can see a shoe on iisffgwg.. I checked! )

[milehi]

We are hearing in san diego that shane wont be here for the October 26 show. any info??

[Dropofpoison]

You know what? You'd have thought someone would have put this in the FAQ by now.

Shane will be there, just like hes been at all of them for the last 7 years or so.

[fluke]

You know what? You'd have thought someone would have put this in the FAQ by now.

I would say do not put this in the FAQ.. This thread is too much fun

[Zuzana]

You know what? You'd have thought someone would have put this in the FAQ by now.

Somebody reads the FAQ really carefully here.

[Guest]

Or is andrew rankin singing as he did on the b side of white city?

[fluke]

Or is andrew rankin singing as he did on the b side of white city?

hahahaha, rotflol

[DCHISHOLM]

I have heard that Shane may not be touring in the UK this year and that Noddy Holder will be the lead singer 'cos Shanes busy helping Santa get over his addictions in time for Christmas.....just a rumour though!!

[Simon Maguire]

Still not seeing Belfast on the internet presale.....

BTW is Shane in the current line up for this tour ?

I know he disappeared for a while and came back a year or 2 ago, but dont know if he's playing the current tour.

As Philip said, hopefully he won't be playing, however theres a good chance he'll be singing.