In what’s already been a sad week in the punk world with the death of Killing Joke’s Kevin “Geordie” Walker, The Punk Site has now learned of the passing of Shane McGowan of The Nipple Erectors / The Nips, The Pogues and Shane McGowan And The Popes at the age of 65. McGowan passed away this morning after a recent hospital stay, he had a long history of health issues and had a long and very public history of alcohol misuse. He previously claimed that most of his songs had been penned while under the influence, and stated that “I haven’t joined a band to drink milk”. He is perhaps best known for Fairytale Of New York which was recorded with the late Kirsty MacColl, but this perhaps does his legacy a disservice as he leaves behind an unrivalled legacy of songwriting. The Punk Site sends...