An Irish vocalist and recording artist is named for Shane MacGowan. He is famous for being the lead singer and songwriter of Celtic punk band the Pogues. Moreover, he was also a member of the Nipple Erectors and Shane MacGowan and the Popes, as well as producing his own solo material and working on collaborations with artists such as Kirsty MacColl, Joe Strummer, Nick Cave, Steve Earle, Sinead O'Connor, and Ronnie Drew.