Odds are, modern music fans probably haven’t heard the name Shane MacGowan before. Unfortunately, even if you aren’t familiar with his name, the legendary Irish rock star who was the lead singer and songwriter for the Pogues has a story that is all too common, which is chronicled in the new documentary, “Crock of Gold – A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan.”
As seen in the trailer for the film, ‘Crock of Gold’ tells the story of Shane MacGowan, an unlikely musical legend that came from nothing and rose to prominence with his blend of traditional Irish music and punk rock. And as you might guess, his lifestyle also led him down a dark path that is all too familiar to rock stars of his era. In the film, you see why people think he’s one of the best songwriters of all time and how his love of sex, drugs, and rock ‘n roll led him down a path that almost destroyed his life.
‘Crock of Gold’ is executive produced by Johnny Depp and directed by Julien Temple. The filmmaker is probably best known for his various rockumentaries, including the film, “The Filth and the Fury,” which told the story of the Sex Pistols.
“Crock of Gold – A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan” arrives in select theaters and VOD on December 4. You can watch the new trailer below.
Here’s the synopsis:
CROCK OF GOLD – A FEW ROUNDS WITH SHANE MACGOWAN deep dives into the life of the tortured Irish vocalist, best known as the lead singer and songwriter of the Pogues, who famously combined traditional Irish music with the visceral energy of punk rock. Featuring unseen archival footage from the band and MacGowan’s family, as well as animation from legendary illustrator Ralph Steadman, Julien Temple’s rollicking love letter spotlights the iconic frontman up to his 60th birthday celebration, where singers, movie stars and rock ’n’ roll outlaws gather to celebrate the man and his legacy.