A Furious Devotion: The Life of Shane MacGowan Free Audiobook Download by Richard Balls

The audiobook version of the biography by Richard Balls of Shane MacGowan is a great way to learn about his life. The narration by Dan Calley is professional and good quality.

Shane MacGowan was one of the finest, most talented and most hilarious voices in rock and roll history. His distinctive singing style has been copied thousands of times and his song "A Day In The Life" is an anthem for every teenage rebellion. But what happened to him at the end was tragic; a result of alcoholism, he died alone in a London hospital on January 4th 2014

This fascinating account of the life and times of Irish musician, Shane MacGowan was brought to life by Dan Calley in a captivating way. The author did an excellent job of bringing out the humanity in Shane's story. I feel like there is so much more to this book than just a biography on Shane MacGowan. There are so many stories that are woven into this book about the people who surrounded him in his life, family, and friends that give readers a deeper understanding into the man himself.

"A Furious Devotion: The Life of Shane MacGowan" is a biography on the life of Shane MacGowan, a rock and roll icon. Starting out as part of the iconic Irish band The Pogues and going on to his solo career, MacGowan's story tells of his life struggling with addiction and alcoholism. The author, Richard Balls, does an excellent job in telling Shane's story from beginning to end without ever being judgmental about it or trying to paint him in a certain light. While the writing is simple, it tells a very powerful story that everyone should have access too."

When Shane MacGowan was only a few years old, he'd already been told by his parents that his younger brother had a greater talent for music. Despite the odds being stacked against him, he proceeded to grow up and become one of the most influential Irish musicians of all time.

With chapters that are broken into parts and a voice like no other, your life will never be the same! This audiobook is narrated by Dan Calley, who has been dubbed "one of the finest English-language readers alive."