Shane McGowan was a member of the punk band ‘The Pogues’ and was quite popular in the United States and the United Kingdom. His musical genius was evident from his compositions which incorporated instruments like the tin whistle, electric guitar, and the mandolin. Apart from his neglected teeth (or the lack of it), he was primarily known for his politically sharp, Celtic punk music and the themes of his songs that generally centered on Irish nationalism and/or history. His punk rock or folk punk music also deeply discussed the experiences of the Irish in London or the United States. Although he was celebrated for his lyrics and songwriting, he was often vilified for his chronic drinking habits that, over the course of his career, affected his musical proficiency. Even as a performing artist, he was often unreliable and was known for failing to turn up at events or concerts. And to top it all, his dodgy dental hygiene was fodder for gossip columns: most articles on him were accompanied by a picture of his mouth full of broken or missing teeth. Despite his proclivity to drink, do drugs, and antagonize fellow drinkers in bars, his music still managed to captivate audiences.