The singer-songwriter, who died in 2000, is best known for duetting on “Fairytale of New York.” But in an unusual career, she also made her mark behind the scenes. By Bob Mehr During a fitful 20-year ...
Born James Miller (he changed it to the legendary MacColl later), Ewan MacColl was not just a noted British traditional folk songwriter; he was also a labor activist, playwright, poet, actor and ...
Kirsty MacColl's legacy continues to resonate each Christmas, and the tragic circumstances of her death and the management of her estate remain subjects of fascination more than two decades later. OK!
Deemed ‘difficult’ in the 80s music industry, the Pogues’ vocal foil never quite found the audience she deserved. As a box set is released, collaborators gather to recall her wistful, witty ...
The music world said goodbye to one of its stars today with a memorial service for singer songwriter Kirsty MacColl, who died last month. Friends and fans packed the church of St Martin-in-the-Fields ...
KIRSTY MacColl was known for being the fierce frontwoman of The Pogues. But behind the scenes, her ex-husband, Steve Lillywhite was also a veteran in the music industry. Born March 15, 1955, in Surrey ...
Caroline MacColl, longtime community activist and health leader, was unafraid to go her own way. Even at age 4, she briefly ran away from home after a disagreement with her mom. In college, she ...