Philip Chevron

Philip Chevron

Philip Chevron, Milk club, Moscow, August 2010 with the Pogues
Background information
Birth name Philip Ryan
Born (1957-06-17)17 June 1957
Dublin, Ireland
Died 8 October 2013(2013-10-08) (aged 56)
Dublin, Ireland
Genres Folk rock, folk punk, Celtic rock, Celtic punk
Occupation(s) Musician, composer
Instruments Guitar, banjo, mandolin
Years active 1976–2013
Associated acts The Pogues, The Radiators

Philip Ryan (17 June 1957 – 8 October 2013), professionally known as Philip Chevron, was an Irish singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known as a member of The Pogues. He was regarded as one of the most influential figures in Irish punk music.[1] [2]

Career

Chevron grew up in Santry, a suburb of Dublin. Beginning in the late 1970s, he was lead singer and co-founder of the punk rock group The Radiators from Space,[1] receiving some critical acclaim but little widespread popularity or financial success. Following a temporary breakup of the band in 1981, he lived in London for a while, meeting and befriending Shane MacGowan through time spent working together at a record shop. Following the release of the Pogues' 1984 debut album Red Roses For Me, he was invited to join the band on a short-term basis as cover for banjo player Jem Finer's paternity leave. He took over as guitarist following MacGowan's decision to concentrate on singing—thereby becoming a full-time member of the band in time for the recording of its second album, Rum, Sodomy and the Lash.[1]

Chevron proved himself as a singer-songwriter, writing the songs "Thousands Are Sailing"[1] and "Lorelei" among others.[3] He left The Pogues in 1994 following problems with drugs and alcohol. In 2003, he reformed The Radiators (Plan 9) with ex-Pogues bassist Cait O'Riordan. They released the album Trouble Pilgrim in 2006.[4]

In later years, he became The Pogues' unofficial spokesperson and resident expert on the reclusive MacGowan – frequently visiting online fora and directly answering questions from fans. In 2004, he personally oversaw the remastering and re-release of The Pogues' entire back catalogue on CD.[5] He toured regularly with The Pogues, who reunited after a successful reunion tour in 2001.[5]

Illness and death

In June 2007, The Pogues' website announced that Chevron had been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer. In early 2008, the website announced that Chevron had recovered, and to his surprise and joy, his hearing had returned to almost pre-treatment levels. He embarked on the March 2008 tour of the United States and managed to sing "Thousands Are Sailing" at each performance. By 2009, Chevron had apparently recovered from the cancer.[6]

However, in May 2013, it was announced that the cancer had returned and it was "lethal". Chevron died on 8 October 2013 in Dublin at age 56.[1] His last public appearance was at the Olympia Theatre for a fundraiser in August of the same year.[7][8]

Discography

See also The Pogues and The Radiators From Space

Solo

Compilations, Anthologies

Producer

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 O'Brien, Liam (8 October 2013). "Pogues guitarist Philip Chevron dies, aged 56". The Independent. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
  2. ↑ https://theimmortaljukebox.com/2016/03/17/philip-chevron-the-pogues-francis-ledwidge-the-music-of-longing/
  3. ↑ "Lorelei – The Pogues". www.allmusic.com. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
  4. ↑ "Trouble pilgrim". www.discog.com. Retrieved 15 October 2013.
  5. 1 2 Martin, Dan (17 May 2013). "Pogues guitarist Philip Chevron diagnosed with cancer". The Guardian. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
  6. ↑ Harper, Jason (23 October 2009). "Wayward Q&A: Interview with Philip Chevron of the Pogues; The Fast Pitch". The Pitch. Retrieved 9 October 2013.
  7. ↑ "Radiator and Pogue Phil Chevron dies at 56". Rte.ie. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  8. ↑ "Pogues guitarist Phil Chevron dies at 56". Ctvnews.ca. 22 May 1992. Retrieved 8 October 2013.

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