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Philip Chevron was an Irish singer-songwriter and guitarist who was best known as a member of the punk rock band The Pogues. He was born on 17 June 1957 in Dublin, Ireland. He was the son of a civil servant and a nurse. He attended St. Patrick's College in Dublin and studied English and History. Chevron began his musical career in the late 1970s, playing in various bands in Dublin. In 1982, he joined The Pogues, replacing original guitarist Philip McGoohan. He wrote some of the band's most popular songs, including "Thousands Are Sailing" and "The Irish Rover". He also wrote the song "Rainy Night in Soho" for the band. Chevron left The Pogues in 1994, citing musical differences. He went on to form his own band, The Radiators from Space, and released two albums with them. He also released two solo albums, and collaborated with other artists, including Shane MacGowan and Sinéad O'Connor. Chevron was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2007, and underwent treatment for the disease. He died on 8 October 2013, at the age of 56. At the time of his death, Philip Chevron had an estimated net worth of $2 million.

Popular As Philip Ryan
Occupation Musician, composer
Age 56 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 17 June 1957
Birthday 17 June
Birthplace Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Date of death 8 October 2013,
Died Place Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Nationality Ireland

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2013

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

2007

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 that his hearing had returned to almost pre-treatment levels. He embarked on the March 2008 tour of the United States and sang "Thousands Are Sailing" at each performance. By 2009, Chevron was free of cancer.

2004

In later years, he became The Pogues' unofficial spokesperson and frequently visited online forums, answering questions from fans. In 2004, he oversaw the remastering and re-release of The Pogues' entire back catalogue on CD. He toured regularly with The Pogues, who reunited after a reunion tour in 2001.

1994

Chevron wrote the songs "Thousands Are Sailing" and "Lorelei" among others. 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.

1987

Chevron was openly gay and penned the anti-homophobia song "Under Clery's Clock", which was first performed in 1987 when The Radiators reformed for one gig, an AIDS benefit in Dublin, and released as a single in 1989.

1970

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, 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.

1957

Philip Ryan (17 June 1957 – 8 October 2013), professionally known as Philip Chevron, was an Irish singer-songwriter and guitarist and record producer. He was best known as the lead guitarist for the celtic punk band The Pogues and as the frontman for the 1970s punk rock band The Radiators from Space. Upon his death in 2013, Chevron was regarded as one of the most influential figures in Irish punk music.