by Villajohn Fri Oct 08, 2021 9:01 am
Remembering Philip, eight years ago on this date.I have very fond memories following The Pogues all over the UK and mainland Europe plus one gig in the USA, some of the best gigs i attended were in Germany and The Netherlands, truly memorable.I was even fortunate to be allowed to travel with the band on several occasions.I can see it now,Hannover to Berlin in April 1988,no rock and roll excess on this particular trip,listening to cassettes or reading the European edition of the Guardian was the order of the day.The exceptions were Andrew and Philip.Mr.Ranken was converting a table lamp into something that i really couldn't describe,while Philip,bless him was busy with his watercolours.I returned home missing the last two German shows,so i never saw Philip's end products and as for that table lamp....who knows.God bless you Philip.I love you man.
Remembering Philip, eight years ago on this date.I have very fond memories following The Pogues all over the UK and mainland Europe plus one gig in the USA, some of the best gigs i attended were in Germany and The Netherlands, truly memorable.I was even fortunate to be allowed to travel with the band on several occasions.I can see it now,Hannover to Berlin in April 1988,no rock and roll excess on this particular trip,listening to cassettes or reading the European edition of the Guardian was the order of the day.The exceptions were Andrew and Philip.Mr.Ranken was converting a table lamp into something that i really couldn't describe,while Philip,bless him was busy with his watercolours.I returned home missing the last two German shows,so i never saw Philip's end products and as for that table lamp....who knows.God bless you Philip.I love you man.
