Philip Chevron, June 17 1957 to October 8 2013

[LindenBirns]

So long Philip - now you're free from the pain that you battled against.

It is ironic that so much anguish and distress should manifest in your soulful music and poignant lyrics.

Thanks for the inspiration and solace of your songs. The soaring melodies of "Thousands are Sailing" and "Lorelei" were integral to the soundtrack to some of my best experiences and memories - not least of which was being in the front of the audience to watch The Pogues perform in Madrid in May '89.

Gone, but not forgotten!

Sincere condolences to all of Philip's loved ones, friends, fans and followers.

[LSMelo]

Very nice interview.

Does anyone has the "2nd chapter" - the up and downs of The Pogues that the paper published a few days later?

Such a quiet world now for those whose ears are trained toward the voice of reason and there is none. We will have to pick up where you left off. Help us find that thread.

I hope you find all those you've loved who've gone ahead of you.

Thank you for being part of our lives.

This is how I feel exactly. I can't really fathom how this place is still operating without him, his was such a looming presence in just the few months that I've been here.

And hopefully he'll get to be reunited with the man he's mentioned was the love of his life who died in 1992. I hope that's how it works.

Here's the 2-part Irish Daily Mail interview with him from June for anyone who missed it and wants to feel extra sad:

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[Guest]

R.I.P Philip Chevron, a remarkable guitarist and songwriter and an indispensable member of The Pogues. God bless you.

[Raymond1976]

Dear Mister Chevron,

I am really hurt in my heart from the moment of your passing.

i wanna thank you for your kindness, great music, and contributions to the world.

I am never gonna forget you.

I wanna wish first of all the Chevron family, friends my condoleances, and also the other Pogues members and their crew.

And also the other Pogues fans in the whole wide world.

With the passing of Mr Chevron the world is a whole lot colder, but Heaven is a lot warmer.

I will miss you forever, thanks for your great music, and for your humanity to us.
Rest in Peace.

Kind regards,

Raymond

Here is a great picture of Mr Chevron, taken by me at their concert at the Melkweg Amsterdam in 2011 :



As a nice gesture to the other Pogues fans :

Download here : (https://www.wetransfer.com/downloads/dbaa45951f87934acbba44f814e5c7d220131011170350/e7c7e208d97d7c617788f6bd912f10c420131011170350/8d05d4 this nice picture (in original format 2592x3888, so you can print it to a poster or so) of Philip Chevron, taken from the Pogues concert, at The Melkweg Amsterdam in 2011).

The download link is working till the 18th of October.

I hope it is a nice picture for all of you, that will help us to remember this fantastic man.

And hopefully you like my gesture.

Kind regards,

Raymond

[Jette]

So very sad!
Rest in peace,dear Philip Chervon.

[gpo]

As a fan for the better part pf my life, I am sorry to hear this sad news.

I am thinking of all of the music he brought to life and I'll remember Philip Chevron as an authentic person.

I am wishing the best for those who loved him.

[sean_03809]

Holy shot a peice of my life is gone. Your a great man Mr. Chevron life won't be the same without you. Til the day I see you in heaven you won't be forgotten. Love you

[phro37]

thank you for everything, mr. c. thank you for sharing your talents with the world and thank you for spending so much time with us all. i met you once and didn't know you very well but i can't stop crying right now. your music and this community touched my life in so many unexpected ways - some good and some bad but still touched. i hope hamlet was right. i hope you can read this. thank you for that favor in manchester, philip

[Davies the Pipe]

Philip,
My thoughts are with your family and close friends this morning as your life is celebrated and you are laid to rest. Thanks for all the laughs and brilliant memories. And when The Pogues went big - thanks for getting me into the gigs and the ligs! Your talent and faith in Humanity set many a young mind free and may you now rest in peace.

[Blue Sky]

The Pogues were the soundtrack to my adult life, and now there is a piece missing, feeling very sad this week, you were taken far too soon x

[pale rider]

The end of an era. You will be dearly missed by all us Pogues fans, especially on this site. Thousands are Sailing will never disappear. Your legacy will last as long as there is music. RIP Phil.

[stulaw]

Condolences to Phil's family.

A truly great man who will be greatly missed by many.

[Guest]

There will be a big gaping hole on stage this Christmas, but we will fill it with our upmost love and respect for a wonderful man. X

[rrichh]

Only just read this news. Phil Chevron is right up there for me with the best rhythm guitarists around, and Thousands Are Sailing never fails to send shivers down my spine. I'll treasure the memories I have of seeing him play it at Brixton. RIP Phil. Gutted.

[Guest]

a companion of my life for the last 25 years. thousands are sailing and so many more are missing you. thank you and RIP!