Philip Chevron takes medical leave from The Pogues

**Thu Jun 21, 2007 9:46 pm**

Philip, wish you a swift recovery.

**Thu Jun 21, 2007 10:10 pm**

Another Forest Fan here Phil,my Dad is 81 and he's just finished his Treatment to cure his Cancer,good luck and best wishes from Nottingham

**Thu Jun 21, 2007 10:53 pm**

I wish Phil a speedy recovery. your the spark of the Pogues line up.

**Thu Jun 21, 2007 10:55 pm**

DzM wrote:Philip Chevron takes medical leave from The Pogues

Shocking news indeed.

Philip, you have a great support system here in this forum. Don't hesitate to use it. I think I speak for all Medusans when I say we are standing by for your beckoned call.

The important thing is to take good care of yourself and everything else will take care of itself.

**Thu Jun 21, 2007 11:39 pm**

Wishing Phil the very very best!

**Fri Jun 22, 2007 1:39 am**

So sorry to hear of this. I wish you a speedy recovery and the best of health. Looking forward to seeing you in March in Boston again. Take care.

**Fri Jun 22, 2007 3:45 am**

Just another of the many good wishes for you, Phillip. Be well, and I'll be looking forward to seeing you and the lads on the west coast tour this fall. And if you don't make it I surely hope it will be for facilitating the final bit of your complete recovery.

Eat well and be healthy.

**Fri Jun 22, 2007 8:19 am**

Get well soon Phil. I met you a couple of times through the Irish branch of the Nottingham Forest supporters club. You're a sound man. I was sad to hear this news and hope you get well soon. I'm sure you'll show the fighting spirit of your mate and Forest legend Stuart Pearce......Psycho, Psycho, Psycho!!!

**Fri Jun 22, 2007 8:35 am**

Gosh, I hadn't checked the forum for a few days and I just caught the news, how sad wishing you a speedy recovery Philip.

**Fri Jun 22, 2007 11:25 am**

Hope you're better soon Phil. Take care

**Fri Jun 22, 2007 12:53 pm**

Philip,

I wish you all the best for a speedy recovery. I think I speak for everyone when I say I'm deeply sadden by this news and you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Get well soon,
Iain :cry:

**Fri Jun 22, 2007 2:58 pm**

Philip, if you don't already, drink lots of green tea, at least 4 cups per day.

**Fri Jun 22, 2007 4:03 pm**

DzM wrote:I am deeply saddened to bring this news to the community:
Philip's Press Release wrote:For the first time since they reunited in December 2001, the Pogues are one man down. Guitarist Philip Chevron, who wrote the band's emigration classic "Thousands Are Sailing", will not be present for the band's upcoming shows in Sweden (August 10), Belgium (August 12), Lichfield (September 9) and their short tour of the West Coast of the USA (October 17 to November 2).

At the beginning of June, Philip, who turned 50 this month, was unexpectedly diagnosed with a strand of "locally advanced" throat cancer which requires immediate medical attention. This decision to suspend his live work has the complete support of the other Pogues who wish him a good and complete recovery. Though it is not yet known when Chevron will return to live work, it is hoped that he will again be available towards the end of this year.

The Pogues have not yet decided whether they will appoint a deputy guitarist for the upcoming shows but it is certain that they are prepared to fulfil their commitments as a seven-piece if necessary. Meanwhile, Philip has plenty of work he can accomplish back home in conjunction with his treatment and recovery, not least the box set collection the band will release in October to coincide with its 25th Anniversary. The 4-disc box set, compiled by the Pogues themselves in conjunction with Warner Music/Rhino, will mainly consist of previously unheard and unreleased studio recordings made between 1984 and 1994.

In addition to pulling out of these Pogues dates, Philip's other band, The Radiators from Space, have cancelled their July 6 show at the Voodoo Lounge in Dublin.

Philip has come to be a valued friend for many of us. I'm certain I speak for everyone here when I wish him a speedy recovery, and extend our best wishes throughout the ordeal.

We all love you. Get better soon.

Get well Phil, from Forest fans in Norway

**Fri Jun 22, 2007 4:53 pm**

Dear Mr. Chevron,

Just want to add my voice to the chorus in wishing you a speedy recovery.
You have been there for us, answering questions big and small, sending
emails and pm's to fans, both in happy times and sad. Thank you for your
genoristy, both in time and spirit. We will see you back in fine form soon.

**Fri Jun 22, 2007 6:19 pm**

philipchevron wrote:A guy has to do something to relieve the tedium of hearing 14 takes in a row of the "Haunted" demo. I already know the great take but it would be less than thorough of me not to check out the alternatives too,

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Philip Chevron takes medical leave from The Pogues

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