Editing Philip Chevron (section)

==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]],<ref name=indydeath/> 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]]''.<ref name=indydeath/>

Chevron wrote the songs "[[Thousands Are Sailing]]"<ref name=indydeath/> and "Lorelei" among others.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/song/lorelei-mt0028300611/lyrics|title=Lorelei – The Pogues|publisher=www.allmusic.com|access-date=9 October 2013}}</ref> He left The Pogues in 1994 following problems with drugs and alcohol.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/oct/09/philip-chevron|title=Philip Chevron obituary|website=[[TheGuardian.com]]|date=9 October 2013}}</ref> In 2003, he reformed The Radiators (Plan 9) with ex-Pogues bassist [[Cait O'Riordan]]. They released the album ''Trouble Pilgrim'' in 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Radiators-From-Space-Trouble-Pilgrim/release/3277511|title=Trouble pilgrim|publisher=www.discog.com|access-date=15 October 2013}}</ref>

In later years, he became The Pogues' unofficial spokesperson and frequently visited online forums, answering questions from fans. In 2004, he oversaw the [[Audio mastering|remastering]] and re-release of The Pogues' entire back catalogue on CD.<ref name=gu>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/may/17/pogues-philip-chevron-cancer-diagnosis|title=Pogues guitarist Philip Chevron diagnosed with cancer|work=The Guardian|date=17 May 2013|access-date=9 October 2013|author=Martin, Dan}}</ref> He toured regularly with The Pogues, who reunited after a reunion tour in 2001.<ref name=gu/>