R.I.P Phil Chevron of the Pogues

Phil Chevron, guitarist of the Pogues, passed away yesterday after a long battle with cancer. Chevron announced in May that his cancer had returned (he had received treatment in 2007 for cancer of the head and neck) and that his tumor was inoperable. Chevron wasn't sure how long he had, but knew the cancer was terminal. Chevron was 56 years old.

In August, Chevron's friends got together and organized a musical tribute to honor him while he was still alive. Shane McGowan and Luka Bloom were among the musicians who performed and paid tribute to Chevron. Stream the audio of the three hour Phil Chevron Testimonial concert here, and watch some video from the event below.

Mr. Chevron in dazzling, dapper red at last night's Testimonial :) Thanks Colm Dolphin pic.twitter.com/Gh3uL3kngP
— The Pogues (@poguesofficial) August 25, 2013

Published on October 9th, 2013 @ 10:22 AM