Many warm tributes have been paid, and from far and wide, following the death of Phil Chevron, which was announced earlier this week.
As founder member of The Radiators from Space, Chevron was to the fore of the Irish punk scene. Their 1979 album, Ghostown received critical acclaim upon release; a song from that album, Faithful Departed would be instantly recognisable to Christy Moore fans. In a story all too typical however of so many Irish musicians and rock acts, critical appreciation was not matched by commercial success.
The Radiators from Space released just two albums before disbanding. Chevron next came to prominence as guitarist with The Pogues, also writing many of their songs including Thousands are Sailing.
In later years, Chevron continued to play and record with The Pogues and also his original band, The Radiators from Space, which reformed in 2004. He was also involved in theatrical productions, which was another of his passions.
He was diagnosed with cancer in 2007 and fought a long battle before finally succumbing earlier this week at the age of 56. His funeral was attended by a large crowd of fans and admirers as well as fellow musicians and former band members.
His passing will be mourned by many but his legacy will certainly live on.
As founder member of The Radiators from Space, Chevron was to the fore of the Irish punk scene. Their 1979 album, Ghostown received critical acclaim upon release; a song from that album, Faithful Departed would be instantly recognisable to Christy Moore fans. In a story all too typical however of so many Irish musicians and rock acts, critical appreciation was not matched by commercial success.
The Radiators from Space released just two albums before disbanding. Chevron next came to prominence as guitarist with The Pogues, also writing many of their songs including Thousands are Sailing.
In later years, Chevron continued to play and record with The Pogues and also his original band, The Radiators from Space, which reformed in 2004. He was also involved in theatrical productions, which was another of his passions.
He was diagnosed with cancer in 2007 and fought a long battle before finally succumbing earlier this week at the age of 56. His funeral was attended by a large crowd of fans and admirers as well as fellow musicians and former band members.
His passing will be mourned by many but his legacy will certainly live on.
