Artist Info: Philip Chevron

Philip Ryan (17 June 1957 – 8 October 2013), professionally known as Philip Chevron, was an Irish singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known as a member of The Pogues. He is regarded as one of the most influential figures in Irish punk music .

Chevron grew up in Santry, a suburb of Dublin. Beginning in the late 1970s, he was lead singer and co-founder of The Radiators from Space, receiving some critical acclaim, albeit little widespread popularity or financial success. [read more...]