The Pogues Guitarist Phil Chevron Dead At 56

The Pogues guitarist Phil Chevron died at 56. He had a long battle with cancer.

He was diagnosed with head and neck cancer in 2007 and was given a clean bill of health in April 2012 but the cancer returned.

The guitarist from Dublin was regarded as one of the most influential figures in Irish punk music.

“He was unique. We’ll miss him terribly. Dublin town, and the world, just got smaller,” the Pogues said in a statement on their website. “His loved ones are in our thoughts.”