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@johnhotz14002 ай бұрын
Thanks you're ruined to speaker in my phone!! Wow rock,rock,rock,
@Widdy51509 ай бұрын
I met Phil X when I started my first band at the age of 40! I asked his advice, he told me to 'take a few deep breaths before playing and walk out thinking you are a F*^king Rock Star'!! Such an awesome dude 🤘🏼
@gibson9 ай бұрын
His enthusiasm is contagious!
@benallmark96719 ай бұрын
Epic , love his advice.
@cc_19839 ай бұрын
Yeh I saw another interview where he said there’s two outcomes and one of them isn’t good and therefore you want the best outcome so that’s what’s happening- end of!
@dancarter4829 ай бұрын
@@cc_1983 _I go fishing I take a Nikon and a frying pan ~ you hope for the best; I EXPECT the best!_ DLR.
@garyrindt98639 ай бұрын
That his attutude, that why he can't blues with the feel of the greats
@JU-gk2yq2 ай бұрын
Im only less than half through this interview, and im so impressed by this man Phil X, not only he can play anything on guitar, he can create, can adapt, i watched him sing in other videos, he can talk, he can really communicate and be funny, very likable man, respect.
@wasp64399 ай бұрын
At 32 mins, Phil talks about sitting in your room vs playing live, After 25 years off stage I totally felt this, while not professing to be anything other than an average player, on returning, I literally had to relearn how to play live with a band again, its a totally different ball game🙂 Great interview!
@gibson9 ай бұрын
It’s so important to try and play live! It certainly improved my playing. -Lee
@TheBrettWilson9 ай бұрын
Nuno has recently said the same thing. As a sit-down player on Instagram/KZbin, I can't help but take the comment as a defence mechanism (as if they need it). To Phil X and Nuno... no I struggle to play the way I do standing up. You're better than me and always will be and I'm fine with it.
@isaiahmarquez97179 ай бұрын
@@TheBrettWilsonStanding up after always sitting is a whole different beast to tame. Do it early on, kids. Don’t wait to play standing up! It is NOT the same thing.
@fracturedliquidwings9 ай бұрын
That's why I've always played with the strap around my shoulder so i sit and then stand for a bit and just go in-between. It's a bit harder to get into but it does help with adapting to the stage dynamic later since you're not so mentally stuck into being planted in a chair while playing.@@isaiahmarquez9717
@ridley83406 ай бұрын
I gave up trying to play guitar a few years ago and I rarely watch long KZbin videos but I could listen to PhilX all day.
@sid35gb5 ай бұрын
Phil X has his own style is called inspirational…..because when I see him play it makes me want to play and do it better. His enthusiasm for guitar and great music is so uplifting.
@MashaT229 ай бұрын
Phil X is the most infectious guitar player and pro musician out there. Nobody is more enthusiastic than he is. I hope to be able to high five him some day! 🤘🏻🎸❤️🔥
@Lorneplumber9 ай бұрын
I have high fived Phil. He is a lovely chap
@natemendsen16299 ай бұрын
He IS that guy. Like a lot of dudes have a bit of it, but it needs some projection, this guy I just believe its him 24/7
@TheWarriorSongProject8 ай бұрын
I've been in a few sessions with him. His energy is insane, and brings EVERYBODY up with hm.
@BXGuitars9 ай бұрын
Dinesh easily has one of the top 3 jobs at Gibson. I’m over here fixing server issues and he’s hanging out with Phil X. You’re winning at life Dinesh 🤘
@gibson9 ай бұрын
What you do is still important my friend. Thanks for watching.
@rhoydotp9 ай бұрын
Love Phil! He’s a guitarist’s guitarist, he understands live music and the finicky nature of guitarists ❤ Love the shirt, too!
@Bullittbl9 ай бұрын
I'm 60 and when I grow up I want to be Phil X
@dragan46589 ай бұрын
Right? lol. I'm 63, and I feel what you feel!
@Chris-yq7xv9 ай бұрын
I’m 73 and still rockin’ out to Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, and AC/DC!!!
@sixstrings45689 ай бұрын
@@Chris-yq7xv that's awesome! 🤘
@adamchafetz29869 ай бұрын
Cool! I'm 65, and I play every day. Its in my blood.
@johnnywomack5488 ай бұрын
@@Chris-yq7xv Hell yeah, brother!!! I'm 62 and I do the same thing.
@knyffeler21 күн бұрын
I just stumbled across Phil X this week. Where has this incredible and humble guitar play been all my life? I am now binging all the Phil X I can find.
@Bsquared19729 ай бұрын
I was smiling ear to ear for the whole interview. That was awesome. Phil has that childlike excitement about the guitar, just like EVH did.
@paulh31222 ай бұрын
Hi Bsquared. He does a brilliant interview on Dan’s vlog on That Pedal Show. The guy’s enthusiasm is so infectious. If you have a spare half hour give it a watch. Have a good one mate 👍🏴
@NickJardine9 ай бұрын
Discovered this guy from the old Fretted Americana videos. Caught him live with the Drills at a show in Toronto. He blew the roof off the place. After the show, came in the crowd and chatted/took photos. He’s a genuinely awesome player, but more importantly, an awesome person!
@vancenorsworthy47739 ай бұрын
His respect for Tim Pierce speaks volumes. Phil X and Tim Pierce on the same record? 🤯
@p.shephard20819 ай бұрын
I'm 53 and feel like I've been kicked in the balls lately and really appreciate you. It is very inspirational and cool for you to do this video. Thanks
@majikmuzik80369 ай бұрын
The mighty King EVH touches and feeds everyone.
@tito.tarantula9 ай бұрын
Phil isn't just an inspiration as a guitarist, but as a human being. So much positive energy.
@MarieBot-tr6lv4 ай бұрын
am so amazed with this interview with Phil X. When he talks about zukkie, the Greek music his dad played years ago - so Phil 'learned' and heard that music at 8 years old ...and he started. We used to dance and party with our parents who were fans back in the 60s of Bouzukie records ; i now know what Phil is talking about. Music takes you thru the ages, we were no musicians but now when i hear awesome guitar players 'talk' about how it all came about my world expands yet again. Started off by listening to Bon Jovi, love Richie and now Phil who relishes in his explanation of the 'music' and how it all came about and now to 'home in my living room' ; THANKS PHIL. From a grandma who 'listened' to classics from European heritage to all their vinyls of all genres. was pulled into Rat Pack atmosphere from first hubby's Sinatra singing etc etc.
@johngerson73359 ай бұрын
Gotta love Phil X, a true rock 'n roller. And seems like a real humble & down-to-earth guy too.
@Golfadddict8 ай бұрын
What a nicely grounded BEHEMOUTH of the guitar. Love this chat.
@predragtadic9 ай бұрын
What a great interview! Phil X gave us a lot of good advices like an older brother. Despite his great career, he is so down to earth! And his energy is legendary! I started following him from Fretted Americana YT channel.
@soofitnsexy9 ай бұрын
those were the days
@flaviogomes37169 ай бұрын
an excellent interview! Phil is great example of a hardworking musician. I used to see him locally in Southern Ontario playing bars and small clubs in the late 80's early 90's.. you knew this cat had something special back then.
@brianborowski78929 ай бұрын
Philx it’s a phenomenal musician but even better yet a phenomenal human being. He is a real human being. I’ve met him. I’ve hung out with him a few times at the gigs that they played. He is the guy that you’re watching right now not an act nothing but real nothing but love.💯👈🏻
@snuffy1669 ай бұрын
one of my fav guitar player, remember him from all those guitar demo video's
@hkguitar19849 ай бұрын
This is great, I can certainly relate to some of what Phil says. Life changing moment, at 15 years old in 1977 I worked 3 Summer jobs to save up for a brand new Gibson Les Paul Deluxe, then I purchased a Marshall amplifier, both changed how I played forever.
@philc55139 ай бұрын
Phil is a monster. His enthusiasm is infectious, his tone is sick and his playing is ridiculous.
@mlnem2k8 ай бұрын
Phil is constantly re-evaluating every aspect of his performance and always improving as a result.
@howieh78779 ай бұрын
Phil hasn’t changed. Same great attitude and joy of playing when I met him in Toronto almost 40 years ago. I remember his cover band that used destroy a version of Frankenstein and in true Phil fashion they were called “Big Banana”
@FreddysFrets9 ай бұрын
I was the house soundman at a big club in Niagara Falls. I loved mixing Phil and his band Big Banana! Yeah his rendition of Frankenstein was mindblowing!
@soloman45479 ай бұрын
I use to pretend I was playing guitar using an old tennis racket to Double Live Gonzo when I was just 12 lol. It was that album and the Kiss Destroyer album, that lead me to put the tennis racket away and buy a guitar with my paper route money. Awesome interview with Phil X, and so cool to hear about the Gonzo album and influences!
@matthewtayloryowieresearch19128 ай бұрын
We here in Australia as kids used cricket 🏏 bats instead of tennis racquets. Loved Ted Nugent back then. These days however Nugent's attitudes are far from civil decent or morally responsible.. a hillbilly ham nowadays but Nugent sure could murder a guitar, Snakeskin Cowboy & Stranglehold were wicked tracks.🤘🎸☮️
@allthings11509 ай бұрын
My cousin mea him at Namm once; my my cousins name is Lenny, Phil called him Len wad. When my cousin told me I instantly thought that’s definitely something he would do. What an infectious disposition!
@robertgladstein9 ай бұрын
Phil X is a great guitar player ❤
@JJvienneau9 ай бұрын
My Mentor, My Hero PHIL X !!!
@edwinwoods82948 ай бұрын
One of the most best interviews I’ve ever seen. . All it does was solidify everything that I thought I knew . Phil x You are talented and very inspiring. Thank you very much.
@ronstewart63629 ай бұрын
It's All about feel and Attitude!! I couldn't Agree more. Love hearing the praise for Edward The Great!!
@dragan46589 ай бұрын
Gotta love Phil! The Sg is a good-looking guitar, but seeing it next to the explorer, the Sg is just outclassed! Maybe it's because it's green, lol. Hats off to parents who inspire their children to pursue their passions like Phill's dad did, instead of pushing, nay, forcing books on them. Greatly enjoyed this, thank you!
@brianborowski78929 ай бұрын
Still don’t need nothing to calm him down. I love him the way he is. I will listen to him in a heartbeat musically and in interviews it’s always worth it.
@thedevilinthecircuit14149 ай бұрын
Remember Phil in Triumph? He done good! Phil X reminds us all that guitar playing is supposed to be *fun* but it also takes real work to achieve what you really want. He's a great example to anyone trying to make their dreams reality.
@stefankihlgren74448 ай бұрын
So happy to hear Jeff Watson get some - well-deserved - love!
5 ай бұрын
Best Interview ever… this guy loves what he does and he lives it ❤
@privatename1239 ай бұрын
This was awesome, including that shirt! I saw that label while standing next to a giant speaker during a Jethro Tull concert in the ‘70’s. It’s really a badge of courage during teenage stupidity years, so of course I had to step inside the curved speaker front and see what it was like. Crazy loud of course, but luckily didn’t go deaf. Yet!
@williamapolinar10189 ай бұрын
Love Phil . Steve vai said years ago " in the future" you'll see young people playing "eruption etc." I cant remember who said this but he said " everything on guitar" has been done, its just how we deliver it. Personally, Jimi Hendrix was a total pioneer! He never had all the great gear growing up but he will be remembered FOREVER! Peace.
@dalenixon19479 ай бұрын
Phil X is awesome. I met him and had my picture taken with him. I always fancied myself as a rockstar, but when I looked at the picture afterwards, of me in my 30s, with my thinning hair, eye bags and belly next to a real rockstar in his 50s still looking as cool as hell I realised how uncool I actually am hahaha He's a fantastic player, and the licks and riffs he just whips out off the cuff are amazing. A real hero.
@bluewater37839 ай бұрын
Bullsh*t!!!--"Coolness" has Absolutely ***NOTHING!*** to do with how your gut or your nose, Lol, looks! 😂 😊 I mean, what about The Late Great Comedian: Sam Kinison! He was pudgy and balding--and "this and that"... 🤓 But he was also "The Life of The Party!" 😊 A Wonderful Comedian! EDIT: KZbin search: "Sam Kinison, 'Back to School!' Movie, History Professor, Vietnam War!" (Add: "Rodney Dangerfield" if necessary.) Many of us (Fans of Sam Kinison's Comedy!) think that this part of the Movie is Great! 😊 It's Hilarious! ***Sam Passed Away because a teen-aged boy who was driving a Pick-Up Truck While "Under The Influence of Alcohol" Crossed into Sam's Highway Lane. Sam's New Bride Survived (un-hurt?). The first words out of the kid driving the Pick-Up were reportedly along the lines of: "Oh, No! Look at my New Truck!" 😳 😲 😊
@dominiquez5643Ай бұрын
Looovee The Drills...have both albums. Phil breaking 2 strings on Hired Gun was superb! Super cool dude! All the best to him!!!
@youngandrew663 ай бұрын
Phil can almost go 'At the Drive In' obtuse when he wants. He truly is an original
@mikeguitarist9 ай бұрын
Had the pleasure of meeting with Phil after a show once, such an Inspiring,kinda hearted person. Talked about gear Bon Jovi and life thanks Phil!
@michaelhowardrosskrh749 ай бұрын
Honestly I never heard of Phil x til I saw a live bon jovi you tube video n said..wow who is that guy? Huge fan ever since, love his playing, love listening to him talk guitar, seems like such a cool guy, the real deal. No bs
@leifhoffman65338 ай бұрын
Phil is an amazing guitar player and vocalist. I love it when he says he takes bits and pieces of other guitar players and mixes them together to get his own sound. I heard another guitar player way back in the day say basically the same approach to lead playing. I think everyone has done that, I know I have. I try not to copy but make leads my own. You don't steal you borrow!
@micktonia9 ай бұрын
I am in the same mind set as Phil. Learning songs note for note is not being creative. I compare it to being a chef…..grab a lot of all the great ingredients but then put it together to bake your own cake👍
@luisvillarreal52629 ай бұрын
Phil X is a monster on the guitar. That’s what I like about Phil. He’s got it all figured out. @ 55:30, I can see a book written by Phil X, titled: “On a mission to be me.”🎸👍
@Breakrite9 ай бұрын
Classic. “I thought that was a whammy bar”. 😅😅😅. What an awesome interview. Gold here.
@Ryan_Thompson_Guitarist7 ай бұрын
That Explorer is beautiful. I'd love to get one one day
@MrUmandMrEr3 ай бұрын
Phil is the real deal. Proper rock star.... Idea: with in-ears, why not get the sound man to mic up the crowd and mix it in...?
@MichaelBruceTLTAGuitar8 ай бұрын
Great interview...Phil X is so infectious and a nice guy. Why isn't he in a massive band other than Bon Jovi !
@anthonypolimeni20438 ай бұрын
It was great hearing this session , questions and answers! And some brief history and his style with the way he thinks!!!
@gibson8 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@chrispile38788 ай бұрын
Phil is THE MAN.
@ajja54379 ай бұрын
Not very familiar with Phil X but I am now. Super talented and cool guy! If only more musicians I've delt with were so down to earth.
@msaintpc9 ай бұрын
Good to see Phil back on the Tube!👍
@DavidRodriguez-mp9nh9 ай бұрын
Phil is so awesome. So many bits of wisdom shared. Learning a song lets you discover how awesome the writer is. I know I have this experience.
@WS1029 ай бұрын
I've been a massive fan of Phil since before his Fretted Americana days, all the way back to Frozen Ghost back in the 80's. He's one of my favorite guitar players and always an awesome guy to watch play. Nice interview. Keep shredding Phil.
@gibson9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@cindybrown98986 ай бұрын
i sang in a band with phil at aged 18 we always knew he was special
@BruceJWalts9 ай бұрын
That sofa is tight, great buttons / tufts... Rock n Roll
@TheWarriorSongProject8 ай бұрын
1.) Man, Powder was something special. 2.) FAAAAHHHK I'm stealin that bazouki tuning bit...
@BataraKado8 ай бұрын
when i hear phil x play leads i really feel like phil x and myself are dying breeds of guitarists that play from the heart and soul, we dont think of this scale working with this scale, we just feel it, like the greats before us that is how they did it no scale will ever get you to sound spot on like hendrix without being him.
@CountryBoyShane8 ай бұрын
Phil X - National Treasure!
@ryansumawan18659 ай бұрын
That fire and joy thing is 100% accurate. Not that I don't want to memorise my parts but again anything could happen on stage... unless if you play with an orchestra, sitting down.
@capnmo67186 ай бұрын
One thing that really endears Phil X is his unabashed adoration for his inspirations, like EVH. It makes him feel more like a fan like all of us, instead of only a guitar wizard.
@gibson6 ай бұрын
His enthusiasm is contagious!
@johnnywomack5488 ай бұрын
Great interview. Phil rules, and I like the guy who is interviewing him. He "gets it".
@michaelworse60349 ай бұрын
Good to see Phil X again !
@RyneMurray238 ай бұрын
I love that Phil X signature lick🔥🔥
@6120orange9 ай бұрын
Very likeable interview style. More pls.
@TowManDave005 ай бұрын
I remember buying hotdogs from Phil X at his uncle's hotdog cart @ Mavis and Dundas car wash... He always had a mandolin or maybe it was the Bouzouki he talked about in this video...Sundays at the Magnett were always a blast with the open jam!
@charleskkakareka9 ай бұрын
That Korina Explorer is beautiful! Definitely was a treat getting to hold one at the Gibson Garage.
@marcstreiff60679 ай бұрын
Got turned into a Phil X fan thru his old Fretted Americana Gigs which were so revealing of his constant approach to be yourself... Then when I saw he loved the Magnatone amps.. ( I had a 410 Classic for many years which a guy who repairs amps in the Providence R.I. area lost when he switched locations... Still very annoyed bout that ) Than Phil's " The Evil Robot " appeared but those were short lived & very difficult to find one today.. Anyhow, great video & time to pop in one of my Drills CD into the Audi allroad for today's drive .... Cheers
@MrMike-fm8bp9 ай бұрын
Phil X is still the man.
@tdz698 ай бұрын
Great interview. So many great insights to chew on.
@gib59er569 ай бұрын
Phil is a handful ! A handful of talent, humor and wisdom. He is so animated when talking , recalling an incident, mimicking people or telling a story, that you miss the insight and intelligence behind the goofy little stuff he does. He is just a ton of good energy that oozes out of every pore in his body and mind. It all flows so fast that his mouth can`t keep up !!!💥🎸🎶
@ChroniclesOfASadPunk4 ай бұрын
Phil X is incredible. I hope that Bon Jovi does tour so that I can see his spin on Richie.
@p8emusic8 ай бұрын
Phil is awesome!!! always learn something cool!!
@mosthighguitarguy9 ай бұрын
Man not to take anything away from any other guitarist but this is imo the best interview i have ever seen and im only in the first 27 minutes ! i have learned so much about mindset !!! TU Phil X . i have seen many guitarist interviews but you sharing your thoughts and feelings about music and creating is just so open and honest !! So interesting and inspiring !
@gibson9 ай бұрын
He really is an inspiration to guitarists!
@romansingleton88319 ай бұрын
great interview! ...nothing wrong with the pentatonic scale! glorious scale that can be molded and shaped a ton of ways imo
@imaxeman699 ай бұрын
He is so right about sub-woofers. Too many sound guys just want to show off how much bottom end they can deliver.
@matthewtayloryowieresearch19128 ай бұрын
G'day Phil X - you're too cool for school. You're the Professor of Guitarcheology, the bee's knees, lizard's gizzards & duck's nuts of a guitarist. You're fuckin' deadly, Phil! Cheers to U, Phil. @Didyabringyabongalong 🦘 Central QLD P.S. It's so bloody hot here the trees are chasin' the dogs around!
@vivaelgatonegro33149 ай бұрын
Great to see as series like this
@Boldaslove719 ай бұрын
Great interview! I sure hope Phil gets out a plays with the Drills, as I love watching him in that context.
@Illinois_Steve9 ай бұрын
Drills do have great stuff. More people need to hear them.
@gibson9 ай бұрын
They really are a great band!
@albertarguelles32629 ай бұрын
Wow Excellent Gentlemen Phil X-Awesome !!
@shellsjoint9 ай бұрын
One of the best videos!!!
@fernandoayala24776 ай бұрын
Phil X you’re the best !
@brianmckenzie13189 ай бұрын
Great interview Dinesh! Love Phil X!!! Infectious enthusiasm and always thinking outside the box!
@gibson9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@ThatGuyThanus9 ай бұрын
Phil X is incredible!
@devastaterx9 ай бұрын
Phil is the real deal. I hope he is not a dying breed. We need real deals in rock.
@christophersorel60569 ай бұрын
Or a loaf of bread.
@ronieldcdomingo54608 ай бұрын
49:07 now it makes sense why there’s something different when he is using the talkbox when playing livin’ on a prayer.
@tonya41579 ай бұрын
My favorite Phil X is back in the Fretted Americana days and they covered Fairies Wear Boots.
@Colin.W9 ай бұрын
He’s just a beast player and good energy. Someone you can watch to cheer yourself up. Hit the like button before you watch him 😄
@BluDaimon8 ай бұрын
very inspirational. thanx
@hadi1419 ай бұрын
Very cool interview love Phil X. Subscribed 🤘🏽
@seanc82089 ай бұрын
Phil is a such a fantastic dude
@ThomasPollock-m4n9 ай бұрын
That was so awesome, Thank you!
@gibson9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Kouta22433 ай бұрын
Gold. Top bloke!
@HenryMittnacht9 ай бұрын
Thanks for mentioning Scorpions´ Matthias Jabs. He´s pretty underrated when you consider who´s shoes he put on, namely Uli John Roth and Michael Schenker´s.
@shorerocks4 ай бұрын
I dunno. I should not like him, because I want Ritchie in Bon Jovi, but... I dig him big time. And what a cool, lovable guy. Outstanding guitar player.