Phil X On His Cinderella Story

[@MarySpender]

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[@EdBender]

Phil X is just the nicest guy ever. Great interview by the always gracious and humble Mary Spender. I love to see good people succeed...

[@MarySpender]

Thank you :D

[@Weloz92]

You did it, you tamed the X! I've rarely seen Phil behave in such an emotional and mellow way, I was moved as well.

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

Actually this is how I think of him. He sometimes does that whole amped up, pun intended sorry, thing ala Fretted Americana when he's aware that there's a camera and people expect a performance or him to be entertaining. Once he get's into a conversation though he just settles into being himself. Possibly the most lovable, encouraging, inspiring, and just all around beautiful human being. Yup, I might be fan girl-ing, as Mary would say, but this is the real Phil X.

[@OzziePete1]

Been watching Phil X on video since the F.A. days and was very happy for him when he subbed for Richie originally. You look behind the hyped persona he portrays on screen/stage & you will see a guy who goes to Summer Camps in Canada & USA to do Rock Camps, who keeps in touch with guys from his hometown in Canada despite his schedule & who says "OK" to doing this GuitCon week straight after a South American tour with Bon Jovi. He loves his wife & kids, works very hard and knows the up & downs of the industry he works in.

[@DovydasMusic]

You're right. You never know who's watching. Cheers from Sarasota Florida!

[@mhajas725]

DØVYDAS yep right you just never know 👍🎼🎶🎸 Phil X rocks and so do you DØVYDAS as well as marry spender

[@shilohstore6086]

Mind blown💥

[@MICKEYISLOWD]

Marty Friedman heard a guitar solo I did on a track with a band I was in around 1994. I went to see 'Kill To This' who supported Megadeth in Manchester and they were friends of ours at the time. The guy working the mixer for 'Kill To This' came to us and give me and the other guitar player in our band a bunch of Marty Friedman signature picks saying Marty had just listened to our track 'Level Head' and was saying WOW who played the guitar on that track! I was blown away he liked my solo and tracked guitars for the song. I should upload the song someday as my claim to fame...lol. Great interview Mary and it was a treat having the awesome and always entertaining Phil X for an interview. Great stuff:)

[@DavidSmith-ss1cg]

@@officialWWM - Uh, Marty Friedman is a really good guitar player. He is probably best known for his decade playing lead guitar for the Thrash-metal band Megadeath.

[@rudygermain4236]

Funny to see you comment here, love your playing too. Just discovered Mary and Phil X because of Rick Beato.

[@jamesonjabiru]

This made me smile. Phil is the nicest fella, and Mary is just so so adorable.

[@sid35gb]

Phil X is the most inspirational guitar player I’ve seen on KZbin. It’s the enthusiasm!

[@georgemueh3273]

I think Phil has fan boy moment every time he sees Mary. The guy is so humble it's really amazing.

[@TheGuitologist]

Love that Cornell story. Phil seems like a neat dude. The kind of guy you can hang and talk shop with a long time. His enthusiasm is palpable. Love it. Great video, Mary.

[@mars6433]

AND, he looks good !

[@alsosean]

Yep, I'm 2 years late on this but great interview Mary! Phil X, one of the nicest and most talented guitarists ever. Who can't love this guy?

[@richg1746]

Wow Mary that was so cool you and Phil X jamming like that. The sound was awesome. You two work well together. Rock on.

[@snakeybabe1]

What a great interview. You are both very soulful people and it comes out for us all to hear . I knew X had a big heart, and he certainly showed it. Thanks

[@TowManDave00]

I remember seeing Phil X way back in the mid 80's at his dad's bar in Mississauga...He use to have an open jam every weekend where anyone was welcome to participate...It was easy to tell even back then that he would go places

[@mikedambeck7136]

Phil is too cool and so is Mary! What a great video. The lesson, work your ass off and never, ever give up because you never know who's watching!

[@guitarFlownimo]

That Ending Jam,...so amazing!!

[@WilliamDavis-dl6xr]

First of all I'm impressed with how great you are on the guitar. I'm hearing you outside my style of music. And it is refreshing to my ears. And Phil X is just such an encrable human being. Whom seems to enjoy elevating everyone up. I'm so impressed with this show. Thank you

[@WilliamDavis-dl6xr]

Encreible

[@MarySpender]

THANK YOU

[@vminator]

Phil seems like a great person. Humble, hardworking and extremely talented. Very inspired

[@robblair3703]

This is a wonderful interview. I never knew much about Phil X and had just seen his Fretted Americana videos. He comes across as kind of nutty in those but there is no denying his talent. He seemed a lot more subdued here and he is so interesting to listen to when he tells a story. Thanks for sharing.

[@lisamitchell7933]

First video I've watched Mary, the look of joy on your face brought tears to me. So excited for you

[@Keith_X]

Exactly. I needed up watching her facial expressions while Phil played. Awesome video.

[@GraemeCampbellMusic]

Great interview Mary, he’s an inspiring guy and you really drew the best out of him in this video. Good stuff

[@landonjackson3064]

Yeah Phil X deserves it. Awesome player , with amazing energy

[@papaw2937]

Mary, this interview was such a pleasure to watch. You are just so very good at how you do what you do. I look forward to watching you grow. It is a privilege to be here before 1mil subs. Look at you go kid!

[@JKM395]

Oh my goodness gracious Miss Mary! What a fantastic interview. Great stories, wonderful guitar playing from all parties involved! I just love watching your face when you're playing with him at the end there. You're both having such a good time! I dream of one day doing that with one of my idols. Well done, Ma'am.

[@craigparse1439]

Great job on this interview. I remember watching all the Fretted Americana videos and Phil X is such an excellent guitarist and showman. Thanks for putting this together.

[@MarySpender]

My pleasure!

[@shanecoyle2713]

I HAVE to say: THANK YOU! I'm 46 & starting to learn guitar. I'm watching this as I eat breakfast & prepare myself for work. My point is, the conversation, the jamming, all of it really, REALLY is inspiring. I'm never expecting to be phenomenal, yet there's something about what was in this video that makes me realize I CAN and WILL be able to jam with others much as is done here one day!

[@PG-PCW]

This was almost hitting x-rated with Phil touching the spot at 18:13, wow!!! Great interview by Mary, congrats!

[@bruceanderson8720]

A seriously good interview with Phil and the playing at the end was the cherry on top. Mary your timing and rhythm playing is second to none.

[@AvidEric]

I always enjoy listening to Phil's stories so much... these words don't do it justice. Thanks a lot for this video!

[@melissaw1130]

Another wonderful interview. I had never heard of Phil X before guitcon. He seems like such great guy and what an awesome player!

[@andyreynolds5575]

Honestly one of the best things I’ve seen on any thing that can show anything. Simply awesome, thank you

[@DoucetteMichael]

Loved this interview Mary, I love Phil X his personality is infectious makes you feel good. especially hearing all these personal stories about Bon Jovi and Chris Cornell ..... Love Love Love & Thank You. Love you too ;)

[@cheneyrobert]

Two of the best people….. the “rock out” was amazing 👏👏👏🥂

[@jamiet4573]

brilliant, real interview. your reactions when Phil goes into the first solo is why playing guitar is so great and inspiring for all of us who do it - you can't replicate that feeling with anything else. I loved Phil X's FA series and really enjoy his playing. I just discovered your channel recently (Why it's so hard to play Why Georgia correctly) and since then I've been watching almost daily. Keep up the great work!

[@itchyvinyl]

Phil seems to be one of the last of a dying breed. Unapologetic Sunset Strip style rocker. Dig it.

[@74dartman13]

This was a great interview. Phil is one of my favorite guitarists to watch. He always gives it his all when he plays. It was awesome to watch you two jam together and the stories were awesome!👍😎🎸🎶

[@forestgreenman]

This just came up in my feed, what a gem! Two of my favs!

[@timothyjay2012]

Omg Mary got thousands crying right along with! 😢😭😭😭😓😓 I absolutely love Phil X!!! Best Guitarist Best PERSON EVER!!!! Thank you both very very much!!

[@MattyK-USA]

Fantastic interview! That outtro jam was just epic. Of all artists, I wasn't expecting Knopfler.

[@MarySpender]

:)

[@hukl3945]

i think this is my favourite Phil X Interview from GuitCon :)

[@MarySpender]

Yay!

[@rlta04]

Philx is such a humble down to earth guy. Cool how he spends 20 minutes of his time for a you tube member notmany people heard of.

[@fonkamex]

Mary you are what I consider a nice person, when you are able to demonstrate your feelings in front of others is what make this world interesting. Getting sad is a nice human feeling not to be ashamed of. Thanks for being yourself and not another superficial KZbinr like thousand of others.

[@jesseyasaitis9036]

Mary, you are a pleasure to watch and listen to. Great interview with Phil X. I could sit and listen to him talk all day!

[@captsteck]

I've been watching PhilX for years and lovin it and then I find you with Leo Moracchioli a couple of years ago, and now this!!! Using your phrase, fangirlling!

[@Chris_Bibby]

Another great interview, I'm loving these. I've been lucky enough to spend a fair bit of time with Phil over the past few years, he's a lovely dude and easily one of my favourite live players.

[@nathanohaynie]

What a great interview! Fantastic channel Mary. Thanks for sharing Phil!!!

[@KevinNapper1]

Two of my KZbin favourites together. Thank you.

[@IPushHard]

All excellent. I think that this interview had some very real moments that aren't all that common in interviews. That's the stuff that professional media people work for years to achieve. From the heart...always the best place of origin. This interview got there. Congratulations on stepping up and shining. That's got to be fantastic feeling, and you've surely done it here. Thanks

[@philholmes3270]

Mary, that was a very emotional interview on so many levels. Thank you very much. Still drying my eyes. ....

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

This was a great interview :)

[@dd-eo6gx]

whhhaaat ? this guy acts as if he's still 15 ... stopped watching his parade after a few mins. no content. ... and yeah, 440 is a frequency, not a tech talk...

[@stevewoan6]

Well done, wow! Really enjoying your videos, Mary. Thank you from Toronto, Canada

[@Greg0874]

Just wanted to say I love what you do. I subscribed immediately after watching you sing 'Primrose' while jamming with Lee on Anderton's TV. The video came up in my suggestions and I asked myself "Who is Mary Spender?". So I clicked and am very glad I did. Your technique and approach to playing from what I've seen in your videos is stellar and when you pair that with your voice, it's pure magic. Keep it up. I can't wait to hear more from you! The jam with Phil at the end of this video was great as well. Your reactions to his playing was pure "fangirl" yet you kept playing flawlessly. I certainly wouldn't have been able to!

[@Metalmachinecrush]

Best and most emotional duet guitarist interview ive ever seen.

[@waynewhiteside]

Really great show Mary. I've been following Phil for a few years and love all his videos. I first saw Phil on an Anderton's video and earlier this year I saw you for the first time on Andertons with the captain. Great interview and stories. Rock on.

[@subashrajadhikari3382]

Phil has also a great voice.I wish to hear him singing.

[@nickbeers4801]

My Band "NBTF" had the pleasure of opening up for Bon Jovi in May of 2018. Not only did we get to meet Bon Jovi but we also got to meet Phil X as well which was such an honor for me personally. I've been a huge fan of his videos ever since I started playing at the age of 12 (now almost 18). Him giving us advise right before we went on stage to perform in front of a crowd of thousands of people was absolutely mind blowing. Love your videos Mary! please do a US tour!!! I'd love to open up for you!!

[@alexboon9035]

Even in his teens, Phil had that positive energy thing going on. Just a wonderful guy to be around. So happy for him.

[@johnnyenglish9622]

This is why he went from Frozen Ghost to Aldo Nova to Bon Jovi. Right attitude and talent.

[@helloferdi]

Great video, fantastic interview - love how you got a different side out of Phil X that we normally don't see. Felt like the entire interview was whispered. Incredible how at 18:12 you went from "Holy cow, this is awesome" to "Oh shit, game face time" - 🙇.

[@RickLomas]

Just beautiful, in many many ways. Wonderful stuff Mary and Phil ....Rx

[@vernonhoover1387]

I can't be live I haven't see this for a year!thank you so much miss Mary.my favorite female guitarist interviewing my favorite male guitarist!great jam

[@ShashankNaithani]

Great Interview, Thanks Mary Spender for introducing PHIL X. He is the amazing guitarist.

[@fgotahiti]

Thank you so much Mary. Best GuitCon Phil X video. Phil X rocks and is a truly great guy. Fred from TAHITI.

[@Deliquescentinsight]

The guitar community on KZbin is a superb resource for us all, never take it for granted

[@StephenOshea]

great video . i'm learning here thanks for posting

[@lovebassets868]

been watching Phil x on KZbin for years! I'm a fan. Very happy for Phil.

[@robertwhitcomb6105]

do you have netflix? If yes, check out a documentary called "Hired Gun", the story of studio cats who get the call to tour with big artists. Phil X is featured prominently

[@senseiofsong]

I stumbled across a video with Phil while looking at Friedman amps on KZbin, then I found this one with you Mary, interviewing him. Great video.

[@TonyPrower]

Love you both: beautiful people. Music is LOVE!!!

[@lawrenceklein4918]

This was all so good, spot-on, and way cool! Just "discovered" Phil X last week! Now, I'm a major fan! Now... about Mary... OMG!

[@shilohstore6086]

I think I just fangirled out a little!

[@t-bone517]

Thank u Mary for bringing on such an inspiration

[@victor2510]

Great and very emotional interview, Mary you are great at creation a good ambient for this kinds of interview. The closing jam was excelent. Greetings from Panama

[@Auxend]

beautiful! Thanks for sharing the sharing! nice jam at the end too!

[@Brmmsilva]

What a GREAT episode! Thanks Mary. Greetings from Portugal.

[@MarySpender]

Wow thank you for watching :D

[@Doug5524]

Great interview, Mary ,Phil X in my mind is just a fabulous player and an all-around nice guy and Mary you playing was fab too

[@reddoggie100]

Gr8 vid Mary. What an awesome experience! I’ve become a huge Phil X fan. Cheers! 🍻

[@jesselawson224]

Just amazing! Great interview! And an awesome jam to finish it off!

[@harryguitars9550]

jamming with Phil X, the dream!!

[@repguy2020]

A tasty jam to top off a sparkling video. I can't imagine how much fun Guitcon must have been. Hanging out with so many great guitarists and youtubers. That Cornell story resonates with so many of us because he left far too soon, like so many of our best and brightest. I don't know how, but we need to stop that from happening whenever we can. We need to keep talking about it until there's a solution.

[@markjohnston3790]

Outstanding Mary, Phil X is so cool really down to earth nice!

[@jasontrebilcock6496]

Between the stories and the jam at the end...this was all kinds of goodness.

[@spacekev]

The closing jam......HECKS TO THE YES!!!

[@MarySpender]

YAY

[@viniciusa.8598]

I am a big Bon Jovi's fan, and when phill joined the band i didn't like in the beggining, because in my head richie was unreplaceble but, when i saw what phill could be on stage, i changed my mind, and stop thinkin as a fan and start thinking as a musician. Congratulations Mary! You are incredible

[@zaviercadorin6244]

Wow this guy is living the Dream! Well deserved man. Great musician!🎸🎶👌

[@BenSellens]

Beautiful jam at the end and a great intwrview, thanks for brightening up a dull Tuesday morning :)

[@alexmontalvo3675]

Mary, you sound amazing with Phil's guitar!!

[@babetteleblanc7620]

GREAT interview Mary! I wasn’t familiar with Phil X at all until I saw him here playing every night at Guitcon. Yeah, not sure what rock I’ve been hiding under, anyway he’s SO GOOD. Incredible singer and player, holy crap, holy crap. Thanks for this.

[@aixpert291]

Babette LeBlanc search for his guitar demos with fretted Americana. He's fantastic there.

[@babetteleblanc7620]

S_Tompkins, will do, thank you!

[@melvynobrien6193]

"Incredible singer?" Not. Good guitar playing.

[@grandaddennis]

I was filling up watching you fill up, such a great interview and i could have listened to that jam all day, perfect job Mary!

[@glover788]

2 of my favorite people.., this is a treat for me

[@Nghilifa]

I came solely for the jam at the end, and it did not disappoint!

[@zzkeokizz]

That's a fair assessment of Living on a Prayer. The song's given me goosebumps since 1987. And yeah, anything can happen.

[@markSmith-rz2sk]

Mary ... Phil... cheers for making my day x

[@zoomlenz]

Sweet lil jam to wrap up an excellent interview.

[@CorbCorbin]

Catching some feels on Tuesday morning, such a great story.

[@toddjones5382]

Great interview.. 2 great folks. Hey Phil.. Cheers from TO

[@tomasrusso2285]

awesome jam

[@Theo-hc5ob]

My first time watching this channel: Not my last. Great job, Mary! Wonderful interviewing skills and Amazing playing. Now I'm going to have to sit here for the rest of the day catching up on all of your videos.

[@jaysjams1517]

I was at the St Louis, MO show on 5/22/2011 and saw Phil X play. He sang Ritchie's parts and nailed it.

[@chrissinclair3136]

Puts a smile on your face this guy. Great interview

[@mjallenuk]

That was quite a moment inside several insights sprinkled with wise words ... middle shelf gas mk6 for 21 minutes. Perfection...

[@SOB044]

Wow this is a great interview! Thanks

[@SlowhandGreg]

Thanks for the interview - saw bon Jovi on the slippery tour way way back at the NEC, really enjoyed your coverage at guitcon

[@michaelfurtado4342]

Way cool grove! It was fun to watch and hear you both having a great moment playin'. PS I got your Course and enjoy your style