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Ricky Lynn Phillips (born October 7, 1952) is an American bass guitarist and was a member of the rock band Styx from 2003 to 2024, splitting duties with original bassist Chuck Panozzo. He has also played in Nasty Habit, as a member of the Babys and Bad English, and with Coverdale-Page and Ted Nugent.
Ricky Phillips, former bass player for The Babys, Bad English, and Coverdale/Page. Ricky's site features biography, pictures, streaming audio and video, interviews, music production services and more.
Mar 20, 2024 · STYX bassist Ricky Phillips announces his departure from the band and his plans to co-produce a new project. He reflects on his 50-year career and thanks the fans and his bandmates for their support.
Mar 20, 2024 · Ricky Phillips, Styx ’s bassist for over 20 years, has announced that he’s leaving the group. Phillips' resume is long and impressive. Prior to joining Tommy Shaw and company in 2003,...
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Learn about Ricky Phillips, the bass player for Bad English and The Babys, who has also worked with Jimmy Page, Joe Cocker, and many others. Find out his musical influences, his career highlights, and his current projects.
Sep 10, 2019 · Whether he’s blazing trails through the 70s-inspired prog rock concept album that is Styx’s 2017 release The Mission, or laying down thunderous grooves on the equally retro, guitar -driven riff rock of Ronnie Montrose’s 10X10, Phillips is clearly comfortable navigating both musical realms. And while his tone may change between ...
Born into a musical family, Ricky Phillips paid his dues on the club circuit noting “I played every zip code starting with EiEiO before ever getting a major gig!” As so many aspiring musicians do, he migrated Los Angeles to seek rock and roll fame (and perhaps fortune).
