Phil Seymour

Phil Seymour
Seymour in 1982
Seymour in 1982
Background information
Birth namePhilip Warren Seymour
Born(1952-05-15)May 15, 1952
OriginOklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
DiedAugust 17, 1993(1993-08-17) (aged 41)
Tarzana Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
GenresRock
Power pop
New wave
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, drummer, guitarist, bassist, producer
Instrument(s)Drums, bass guitar, guitar, vocals
Years active1974–1993
LabelsShelter Records
Boardwalk Records
EMI
Websitephilseymour.org

Philip Warren Seymour (May 15, 1952 – August 17, 1993) was an American drummer, singer, guitarist and songwriter, best known for the singles "I'm on Fire" (with The Dwight Twilley Band), his own solo hit "Precious to Me" and for providing backing vocals on Tom Petty's hits "American Girl" and "Breakdown." His solo work is revered among fans of power pop.[1]

  1. ^ "Phil Seymour - Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 5 December 2017.