Phil Chen

Phil Chen
Chen with Riders on the Storm in 2008.
Chen with Riders on the Storm in 2008.
Background information
Birth namePhillip David Chen
Born(1946-10-21)21 October 1946
OriginKingston, Jamaica
Died14 December 2021(2021-12-14) (aged 75)
GenresRock, disco,[1] R&B, soul music, reggae
OccupationMusician
InstrumentBass guitar
Years active1960s–2021
LabelsEpic
Formerly ofManzarek-Krieger, The Butts Band, Rod Stewart, Star Fleet Project, Jimmy James and the Vagabonds

Phillip David Chen OD (21 October 1946[2] – 14 December 2021) was a Jamaican bassist. He was one of England's most utilized session bassists during the 1970s and 1980s, including for Jeff Beck as well as for the Rod Stewart band from 1977 to 1980, but is probably best known for his later work with Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger of the Doors.

  1. ^ "British single certifications – Rod Stewart – Da Ya Think I'm Sexy". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  2. ^ "Phil Chen, session bassist for Rod Stewart, Jeff Beck and many more, has died aged 75". Guitar.com | All Things Guitar. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.