Phil Chen | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Phillip David Chen |
Born | 21 October 1946 |
Origin | Kingston, Jamaica |
Died | 14 December 2021 | (aged 75)
Genres | Rock, disco,[1] R&B, soul music, reggae |
Occupation | Musician |
Instrument | Bass guitar |
Years active | 1960s–2021 |
Labels | Epic |
Formerly of | Manzarek-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.