Shawn Phillips Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Shawn Phillips (born February 3, 1943, Fort Worth, Texas, USA) is a folk-rock musician, primarily influential in the 1960s and 1970s.Phillips has recorded twenty albums and worked with musicians including Donovan, Paul Buckmaster, J. Peter Robinson, Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Bernie Taupin, and many others. The Texas-born singer-songwriter was described as "The best kept secret in the music business" by the late rock impresario Bill Graham.
Net Worth
$700,000
Date Of Birth
February 3, 1943
Place Of Birth
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Profession
Music Department, Composer, Soundtrack
Work Position
Believe In Life sample
Nicknames
Shawn Phillips, Phillips, Shawn
Star Sign
Aquarius
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Fact
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Roomed with Donovan and Paul Simon while living in London.
2
Gave Joni Mitchell her first guitar lessons.
3
Sang back-up on The Beatles' album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" on the song "Lovely Rita Meter Maid"
4
Gave George Harrison his first sitar lesson.
5
Eric Clapton played guitar on Phillips' most critically acclaimed album, "Second Contribution."
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Studied sitar under Ravi Shankar.
7
Has homes in London, England and Positano, Italy.
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Toured in 1972 with the band Yes as the opening. He was kicked off mid-way through the tour because he got better audience reactions.
9
Played in New York City clubs with Bill Cosby for 2 years.
10
Went to the same high school as John Denver.
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Had a relationship with Cass Elliot of The Mamas & The Papas.
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Has released 15 albums and 3 compilation albums, selling nearly 10 million records.
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Is a registered Emergency Medical Technician, Marine Firefighter Rescuer and firefighter for the city of Houston, Texas.
14
Practices yoga and can hold a note for 45 seconds.
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Has a vocal range of over 4 octaves.
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Has composed classical symphonies and 2 ballets, despite being unable to read musical notation.
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Performed at the "Isle of Wight" concert, considered the "Woodstock of Europe."
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Chosen as the original lead role in the Broadway play "Jesus Christ Superstar."
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Has also written fairy tales and film soundtracks.
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Considered by many to be one of the greatest exponents of 12-string guitar technique.
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Collaborated extensively on his records with renowned composer/arranger/pianist Peter Robinson.
Music Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
World in Action
1968-1996
TV Series documentary composer - 775 episodes
Run with the Wind
1966
composer: songs / music performer: songs
Composer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Abuse
1983
as Shawn Philips
Una macchia rosa
1970
as Shawn Philips
Cain's Film
1969
Documentary short as Shawn Philips
Come l'amore
1968
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Midnight Special
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 1973 writer - 1 episode, 1973
