Biography

Philip's new band Foul Play Left - Right Philip (lead guitar and vocals, Shamus from Clare (drums), Sean Feary (bass) Shea Fitz (lead vocals and acoustic)D

• Born Clontarf, Dublin.

• Member of the Oscar Whifney Quartet in Dublin, later known as Portrait, which beget Elmer Fudd – one of the most popular home grown superbands of the 60’s

• Joined Donovan’s band late 60’s and toured the world

• Joined the Gary Moore band in 1974

• At Donovan’s request rejoined Donovan’s world tour

• Re-located to L.A during the 70’s and played in all the major studios with major artists (see Discography)

• Teamed up with Lee Clayton who signed to Capitol Records. Recorded four albums with Lee creating a new critically acclaimed sound known as “Border Music”, a blend of celtic and country music.

• Re-located to Nashville during the 80’s and recorded over 2,500 songs with major artists (see Discography) and his own albums (see discography)

• Co-wrote Crystal Gayle’s no 1 hit song “Troubled Times”.

• Re-located to Dublin during the 90’s and continued to record with major artists and record his own albums (see Discography)

• Composed film scores for “Come The Spring”, “Hobo”, the award winning “Dust On The Bible”, and John T Davis’s last production “Uncle Jack”

• Produced the following albums in Ireland: Nashville based Lee Clayton’s 5th album, Townes Van Zant’s 15th and last album in Ireland, “Children Of Lir” for Brian O’Reilly and albums for Daithi Rua, Sean Hegarty, Deirdre Cunningham, Norman Morrissey, Chris Meehan and Mick Hanly.

• Musical Director and Technical Advisor for the hugely successful television series “The Session” which was broadcast in the US and won the Ace award for best live music production in the US.
• Musical Director and Chief Organiser of the Brian Keenan Concerts at the Point Depot, Dublin.

• Toured with various artists including Clannad, John Prine, Nanci Griffith, The Everly Brothers, Hal Ketchum and Rocky Burnett

• Played guitar for Roddy Doyle’s successful television production “The Family & The Snapper”

• Writing new songs for album to be recorded in Nashville, later this year. Gigging with new band “Foul Play”.