Phil X is scheduled to play all of the May shows

luceknight · #41 05-03-2011, 08:18 AM

just read in a brazilian website that Phil X will be with the band till Lisbon concert in July 31.

is it true?
is it somewhere else??

bonjovi821 · #42 05-03-2011, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain_jovi

I more meant other band's albums he's played on. He was the primary guitarist for Daughtry's first album. Check out his site for the full discography.

As for my other point, he has a youtube series where he plays guitars that are for sale nad just riffs and messes around. A few times he's played Richie's old flying V from the Bounce era and...I don't want to make it seem like he was a dick about it, it's just a matter of personal taste. I don't remember the exact phrasing, it's been awhile, but he mentioned not caring for the band's songs and referenced the old expression "Don't bore us, get to the chorus" or something. This doesn't mean a hell of a lot, it's a personal taste thing and a huge gig opportunity. But the dude ain't hard up for cash, he's a very much so in demand session player.

People should check out the Fretted Americana vids. He plays with way more soul than people think.

He played with Daughtry? Interesting. I've seen them twice (Once solo and once opening Bon Jovi on the LH tour) and assuming it was Phil I saw, he was great.

bonjovifreak · #43 05-03-2011, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by bonjovi821

He played with Daughtry? Interesting. I've seen them twice (Once solo and once opening Bon Jovi on the LH tour) and assuming it was Phil I saw, he was great.

Phil X is not a touring member of Daughtry. I met Daughtry last year and have seen them three times before that and he is not a touring member.

bonjovi821 · #44 05-03-2011, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by bonjovifreak

Phil X is not a touring member of Daughtry. I met Daughtry last year and have seen them three times before that and he is not a touring member.

Ah, okay then. Well whoever was touring with Daughtry in '07/'08, was good.

bonjovifreak · #45 05-03-2011, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bonjovi821

Ah, okay then. Well whoever was touring with Daughtry in '07/'08, was good.

Wasn't jumping at you or anything. Daughtry has become a very good live act indeed.

samboraisgodUK · #46 05-03-2011, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by luceknight

just read in a brazilian website that Phil X will be with the band till Lisbon concert in July 31.

is it true?
is it somewhere else??

nobody knows yet

jovi 94 · #47 05-03-2011, 03:53 PM

what makes anyone think he is playing better than richie. this is insane. he might be playing slightly differently, therefore it's appears fresher. but richie is a great guitarist, who has been playing bon jovi music for nearly 30 years.

maybe in another context the guy is better than richie, but from what we have seen, and from playing bon jovi music, there is no way in this world anyone can claim 'he is playing better than richie was'

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RSROCKS · #48 05-03-2011, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jovi 94

what makes anyone think he is playing better than richie. this is insane. he might be playing slightly differently, therefore it's appears fresher. but richie is a great guitarist, who has been playing bon jovi music for nearly 30 years.

maybe in another context the guy is better than richie, but from what we have seen, and from playing bon jovi music, there is no way in this world anyone can claim 'he is playing better than richie was'

??

I'm assuming your answering to what I posted so let me say that I'm a huge fan of Richie but he doesn't pull off the drunk guitarist thing well.

jovi 94 · #49 05-03-2011, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RSROCKS

I'm assuming your answering to what I posted so let me say that I'm a huge fan of Richie but he doesn't pull off the drunk guitarist thing well.

ok i see your point, and maybe tonight or the next few gigs will show that he might even be a better player than Richie. But, do you not think it is too early to say he is playing better, was richie really playing badly? surely jon would not put up with that, we all know what he is like.

at the end of the day, the way richie executes il be there for you, nobody can compete, not even johnathon himself!

i see your point dude, i just think the next few gigs, starting from tonight will show us what the guy is made of, and i think richies plays well most of the time anyway, drunk or not

bonjovifreak · #50 05-03-2011, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jovi 94

ok i see your point, and maybe tonight or the next few gigs will show that he might even be a better player than Richie. But, do you not think it is too early to say he is playing better, was richie really playing badly? surely jon would not put up with that, we all know what he is like.

at the end of the day, the way richie executes il be there for you, nobody can compete, not even johnathon himself!

i see your point dude, i just think the next few gigs, starting from tonight will show us what the guy is made of, and i think richies plays well most of the time anyway, drunk or not

There were definitely times where Richie's playing was off. When he would mess up LYHOM, I now wonder what if anything had he been drinking. I think they both have different styles and bring different things to the table. It would be interesting to hear Phil play Always or DC. I think he came close to replicating Richie on some songs. I closed my eyes as I heard the YT clips to see if I could tell the difference and in some ways I couldn't. At the end of the day, Richie is the heart of the band in my eyes and I want him back.

I can't picture Phil on the circle with Jon though.

Phil X is scheduled to play all of the May shows

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