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Gene Phillips

1915 – 1990

American musician

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About Gene Phillips

Lived 1915 – 1990 (aged 74). Gene Phillips was an American singer, guitarist and musician.

Eugene Floyd Phillips (May 25, 1915 – January 10, 1990) was an American jump blues guitarist and singer.

Career He was born in St. Louis, Missouri,

His Rhythm Aces, the band he used on his Modern recordings for the Bihari Brothers, included Jake Porter, trumpet; Marshal Royal, alto sax; Maxwell Davis, tenor sax; Jack McVea, tenor sax; Bumps Meyers, tenor sax; Lloyd Glenn, piano; Willard McDaniel, piano; Al "Cake" Wichard, drums; William "Bill" Street, drums; and Art Edwards, bass. His repertoire included "I Could Make You Love Me", "Big Fat Mama", "Big Legs", "Fatso", "Punkin' Head Woman", "Stinkin' Drunk", and "Women, Women, Women".

Phillips died in Lakewood, California, in 1990.

Selected discography Gene Phillips and the Rockers (Crown CLP 5375, 1963) Gene Phillips and His Rhythm Aces (Ace CHD 169, 1986) I Like 'Em Fat (Ace CHD 245, 1988) Swinging the Blues (Ace CDCHD 746, 2000) Drinkin' and Stinkin' (Ace CDCHM 894, 2003)

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Important facts

Born
25 July 1915, St. Louis
Birth century
20th century
Died
10 January 1990, Lakewood
Occupation
Singer, guitarist, musician
Nationality
United States
Also known as
Eugene Floyd Phillips

People in Gene Phillips's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Maxwell
b. 1981
Association football player
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Art Edwards
b. 1969
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1914 – 2000
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Marshal Royal
1912 – 1995
Jazz musician
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Jake Porter
1916 – 1993
Bandleader
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Lloyd Glenn
1909 – 1985
Musician
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Maxwell Davis
1916 – 1970
Musician
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Willard McDaniel
1877 – 1967
Pianist

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gene Phillips?

American musician (1915-1990)

When was Gene Phillips born?

Gene Phillips was born on 25 July 1915 in St. Louis.

When did Gene Phillips die?

Gene Phillips died on 10 January 1990 in Lakewood.

What was Gene Phillips's occupation?

Gene Phillips was a singer, guitarist and musician.

What nationality was Gene Phillips?

Gene Phillips was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gene Phillips

· Wikidata: Q5531391

· DBpedia: Gene Phillips (guitarist)

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