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James Phillips

1959 – 1995

South African musician

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Lived 1959 – 1995 (aged 36). James Phillips was a South African singer.

James Phillips (22 January 1959 – 31 July 1995) was a South African rock musician, vocalist, songwriter, and performer. He performed rebellious and satirical political music that spoke out against the South African government during Apartheid.

Discography All titles were released on the Shifty label and now as digital downloads by Sjambokmusic. Fridays and Saturdays (EP) – Corporal Punishment (1980) Hou My Vas Korporaal b/w My Broken Heart (single) – Bernoldus Niemand (1983) Wie Is Bernoldus Niemand? – Bernoldus Niemand (1984) Live At Jamesons – The Cherry Faced Lurchers (1985) The Voice of Nooit – Corporal Punishment & Illegal Gathering (1986) The Other white Album (Best of Cherry Faced Lurchers, 1985–1989) – The Cherry Faced Lurchers (1992) Sunny Skies – James Phillips & The Lurchers (1994) Made in South Africa (compilation 1978–1995) (1995) Soul Ou – James Phillips (1997) Voëlvry: Die Toer – various artists, including Bernoldus Niemand en die Swart Gevaar (2006)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Phillips?

South African musician (1959–1995)

When was James Phillips born?

James Phillips was born on 22 January 1959 in Johannesburg.

When did James Phillips die?

James Phillips died on 31 July 1995.

What was James Phillips's occupation?

James Phillips was a singer.

What nationality was James Phillips?

James Phillips was South African.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Phillips

· Wikidata: Q6141238

· DBpedia: James Phillips (South African musician)

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