About Ray Phillips
Born 1949. Ray Phillips is a British musician.
Raymond Anthony Phillips is a Welsh drummer, best known as the original drummer for the rock band Budgie. He left the band in November 1973.
Phillips formed his own band in the mid-1970s known as Ray Phillips. When former Budgie guitarist Tony Bourge joined the band in the early 1980s, they became known as simply Woman. In 1982 he rejoined Bourge and formed Tredegar.
In the 1990s, Phillips founded another band, Six Ton Budgie, alongside his son Justin Phillips on guitar and ex-Tredegar bassist Tom Prince on bass. Phillips played drums but also took over on lead vocals. The band toured the UK extensively for the next few years before Phillips took a break from music to look after his father.
His solo album, Judgement Day, was released in May 2011
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Ray Phillips?
Welsh drummer
When was Ray Phillips born?
Ray Phillips was born on 1 March 1949 in Cardiff.
What is Ray Phillips's occupation?
Ray Phillips is a musician.
What nationality is Ray Phillips?
Ray Phillips is British.
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