About Ricky Phillips
Born 1953. Ricky Phillips is an American bassist and guitarist.
Ricky Lynn Phillips (born October 7, 1952) is an American bass guitarist and was a member of the rock band Styx from 2003 to 2024, splitting duties with original bassist Chuck Panozzo. He has also played in Nasty Habit, as a member of the Babys and Bad English, and with Coverdale-Page and Ted Nugent.
Phillips and his former Bad English bandmate Neal Schon also played with former Montrose members Sammy Hagar and Denny Carmassi on a live version of the Montrose song "Rock Candy".
Discography With the Babys Union Jacks On The Edge
With Bad English Bad English Backlash
With Styx Big Bang Theory One with Everything: Styx and the Contemporary Youth Orchestra The Mission Crash of the Crown
With Ronnie Montrose 10x10 - Producer, Bass, Hammond organ, Lead and Backing Vocals, Guitar
With Coverdale/Page Coverdale/Page
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Who is Ricky Phillips?
American bassist
When was Ricky Phillips born?
Ricky Phillips was born on 7 October 1953 in Mount Pleasant.
What is Ricky Phillips's occupation?
Ricky Phillips is a bassist and guitarist.
What nationality is Ricky Phillips?
Ricky Phillips is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ricky Phillips. https://biography.guide/ricky-phillips/
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