1. Phil Chen was one of Britain's most utilized session bassists during the 1970s and 1980s, including for Jeff Beck as well as for the Rod Stewart band from 1977 to 1980, but is probably best known for his later work with Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger of the Doors.
Phil Chen spent much of his early life in Kingston, Jamaica, and attended St George's College.
Phil Chen played in the Vikings in the 1960s, and in bands on the club circuit in Kingston before relocating to England.
Phil Chen worked with numerous nationally known musicians during his career.
Phil Chen first joined Jimmy James and the Vagabonds in 1965, before realizing that he could make much more money as a session musician.
Phil Chen went on to record with Donovan on his album Cosmic Wheels, Jeff Beck on the platinum selling albums Blow by Blow and Wired, and Joan Armatrading on Back to the Night.
Phil Chen joined the Butts Band, led by Doors guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore, and recorded their 1974 self-titled debut with them.
Phil Chen was a member of Brian May's Star Fleet Project, along with Eddie Van Halen, in 1983.
Phil Chen was a member of their Doors tribute band Riders on the Storm.
Phil Chen died from cancer on 14 December 2021, at the age of 75.