1. Phil X was guitarist for US power pop band Powder alongside vocalist and then-wife Ninette Terhart.
16 Facts About Phil X
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In 2011, Phil X substituted for Bon Jovi's lead guitarist Richie Sambora, who missed 13 dates after entering rehab, and later filled in for Sambora on the US and Europe leg of the 2013 tour after Sambora left the band suddenly for personal reasons.
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In 2016, Phil X became an official member in the band along with bass guitarist Hugh McDonald and features as guitarist for the band on their single "This House Is Not for Sale" on the album of the same name as well as their latest studio effort Bon Jovi: 2020.
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In 2019, Phil X was inducted into the Mississauga Music Walk of Fame, which recognizes notable people with musical talent that have their roots in the Ontario city.
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Phil X was born to Greek-Canadian parents and grew up in Mississauga, Ontario, raised in the Erindale subdivision.
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In 2013, Phil married Lindy Green and has two children with her.
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Phil X has used many guitars during his session and live work.
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Phil X prefers bridge pickups and often removes the neck pickup from his personal guitars for added vibration, clarity and harmonics.
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In 2012, Phil X received a signature guitar from Yamaha, in 2015 followed the release of a signature XG model made by Framus.
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Phil X invented the "Flip Stick", a specially modified replacement for the usual whammy bar on Floyd-Rose-equipped guitars.
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Phil X endorses Cleartone Treated Guitar Strings and Everly Star Picks as well.
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Phil X has four custom pickups which he designed in conjunction with pickup manufacturer Arcane, Inc They are available for sale on his official website:.
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Phil X wrote the song "Tired" and played guitar on Tommy Lee's Tommyland: The Ride album.
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Phil X was featured in the "making of" bonus features for the movie Josie and the Pussycats.
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Phil X acted as a music coach for the film and taught the young actresses to appear as if they were actually playing their instruments.