The Phip Interview

This is the interview thread were we nominate users on here to be interviewed and for the next whole week everbody asks them questions.

So, who will be first?

cool idea luthier,il nominate phip

This is a great idea. I am not sure if it is standard notation, but on poker forums, this is called 'the well'.

yeah,it will help us get to know everyone on here a little better Xp

Hahahaha lawdy lawdy lawdy Forrest what could you possibly want to know about lil ol' me?
Not much to tell. I was born in a manger etc etc.
Can I take the fifth if needed?
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I thought it would be pretty cool.

Sure there is Phip.xD

ok phip first question...whats the meaning of your profilr pic?

Huge fan! Lennon is my idol. I grew up with the lads. I think I was 11 when I heard my first Beatles tune. In America I think the first release was "she loves you" and the last three seconds of the song (harmonies) blew my mind. The Beatles wrote the soundtrack to my youth. At first I didn't have a favorite but as they developed over the years I came to like Lennon's "edge"
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wow so am.i like the only interviewer or is this like a free for all to give phip the third degree?

Haha, cool.

Second question, What was your first car?

1963 Ford Country Squire station wagon. Had a 390 under the hood. The perfect "parking" vehicle. Went parking by the lake one night and the bank gave away. Car was perfectly balanced and one wrong move and the thing would have been underwater. Never saw her again, don't know why!
Ahhh the memories! LOL
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BAHAHAHA nice,question#3 who was the first person you phiiped?

I think it was Elliott my "little buddy" lol

Baha, sweet. I'm lookin at a Thunderbird right now with a 390. xD

#4 What was the first record you bought?

ahh i got a 91 tbird lol

dok phip #4 who do you think we should.nominate next/?

Hey no fair! I asked him a question first! xD lol

oops i guess i jumped the gun lmao sawwy

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The Beatles Second Album (USA release) bought it with my paper route money. Played it until I wore it out.

Alex B

Mother superior jumped the gun!

xD that's cool man...


Good idea Phip

#6 What was the first song you learned to play?

alexB is an excellent choice

Neil Young "Heart of Gold" (easy chords with some nice little hammer-ons) a good first song for beginners.
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Good questions btw. Is this what it's like to be interviewed by Rolling Stone Mag? LOL

yeah i totally think so

Yes, it is. I should know, they've interviewed me eight times.xD

0.o

Phip, do you play any other instruments besides guitar?

Gotta ask the phipster one question:

Electric, or Acoustic guitar?

ooh good one jefe

I have a keyboard given to me by friends but haven't dusted it off yet. Guitar only for now.
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My "go to" guitar is acoustic! A Martin HD28.
I do have an electric. A Fender Tele w/ a blues Jr amp (modded). I don't have any pedals to go with it yet. Not ready to explore that aspect of "sounds". It's waiting for me to get motivated. lol
My original intent was to learn the more difficult of the two first and I have been faithful to that goal. I love them both but I always reach for the Martin, always.

I looooove that tele. I always wanted one like that.

@Phip What is your favorite tv show?

hmmmmm Well, going back to the "good old days" hahaha The classics; Mash, Cheers, Taxi, Northern Exposure.
Lately; Scrubs
I like comedy, not a lot of dead bodies ie CSI etc. I see too much of that stuff in the electronics field LMAO!
I'm a documentary freak really. nature, science, history
You can keep those "reality shows", not a fan of that stuff.
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Phip whats your favorite field of science. LIke astronomy or physics ect?

Well I have to say I like to watch shows about most sciences. All of that "stuff" fascinates me, including astronomy, archeology and Physics (love that string theory). I just thought of one I don't care for and that is medical, at least in the sense that I'm not into blood and guts on the TV screen. However I love anything that describes how the human brain works. Geology can be a bit dry for me but I don't change the channel. I try to learn a little something about anything I can wrap my mind around. I guess my favorite of those listed above would be archeology. Beats the hell out of "swamp loggers" or "top chef" LOL.
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phip when do you plan on posting recordings of you playing?

Soon I hope. It's been a while since I put anything on. I'm working on some covers and mostly it's the vocals that have slowed me down but I'm workin' on it! I have a couple of original tunes but probably won't put those up until I am completely satisfied with the lyrics and music.
Expect to see some acoustic songs and possibly one on electric (CCR).
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I love CCR.

Who, in your awesome opinion, is one of the most under rated artists?

Me and you BBT! And half the members of this forum too.

Actually that is a hard one to answer. Recently I've been introduced (Carl Snow) to NRBQ and i have to say I'm diggin' em. No Giant hits, but some damn fine music! So I'm gonna answer with that for now. I may add to that later if someone comes to mind. There are so many out there that are fine musicians that never get the air time or publicity. It's a shame.
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WHo would you say is your biggest influence as a musician? And who is your biggest influence in life?

My biggest influence, the reason I wanted to play in the first place? The Beatles, hands down. After that oddly enough, anyone who can play the acoustic (James Taylor et al). There are so many different styles and sounds that it's hard to pick a few. If I hear something and I like it, I am influenced. Tough question.
Who is my biggest influence in life? My Mom. No contest. She had multiple sclerosis for 30 years and never complained a single day. Always had a smile and something good to say and the patience of a saint. (with me for a son it was mandatory!) I lost her just before Christmas and miss her terribly. After that......Abe Lincoln.
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