Philip Bynoe facts for kids
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Philip Bynoe
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| Genres | Instrumental rock, Hard rock, Heavy metal, R&B, Jazz |
| Instruments | Bass guitar, keyboards, cello |
| Associated acts | Steve Vai Rick Berlin Band Farren Slavior Mike Sullivan band G3 Ring of Fire Warlord Repo! Tony MacAlpine Dave Weiner Slash Jerry Etkins Kevin Eubanks Gary Cherone |
Philip Earl Bynoe is a talented American musician. He is most famous for playing the bass guitar with the well-known artist Steve Vai. Philip has been a bass player in Steve Vai's touring band for many years, starting in 1996 and again since 2012. He has also played on four of Steve Vai's albums recorded in the studio.
Philip has worked with many other artists too. These include Kevin Eubanks and The Tonight Show Band, Dorian Holley, Slash, and Charlie Farren. Since 2013, he has been a member of the heavy metal band Warlord. He was also a member of the band Ring of Fire.
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Philip Bynoe: A Talented Musician
Early Life and Training
Philip Bynoe studied music at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. He learned from a teacher named Wit Brown. After college, he played in different bands.
Joining Steve Vai's Band
A musician named Nuno Bettencourt from the band Extreme introduced Philip to drummer Mike Mangini. Philip and Mike played together in the Rick Berlin Band. They even won a music competition in Massachusetts for their rhythm section! Later, Mike Mangini helped Philip get an audition with Steve Vai, which led to Philip joining Steve Vai's band.
Awards and Achievements
Philip Bynoe has been nominated for three Grammy Awards for his musical work. In 2005, he won an Emmy Award for his work on the music for a movie called Reefer Madness.
Philip continues to record music, go on tours, and perform. He also teaches bass guitar and how to play in a band at the L.A. Music Academy in Pasadena. You can also hear Philip Bynoe's music on the soundtrack of the 2008 movie Repo! The Genetic Opera.
