Phillip Ingram facts for kids
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Phillip Ingram
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| Born | 1958 (age 66–67) Akron, Ohio, United States |
| Origin | Reseda, California, United States |
| Genres | R&B, soul, pop jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, record producer |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano, keyboards, guitar, bass guitar, drums |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Labels | Qwest, Motown |
Phillip Ingram (born in 1958) is an American musician. He is famous for being a founding member of the Motown group Switch. Phillip is also the younger brother of the well-known singer James Ingram.
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Early Life and Music Career
Phillip Ingram grew up in Akron, Ohio. He came from a very musical family. All six of his brothers and sisters sang and played instruments. However, only Phillip and his older brother, James, chose music as their career.
In December 1976, Phillip helped form a band called Switch. The original members were Phillip Ingram, Greg Williams, Jody Sims, Bobby DeBarge, Tommy DeBarge, and Eddie Fluellen.
Joining Motown Records
Switch signed with Motown Records in May 1977. Motown was a very famous record label. The band recorded five albums with Motown. Phillip Ingram often shared the main singing duties with Bobby DeBarge.
Working Behind the Scenes
After 1984, Phillip Ingram started working more behind the scenes. He wrote songs for many different artists. He also worked on music for films and commercials.
Today, Phillip still sings for TV and radio commercials. He also works on music for movies and helps new artists produce their songs. He has toured with singer Sheena Easton and a newer version of the band Switch.
Teaching Music
Phillip Ingram also shared his musical knowledge with others. He was a teacher at the California College of Music (CCM). This college is in Pasadena, California. He taught vocal lessons there twice a week.
Music and Soundtracks
Phillip Ingram has been part of many music projects. He released an album and contributed to several movie soundtracks.
Albums
- 1983: Fresh Idea – (with Attala Zane Giles, credited as Deco) (Qwest Records)
Movie Soundtracks
Phillip Ingram's voice can be heard on the soundtracks of these films:
- Back to School (1986)
- The Little Mermaid (1989)
- The Neverending Story III (1994)
- Father of the Bride Part II (1995)
- My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)
- The Fearless Four (1997)
- The Prince of Egypt (1998)
- Follow Your Heart (1999)
- Dinosaur (2000)
- Shrek (2001)
- Brother Bear 2 (2006)
