Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Solo: Phil Manzanera

Today (February 11, 2025) is National Guitar Day.

My favorite guitarist is Phil Manzanera. He was the guitarist for the band Roxy Music (years active: 1970–1976, 1978–1983, 2001–2011). He was also the guitarist for the group The Explorers in the 1980s with fellow Roxy Music saxophonist/oboist Andy Mackay, plus Manzanera has recorded many solo albums.

In this video of his live solo performance of his solo song "Sphinx," you may recognize Ray Cooper on tambourine; he was the percussionist in Elton John's band in the 1970s.

https://youtu.be/s5JyqHWts0w

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