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Phil Chen was originally from Jamaica and relocated to England. In 1973 he teamed up with Robby Krieger and John Densmore in the Butts Band. He went on to play on Jeff Beck's landmark instrumental album Blow By Blow. When Rod Stewart needed a Bass player he asked Jeff who he recommended and that was Phil Chen. Phil was with Rod during one of his biggest hit-making periods in the late 70s to early 80s. Phil later worked with Ray Manzarek and Krieger and most recently with the Robby Krieger Band.

 

Here he is in 2016 with the Robby Krieger Band who I happened be filling in on keys for. Robby Krieger played Bass on the original recording of "Soul Kitchen" and here Phil does his own embellishment of the part.

 

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So many bassists passing away this year. Chen was one of my heroes, ever since his collaborations with Jeff Beck. And who can forget his tasty hooks in "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?".

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