Artist description The Musical Chameleon from Newark, Delaware

Music Style Psychedelic, Alternative, Pop, Rock, Folk, Blues

Musical Influences Beatles, Procol Harum, DC5, Bach, Strawbs, Stones, Raiders

Similar Artists See above influences

Artist History Hangnail Phillips [aka HC Phillips] is a Newark, Delaware area artist who strives to make every song he creates unique, while true to its genre, and reflective of his own blend of tastes and talents. Hangnail has been involved in every aspect of music creation and performance for the past 40 years as a singer, songwriter, producer, engineer, master technician, and teacher. He is the founding member of nearly a dozen bands [ie The Exotics, Rudy Baker & The Vegetables, Icarus, The Voltags, The Snaps, Hemlock, and Psyche 467] that enjoyed success throughout the mid-Atlantic area in the 60's, 70's, 80's, and 90's. The years spent involved in the great personal bravery of real, nitty gritty of in-your-face performance - testing of material (at times at the expense of fruit, vegetables, and even beer mugs flying towards the stage) have helped shape Hang into the artist he is today, while he and his material continue to evolve and grow-incorporating new and dynamic trends while retaining the beautiful lyrics and melodic comfort of everlasting genres. Hang has written, performed on, and/or produced hundreds of songs, both as a solo artist and in collaboration with well-known colleagues. [Check out Randy Barnett And Last Chance Blues Band here on MP3.com!] He seems to be able to play any instrument that is required for a given project, including guitar [electric, acoustic, classical, & slide], bass, keyboards, saxophone, recorder, flute, clarinet, sitar, drums and percussion. His range of musical interests and output is not only widely ecclectic -it is remarkable. I'd be hard pressed to think of another artist that I've experienced professionally or personally that is as comfortable and capable with a hard rocker as well as a soft melodic ballad; with a techno tune as well as a classical composition. He brings the best elements of all styles to his works and interweaves them with the fine thread of experience and skill. Yes. Experienced. Hangnail Phillips is not to merely be listened to. His textures are to be felt and seen. The music will touch you, and if you allow it, transport you. Have a great journey. by Harriet L. Perry, Senior Editor, Good Day Sunshine Magazine Copyright 2002 For information about one of Hangnail's previous bands "Pump Productions" visit: http://www.myfirstband.com/FirstBandPumpProductions.html

Group Members Hangnail Phillips: Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Saxophone, MIDI Orchestra, Sitar, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder, etc. With assistance from: Stan Corbett: Lyrics, Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Programing, Engineering Michael Busch: Bass, Guitar, Alternative Thinking James Keesey: Vocals, Drums, Retoric David Bennett: Keyboards, Guitar Jessimith Phillips: Quiet

Instruments are what you make them.

Albums King Of Fools, Wit's End (coming soon)

Press Reviews Don't make me laugh!

Location Newark, DE - USA

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