Feature image photo credit: Tim Bugbee/Tinnitus Photography
Phil Manzanera is, of course, the legendary guitar player for Roxy Music. He is also a songwriter and producer involved with many other artists and projects as well over the years, such as David Gilmour and Pink Floyd, 801 with his Roxy Music bandmate Brian Eno, and AM/PM with another Roxy bandmate in Andy MacKay. He has been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, has been appointed to the Order of the British Empire, and has even had an asteroid named after him. Phil has released his autobiography titled Revolución To Roxy, which is accompanied by an album of the same name, and Phil is planning to do some very special live dates to celebrate.
In this interview, Phil discusses his deep and complex family roots, his time in Roxy Music, his relationship with David Gilmour, his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, and the importance of fashion in the world of Roxy Music. Phil even gets the original bug eye glasses out for us to see!! Don’t miss this kind and comfortable conversation with one of the great rock guitarists of all time.
“Out Of The Blue” from the 2019 Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony:
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!