Phil Soussan is a songwriter, a producer, a multi-instrumentalist, and has even been elected as Vice President of the Grammys in the Los Angeles chapter. He is perhaps best known for his time with Ozzy Osbourne and the massive hit “Shot In The Dark,” but his resumé is one that very few can match. Working with a who’s who of legendary artists like Ozzy, Billy Idol, Vince Neil, Steve Lukather, Jimmy Page, and dozens more, Phil is now ready to do it all himself. Phil’s new 4-song EP, Cosmo Fighter, finds him writing, performing, producing, and mixing everything himself (with a couple of guest appearances).
In this interview, Phil talks about the details of Cosmo Fighter – the inspiration and the idea to make it the first in a trilogy of releases. He also discusses what he likes in his in-ear monitors, doing gigs with a 95-year old William Shatner, when we might see him out on a solo tour, and when we might get his autobiography. Cosmo Fighter comes out on November 13th on BraveWords Records.
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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!