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Post by jono1uk on May 25, 2018 8:57:58 GMT
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Post by Michael Messer on May 25, 2018 10:10:15 GMT
 Phil Emmanuel performing at Blues on Broadbeach earlier this year. Picture: Jerad Williams. GUITAR legend Phil Emmanuel has died suddenly after suffering an asthma attack in Parkes, New South Wales overnight. Phil, 65, was reportedly staying with his brother Darcy at the time and had several shows, including a performance at the Cootamundra Hotel, booked this weekend. “On behalf of the family, it is with great sadness that I announce the passing of our much loved brother, Philip Ernest Emmanuel,” Darcy told Fairfax. “We are all devastated.” Phil was also the brother of another Australia star guitarist, Tommy Emmanuel, who is understood to be touring in London at the moment. Their sister Virginia Grace, died just weeks ago, aged 69, on April 14. Phil and Tommy played together as the Emmanuel Brothers — as well as individually — and graced stages all over the world alongside other music greats including Slim Dusty, Chet Atkins, Duanne Eddy, America, Hank B Marvin, John Farnham, Jimmy Barnes, Ian Moss, INXS, Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson. He has been described as “Australia’s greatest electric guitar player”.  Phil is survived by his wife Amanda and his children Jessie Maree, Jamie Lee, Georgia Dee and Marshall Travis. The guitarist had been working as a professional musician since he was nine years old. He started in the family band: “The Emmanuel Quartet”, which also went by the names to “The Midget Surfaries” and “The Trailblazers”. Phil played lead and Tommy played rhythm guitar, along with their brother Chris on drums and their sister Virginia on slide guitar, according to his official website. The Emmanuel siblings earned the family’s sole income for several years in the 1960s. It was invaluable experience that was to set the stage for what went on to be an extraordinary career.  RIP Phil Emmanuel --------------------------------------------------------------- My condolences to Tommy and all of the Emmanuel family. Shine On Michael |
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Post by thebluesbear( al) on Jun 3, 2018 20:57:05 GMT
Hi everyone
This is indeed a huge loss , i saw Phil play on many occasions when i lived in Australia he was brilliant no doubt at all. my deepest sympathy to his wife and family .
al
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