Shawn Phillips Net Worth

Shawn Phillips Net Worth is
$1.9 Million

Shawn Phillips Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018

Shawn Phillips (born February 3, 1943, Fort Worth, Texas, USA) is a folk-rock musician, primarily influential in the 1960s and 1970s.Phillips has recorded twenty albums and worked with musicians including Donovan, Paul Buckmaster, J. Peter Robinson, Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Bernie Taupin, and many others. The Texas-born singer-songwriter was described as "The best kept secret in the music business" by the late rock impresario Bill Graham.

Date Of BirthFebruary 3, 1943
Place Of BirthFort Worth, Texas, USA
ProfessionMusic Department, Composer, Soundtrack
Star SignAquarius
#Fact
1Roomed with Donovan and Paul Simon while living in London.
2Gave Joni Mitchell her first guitar lessons.
3Sang back-up on The Beatles' album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" on the song "Lovely Rita Meter Maid"
4Gave George Harrison his first sitar lesson.
5Eric Clapton played guitar on Phillips' most critically acclaimed album, "Second Contribution."
6Studied sitar under Ravi Shankar.
7Has homes in London, England and Positano, Italy.
8Toured in 1972 with the band Yes as the opening. He was kicked off mid-way through the tour because he got better audience reactions.
9Played in New York City clubs with Bill Cosby for 2 years.
10Went to the same high school as John Denver.
11Had a relationship with Cass Elliot of The Mamas & The Papas.
12Has released 15 albums and 3 compilation albums, selling nearly 10 million records.
13Is a registered Emergency Medical Technician, Marine Firefighter Rescuer and firefighter for the city of Houston, Texas.
14Practices yoga and can hold a note for 45 seconds.
15Has a vocal range of over 4 octaves.
16Has composed classical symphonies and 2 ballets, despite being unable to read musical notation.
17Performed at the "Isle of Wight" concert, considered the "Woodstock of Europe."
18Chosen as the original lead role in the Broadway play "Jesus Christ Superstar."
19Has also written fairy tales and film soundtracks.
20Considered by many to be one of the greatest exponents of 12-string guitar technique.
21Collaborated extensively on his records with renowned composer/arranger/pianist Peter Robinson.

Music Department

TitleYearStatusCharacter
World in Action1968-1996TV Series documentary composer - 775 episodes
Run with the Wind1966composer: songs / music performer: songs

Composer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Abuse1983as Shawn Philips
Una macchia rosa1970as Shawn Philips
Cain's Film1969Documentary short as Shawn Philips
Come l'amore1968

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Midnight SpecialTV Series performer - 1 episode, 1973 writer - 1 episode, 1973
Lost Horizon1973performer: "LOST HORIZON"

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Future Kick1991Two-1
Run with the Wind1966Paul Walton

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Midnight Special1973TV SeriesHimself
In Concert1973TV SeriesHimself
Cain's Film1969Documentary shortHimself (as Shawn Philips)
Rainbow Quest1965TV SeriesHimself

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Legends of Country Blues Guitar1994VideoHimself (uncredited)

Known for movies

Source
IMDB Wikipedia

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