Agreed . Any Torontonian whos into rock and metal would be very familiar with Phil X back from the early 1980s on . Hes played on so many different bands albums but most would know him from being in Triumph and Bon Jovi .
I'll never forget Paul Gilbet saying that the left hand is the steering wheel and the right hand is the gas pedal, and early Eddie Van Halen, his right hand was always full-throttle.
Love Phil! Used to watch him as a young guy playing at his father’s restaurant every Sunday night in Mississauga years ago. He’s a super nice guy. ✌️❤️🇨🇦
That's great to hear. It's always good to hear when you have some freaking musicalbad a** like that, and they don't let it get to their head. They decided to be cool and chill and treat everybody good. Those are the people we all look up to period apparently this phil x kicks some serious ass He just got himself a new fan.
@@roknrone Does he teach like guitar lessons online or something? I don't know that much about him but I got to admit I'm pretty mind blown very impressed. I've heard he's a great guy too.
@@Yarrg hey there, I don't believe so. I think he's pretty busy. Don't quote me on this, but I think he's the guy that replaced Richie Sambora 🤔 besides touring with Bon Jovi and his solo project (Phil-x and the drills) he's a very active guitar player. Check out his videos from his solo stuff. Seriously talented dude..have you seen the "hired guns" documentary? If not, it's a must see! Changes the way you look at studio musicians and a look into their personal lives..have to watch all the bonus materials on the DVD too...keep on Rok'n...
There are only a couple of players on this planet that make me SMILE when I watch them play. Phil X is one of them. Phil has ton's of energy and always looks like he's have the best time of his life which translates into his playing and makes me smile with him whenever I watch him play..
Dude, I just found this guy fill x. This guy freaking blows the roof off the place. Man, I'm gonna have to check out more of this. Those are some seriously freaking bad a** shreds there, Phil, and I love that voice. You're nailing it, brother.
This was the Van Halen style I always want to remember. I remember hearing Van Halen I for the 1st time on a factory 8-Track Player in an AMC 390 Ambassador. This 390 AMC Ambassador needed a cigarette after hearing Van Halen for the 1st time.
This is THE only man that comes close to the nailing the swing thing ! Makes me appreciate EVH even more, how many decades have we had to practice? Phil got it !
Nah, Vai wouldn’t be a good fit for that. Satch is doing great. Plus, I don’t think most people know who Phil is. And I don’t know if he’s really into the Van Halen thing.
@@jamesragsdale8202 Yeah, that was gnarly! 1986, I was 16 years old. I got backstage passes and got to hang out with the guys, and a bunch of other bands, too. But I really can’t remember many other songs they played. Still doesn’t seem like a good fit me. I like what Satch is doing so far.🤘🏻🔥🎸
Phil is an absolute beast. I’ve been watching him since I saw him on Fretted Americana back around 2007. To play guitar on this song is hard enough, to sing it and play it is unbelievable. 🤘🤘🤘😎😎😎🎸🎸🎸
That orange cable on his guitar looks just like the one on the phone my mom had back in the late seventies. Thought it was the best thing ever, I could stretch the phone over 10 feet into the bathroom just off the kitchen and take a dump while talking on the phone (which is common practice nowadays).
Well phil…. If you read any of these posts, all i can say if that i just came off a hard electrical wiring job in my soon to be home studio and was pissed as ever … I finally got a bunch of junction boxes wired and literally walked out of the room, got a smoke and a drink and wired up to You Tube and the first thing that cam on was one of my favorites from VH1 and it made my whole night! I’m 58 and was a punk kid when this came our stealing the the record from my older sister and hearing the mighty EVH i was of course a fan for life…. I follow you and give props to your playing abilities, and most of all your enthusiasm for guitar and music……. Your infectious personality is so much like Sammy Hagars who is another of my favorites is uncanny the resemblance between the two of you…. Keep Rocking and thanks for all your Dedication to Rock and the Guitar 🎸🎸🎸!!
mad respect for anyone who can play with the spirit and clean technique of my hero, Ed VH...then Phil X takes it 3 levels beyond by singing and playing lead fills at the same time.
This is just unbelievable really. Imagine playing guitar and singing this song at the same time live and doing it perfectly like this!!! I'm a singer and I plunk on a guitar and this is just mind blowing stuff. WOW WOW WOW MAN INDEED!!!
Phil X is like the coolest person on earth. His energy is amazing and it is hard to believe he is going to turn 58 yrs old next month. Long Live Phil X !
What's not to love, smashed it dude as you would, love to see Rick Beato interview both your good self and Nuno at the same time, that would be epic...... Rick ?
Drummer has that Alex feel ! Damn Phil x you got that Eddie right hand down baby ! He’s a true fan from the heart you can tell Excellent cover ! Nuno and Phil x for any kind of tribute
Phil knows how to put everything into a performance, just like King Edward! Excellent tone and commitment to the song. I agree with other posters that Phil should appear on the tribute tour with Satriani as a very special guest!
Holy crap, can you imagine singing on top of playing that song? Serious talent and passion. Phil X rules.
Хотя к музыке никакого отношения не имеет...)
@@prigorleplan4061It most certainly has everything to do with it. A singer is a musician. They make music with their voice.🎤🎶🎵
Wow
First thing I noticed. I’d be all over the place.
@@prigorleplan4061You either don't play or your foray into music failed, hey Bitter Boy? 😭🤬
Awesome performer. Has the look and chops and embodies the passion that is hard rock guitar. Love this guy.
LOL
lol, doesn’t know who Phil X is
@The_Cyberz i do you noobs, that's the point of my comment. Go back to playing videogames and leave the rockin' to the adults...
@@Polentaccio Alright gramps
Agreed . Any Torontonian whos into rock and metal would be very familiar with Phil X back from the early 1980s on . Hes played on so many different bands albums but most would know him from being in Triumph and Bon Jovi .
That is what you call a TRUE Van Halen disciple!!!
I have never seen Eddie play a guitar like that… no Floyd Eddie didn’t play shit as wild as Phil
That man is 57 years young! Un-be-lieve-a-ble! 😳
It’s like old man strength 😁
Them old man chops can put you in a late 70’s early 80’s guitar chokehold also 😂
57 isn't old
58 ... March 10 1966/ 2024 PEOPLE
Wow. Singing and playing this song at the same time. Excellent.
Every time I see Phil X ,he brings it. Full throttle 🔥🏆
Phil X is a powerhouse. He absolutely nailed the spirit and intensity of Eddie's playing 🙌👌
I'll never forget Paul Gilbet saying that the left hand is the steering wheel and the right hand is the gas pedal, and early Eddie Van Halen, his right hand was always full-throttle.
Sure as hell did!!!! WOW!!!!!
Love Phil X. He's so much fun and he can play his Yaya off.
Phil X in the house, baby!!!
Love Phil! Used to watch him as a young guy playing at his father’s restaurant every Sunday night in Mississauga years ago. He’s a super nice guy. ✌️❤️🇨🇦
That's great to hear. It's always good to hear when you have some freaking musicalbad a** like that, and they don't let it get to their head. They decided to be cool and chill and treat everybody good. Those are the people we all look up to period apparently this phil x kicks some serious ass He just got himself a new fan.
@@YarrgPossibly of interest: 'The No Asshole Rule' is a great audio-/book, and Phil X's Rick Beato interview & gear reviews are on TH-cam. *tips hat*
That would have been awesome! I've only came across him, since the "hired guns" DVD that I have and been watching him grow musically!!!😮
@@roknrone Does he teach like guitar lessons online or something? I don't know that much about him but I got to admit I'm pretty mind blown very impressed. I've heard he's a great guy too.
@@Yarrg hey there, I don't believe so. I think he's pretty busy. Don't quote me on this, but I think he's the guy that replaced Richie Sambora 🤔 besides touring with Bon Jovi and his solo project (Phil-x and the drills) he's a very active guitar player. Check out his videos from his solo stuff. Seriously talented dude..have you seen the "hired guns" documentary? If not, it's a must see! Changes the way you look at studio musicians and a look into their personal lives..have to watch all the bonus materials on the DVD too...keep on Rok'n...
There are only a couple of players on this planet that make me SMILE when I watch them play. Phil X is one of them. Phil has ton's of energy and always looks like he's have the best time of his life which translates into his playing and makes me smile with him whenever I watch him play..
Well said! Same here- he's just a joy to watch play.
Phil is definitely my current favorite rock god... Rock on Phil... I got ur back...
Awesome! Reminds us how amazing Van Halen was. It must have been great to witness the performance live! Great job Phil X. Amazing Van Halen tune!
He plays the rhythm parts with such ferocity. That's the hardest part. Rocker to the bone.
he's tight. no slop.
Fans keep crying for a reunion but guys like Phil X are keeping VH alive now!!
Phil X is on of a kind! So talented and a nice guy too!
Awesome cover, playing like that with vocals! Brilliant 👌👏
Phenomenal job!!!!! Eddie would be proud!!!
PhilX is the man!!!
Give that man a whammy bar !! Great job as always. Love that he hangs the VH flag at all times
No whammy on that song.
Best VH I've seen in a while. Phil X nails the nuances of Eddie's playing and has his firey intensity.
Dude, I just found this guy fill x. This guy freaking blows the roof off the place. Man, I'm gonna have to check out more of this. Those are some seriously freaking bad a** shreds there, Phil, and I love that voice. You're nailing it, brother.
Got to check out “wish my beer was as cold as your heart” - the guy is phenomenal, so talented, funny, and so much energy it’s totally contagious
This guy never disappoints......wonder if he'll be like this in his 70s.....with long grey hair and a pacemaker.....
His 70’s aren’t that far away. He’s already nearly 60!😎😂
@@tz7813 Just like Nuno....
58...PEOPLE Still a Kidd😂😂
He will.
This was the Van Halen style I always want to remember. I remember hearing Van Halen I for the 1st time on a factory 8-Track Player in an AMC 390 Ambassador. This 390 AMC Ambassador needed a cigarette after hearing Van Halen for the 1st time.
Phil you're a killer. Thanks for This masterpiece. God bless you 👑🙏
Would love to see Phil guest for a few dates with the upcoming Best of all Worlds tour. Phil is such a awesome dude!
This is THE only man that comes close to the nailing the swing thing ! Makes me appreciate EVH even more, how many decades have we had to practice? Phil got it !
Brilliance in simplicity. I miss this music..I wish there was a band out there playing originals that evoke this era.
Nobody plays with more passion than Phil X. Matt is on fire too !!
Great attitude, talent n fun,,Mr X u represent the mighty 70s Van Halen well
Awesome....if I had one song and one song only to ever listen to again, it would be On Fire. Such a badass tune. Great job boys!!!
The talent and skill. Hard enough to play these parts on lead alone...let alone while SINGING! lol Phil is such a beast
Phil is such a talented musician
Phil freaking Rocks!
Wow, it's Dave Lee Van Halen! Got to love Phil X.
Love Phil X!!
Phil is a machine.
Those harmonics. One of my favourites from EVH for sure. Heavy metal
This dude is on fire, he's awesome !!
If you haven’t seen it check out Phil X at the Pensado awards. He does a medley that rips and the people are loving it too. Great video!✌️🤘
How is he not doing the gig with Sammy and Mikey. Unreal!!! with all due respect to Joe Satriani disguise got it nailed.
Totally agree. Vai would've even been a more logical choice.
Nah, Vai wouldn’t be a good fit for that. Satch is doing great. Plus, I don’t think most people know who Phil is.
And I don’t know if he’s really into the Van Halen thing.
@@heyjarrod on DLR's first solo tour half the setlist was VH songs (8 of them). I saw Vai do them all justice.
@@jamesragsdale8202 Yeah, that was gnarly! 1986, I was 16 years old. I got backstage passes and got to hang out with the guys, and a bunch of other bands, too. But I really can’t remember many other songs they played.
Still doesn’t seem like a good fit me. I like what Satch is doing so far.🤘🏻🔥🎸
@@heyjarrod Satch is a God. 1986 Detroit bootleg full concert is on YT.
Phil X is in full beast mode on this one. Rippin' chewy tone too. King Edward would be proud.
Brown Sound 😀👍
Awesome cover. EVH would definitely approve, and appreciate it.
Absolutely brilliant, Guitar and vocal with drum tuition at the same time but kept it fun and sounding great. Well done both.
Great thank you Sir
Yes great job awesome guitarist.
Phil is an absolute beast. I’ve been watching him since I saw him on Fretted Americana back around 2007. To play guitar on this song is hard enough, to sing it and play it is unbelievable. 🤘🤘🤘😎😎😎🎸🎸🎸
Only the very brave would take this on.... this is fantastic!
Dang Mr X! Tone, chops, passion, vocals over that tune Zubba Zubba man! 😊
IDK who this Phil X dude is, but am seriously impressed by this video. Amazing talent!
Man I miss going to the namm show. Theres incredible shit like this going on around every corner. 3 days of walking around with my jaw on the floor
I love how he MANHANDLES that guitar like a ragdoll !!!
Nailed it - vocals - rhythm and the lead - just perfect. 🫶🏼🤟🏼🎸
That orange cable on his guitar looks just like the one on the phone my mom had back in the late seventies. Thought it was the best thing ever, I could stretch the phone over 10 feet into the bathroom just off the kitchen and take a dump while talking on the phone (which is common practice nowadays).
Light work for our hero...ty Phil X
Phil's such a badass, he doesn't need a whammy...lol. Keep tearing it upppppppppp. 😮
The fact that Phil can sing and play this at the same time is next level. Phil is a true bad ass on many levels. 🤘🏻
Well phil…. If you read any of these posts, all i can say if that i just came off a hard electrical wiring job in my soon to be home studio and was pissed as ever … I finally got a bunch of junction boxes wired and literally walked out of the room, got a smoke and a drink and wired up to You Tube and the first thing that cam on was one of my favorites from VH1 and it made my whole night! I’m 58 and was a punk kid when this came our stealing the the record from my older sister and hearing the mighty EVH i was of course a fan for life…. I follow you and give props to your playing abilities, and most of all your enthusiasm for guitar and music……. Your infectious personality is so much like Sammy Hagars who is another of my favorites is uncanny the resemblance between the two of you…. Keep Rocking and thanks for all your Dedication to Rock and the Guitar 🎸🎸🎸!!
mad respect for anyone who can play with the spirit and clean technique of my hero, Ed VH...then Phil X takes it 3 levels beyond by singing and playing lead fills at the same time.
This is just unbelievable really. Imagine playing guitar and singing this song at the same time live and doing it perfectly like this!!! I'm a singer and I plunk on a guitar and this is just mind blowing stuff. WOW WOW WOW MAN INDEED!!!
Hard song to play.he plays that with perfection! Sings it great too!✌
I didn't see him struggle through ANY of that !! GREAT F'N JOB DUDE !! YEA
What an insane song to perform while singing and playing 😮
What a talent Phil X is!
Unbelievable cover , vocals and guitar on this one. He’s the real deal.
Killer Song. Killer rendition. Singing as well. 🔥🎸👊
Phil is the guy! And it's contagious!
That Tone is Killer,good singer also,GO PHIL X!
Kicking ass! And raw too! No harmonizer or autotune. Just pure rocking, drinking, fighting & Show Me Your Ta-Ta's, kick ass song!
✌️
What a pick me up. Made my day.
The world needs more Phil X!
Phil X ALWAYS delivers
The best make playing like that look sooooooooo easy. Pure genius 🔥🤟
La verdad que con phil x siempre se escucha tecnica y fuerza pura!
Freaking awesome!!! Thank you Phil X and band members!!!
Phil X is like the coolest person on earth. His energy is amazing and it is hard to believe he is going to turn 58 yrs old next month. Long Live Phil X !
Phil always kicks ass.
Beyond excellent 👍
Mega talented/skilled human being right there….
Best cover of this great song that I've ever heard. Keep it comin!!
That was pretty friggin awesome !!!
Phil’s passion for playing is remarkable! Truly inspiring. Keep rocking 🤘
What's not to love, smashed it dude as you would, love to see Rick Beato interview both your good self and Nuno at the same time, that would be epic...... Rick ?
Brilliant! ❤
Singing it too!!!! Ballsy...and he was killing it!! Kudos.
I will always love phil
Yeah Phil!!!!🔥🔥🔥🤘🏻
Phil is the embodiment of pasion! Hell yeah! 👍👏❤️
Awesome Phil. You're a true guitar rock God.
Who is on fire - Phil X is ! nails the swagger and vibe of the original.
Drummer has that Alex feel ! Damn Phil x you got that Eddie right hand down baby ! He’s a true fan from the heart you can tell Excellent cover ! Nuno and Phil x for any kind of tribute
An Incredible Rendition! Thanks For Sharing!!
Phil knows how to put everything into a performance, just like King Edward! Excellent tone and commitment to the song. I agree with other posters that Phil should appear on the tribute tour with Satriani as a very special guest!
If I could go back in time, it would be to experience this era once again. Truly the Golden Age of Rock.
Did not expect him to also sing it. Thanks for posting.
wow，rock n roll relics
That was most excellent!!
You ROCK 🎸🎶 Great VH Songs
Excellent Phil!!!
Pete Woodroffe Music UK
Phil X is a .MONSTER player indeed, and one he'll of a vocalist as well.
Pretty friggin awesome! Thanks for puttin this up!!
Awesome Phil!! You and your boys killed it. Rock on!!🤘🤘🤘