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.
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..
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...
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 !
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 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. 🤘🤘🤘😎😎😎🎸🎸🎸
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.
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.🤘🏻🔥🎸
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 !
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 🎸🎸🎸!!
phil X still got it!! he is! the man! so full of that good...good!! (rock 'n roll) energy!! bon jovi must realize what an amazing guitarist they have in their band,,and music good use of his talents.
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).
Unreal .. Van Halen fans know .. this is the guy to do the king with respect an honor ! Any kind of tribute he should be first on list Somebody call Alex and Mike !
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!
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 ?
I’m just stupefied by how great Phil X is! Are there a bunch of people walking around who can do what he’s doing here? The answer is “no, there are not!”
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 .
Every time I see Phil X ,he brings it. Full throttle 🔥🏆
Wow. Singing and playing this song at the same time. Excellent.
Love Phil X. He's so much fun and he can play his Yaya off.
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!!!!!
Phil X in the house, baby!!!
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..
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
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 CZcams. *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...
Phil is definitely my current favorite rock god... Rock on Phil... I got ur back...
That is what you call a TRUE Van Halen disciple!!!
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.
PhilX is the man!!!
Phil you're a killer. Thanks for This masterpiece. God bless you 👑🙏
Phil X is on of a kind! So talented and a nice guy too!
Awesome cover, playing like that with vocals! Brilliant 👌👏
Phil freaking Rocks!
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.
Fans keep crying for a reunion but guys like Phil X are keeping VH alive now!!
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 !
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.
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.
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. 🤘🤘🤘😎😎😎🎸🎸🎸
Would love to see Phil guest for a few dates with the upcoming Best of all Worlds tour. Phil is such a awesome dude!
Nobody plays with more passion than Phil X. Matt is on fire too !!
Brilliance in simplicity. I miss this music..I wish there was a band out there playing originals that evoke this era.
The new Cirith Ungol fucking rips like no tomorrow. The latest Hellripper is pretty good too.
The talent and skill. Hard enough to play these parts on lead alone...let alone while SINGING! lol Phil is such a beast
Great attitude, talent n fun,,Mr X u represent the mighty 70s Van Halen well
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
Best VH I've seen in a while. Phil X nails the nuances of Eddie's playing and has his firey intensity.
Those harmonics. One of my favourites from EVH for sure. Heavy metal
This dude is on fire, he's awesome !!
Phil X is in full beast mode on this one. Rippin' chewy tone too. King Edward would be proud.
Brown Sound 😀👍
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.
Love Phil X!!
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.
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.
Phil X just plain rocks!
He is the best, he has certainly earned it, he is the REAL DEAL!!!!
Phil is the guy! And it's contagious!
Only the very brave would take this on.... this is fantastic!
That Tone is Killer,good singer also,GO PHIL X!
Yeah Phil!!!!🔥🔥🔥🤘🏻
Phil always kicks ass.
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!!!
Making us Canadians proud.Phil X is a beast.Full f$%kin' throttle rocker.
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 !
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 🎸🎸🎸!!
Awesome cover. EVH would definitely approve, and appreciate it.
phil X still got it!! he is! the man! so full of that good...good!! (rock 'n roll) energy!!
bon jovi must realize what an amazing guitarist they have in their band,,and music good use of his talents.
Looked like Phil said "Hey you know On Fire" and Matthew said "starts like..." and went for it. Awesome.
Grabs the "1" and keeps the pressure on the whole time, superb!
A force to be reconed with! My first time hearing about this guy! Wow he's killer!
I didn't see him struggle through ANY of that !! GREAT F'N JOB DUDE !! YEA
Nailed it - vocals - rhythm and the lead - just perfect. 🫶🏼🤟🏼🎸
What an insane song to perform while singing and playing 😮
What a talent Phil X is!
Love you Phil
phil x is my hero
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).
It's common for you to stretch the phone cable from the kitchen to the bathroom while taking a shit? That's disgusting.
La verdad que con phil x siempre se escucha tecnica y fuerza pura!
Mega talented/skilled human being right there….
One of the last true rock stars!!! Good to see him show up and show this youngest generation how to rip it!
Awesome to see this! X!
His Vibrato is so so good!
Phil X is the man....!
Unreal .. Van Halen fans know .. this is the guy to do the king with respect an honor ! Any kind of tribute he should be first on list Somebody call Alex and Mike !
wow，rock n roll relics
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!
Has that drummer ever played this song ever before? Phil is incredible. He’s got EVH’s swing.
The best make playing like that look sooooooooo easy. Pure genius 🔥🤟
Phenomenal job!!!!! Eddie would be proud!!!
What a bad ass cover!!! Phil is the Man!!!!!!!
Dang Mr X! Tone, chops, passion, vocals over that tune Zubba Zubba man! 😊
YOU GO PHIL BABY!!
Phil X is "On fire" with that guitar playing 👍👊
An example of why Rock-n-Roll will Never die! PhilXrule…
Bringing back the curly cord . And I’m here for it. 🤘🎸🔥
Phil X always brings the heat...
Phil X Amazing
If I could go back in time, it would be to experience this era once again. Truly the Golden Age of Rock.
Kicking ass! And raw too! No harmonizer or autotune. Just pure rocking, drinking, fighting & Show Me Your Ta-Ta's, kick ass song!
✌️
In addition to being a very gifted guitarist, Phil X has got a great voice.
That was great.
🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻PhilX IS THE MAN!!!
Phil is a fuggn beast. Great player and singer and he’s “got the fire” that is necessary to be a great musician.
There is NOTHING more rock than Phil X.
Great cover. Phil can jam!!!!!!!!
Killer Song. Killer rendition. Singing as well. 🔥🎸👊
WOW!!!!❤
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 ?
That takes talent to sing and play that simultaneously.
PHIL RULES !!!
Phil is Van Halen, Hagar, Roth, Bon Jovi, and Blackmore, all in one. He’s on FIRE!🔥
Damn!! Doing the vocals and the guitar. Even VH needed two ppl for that! Awesome!!
❤ Phil X
I’m just stupefied by how great Phil X is! Are there a bunch of people walking around who can do what he’s doing here? The answer is “no, there are not!”
Phil is the embodiment of pasion! Hell yeah! 👍👏❤️
Damn! This guy never ceases to amaze me!!!! 😵