Robert Phillips

American guitarist with major albums

Robert Phillips - American guitarist with major albums
Born

July 26th, 1953
71 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Guitarist rose to prominence in the late 20th century, contributing to various musical genres. Released several albums showcasing technical proficiency and creativity. Collaborated with numerous artists and performed in a series of live shows that garnered attention in the music community.

Released influential albums during the 1980s

Collaborated with notable artists

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