Phil X & the Drills

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Phil X of the Drills wails into the mic as he performs with his SG-alike Gibson prototype signature guitar.

Phil X on his upcoming Gibson signature, lead discipline – and how to prepare for shows in the YouTube age

By Mark McStea published

Canadian guitar hero Phil X, known worldwide for his fleet-fingered playing in Bon Jovi, takes us through the making of his side band’s new album

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Guitarist Phil X (L) and frontman Jon Bon Jovi of Bon Jovi perform during a stop of the band's This House is Not for Sale Tour at T-Mobile Arena on March 17, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada

How Phil X warms up to nail Bon Jovi's biggest songs on stage

By Janelle Borg published

As Bon Jovi’s lead guitarist, Phil X knows that, in the age of social media, every anthemic solo has to be perfect

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Phil X: "Livin’ on a Prayer is one of best rock songs ever. I still get goosebumps after playing it hundreds of times!"

By James Wood published

The Bon Jovi man discusses touring with one of the world's biggest rock bands, his recent Gibson endorsement and The Drills' new single, Right on the Money

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