A man who truly loved and lived his life. A sad loss.

Bummer - man was a legend - although never seen as many fights as after his show in Weipa! Certainly got folks fired up.

I remember almost 30 years ago watching Phil and his brother Tommy doing a set playing the one guitar together at The Venue, Dee Why. Mind blowing stuff.

Sad news indeed, a great loss of a great guitarist and person. Long time ago I used to see the Emmanuel Brothers Band at the Three Weeds Hotel or the Bridge Hotel in Rozelle. Those were memorable events. RIP Phil.

Bugger, saw Phil do a great show up in Cairns at Johnno's Blues Bar.
RIP

so sad, only the good die young

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Harrow said..
I remember almost 30 years ago watching Phil and his brother Tommy doing a set playing the one guitar together at The Venue, Dee Why. Mind blowing stuff.

You reminded me of when they were both in Goldrush, and performed at the Harbord Diggers a few times in the late 70s when Donnie Sutherland was the host every Sunday night.

Phil on guitar, Tommy on drums, and they would double up on guitars.

Great memories.