Jon Phillip
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Jon Phillip is an American musician, record label CEO, and whiskey connoisseur. He is perhaps best known as the drummer for the now-defunct California-based twangy rock band Limbeck
. He has also played in Drive-Thru Records
' power-pop band The Benjamins
, Shaft, Trapper Schoepp's Ragtag Band of Misfits, and legendary Ozaukee County punk pioneers Tralfez.
He currently lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
, where he recently co-founded and runs Good Land Records, a vinyl-only label.
Limbeck
Limbeck was an alternative country band, with pop-punk roots, hailing from Orange County, California.-Background:Originating in Laguna Niguel, California, Limbeck featured Robb MacLean on lead vocals and guitar, Patrick Carrie guitar and backing vocals, Justin Entsminger on bass, and Jon Phillip,...
. He has also played in Drive-Thru Records
Drive-Thru Records
Drive-Thru Records, established in 1996, was a California-based record label owned by siblings Richard and Stefanie Reines. It has produced various pop punk bands, many with a distinct SoCal sound....
' power-pop band The Benjamins
The Benjamins
The Benjamins were a Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based pop punk/rock band that were together from 1998 to 2001.-History:The Benjamins began with the lineup of brothers Jay Stys and Chris Stys , guitarist Dan Hinz, and bassist Ron Forchette)...
, Shaft, Trapper Schoepp's Ragtag Band of Misfits, and legendary Ozaukee County punk pioneers Tralfez.
He currently lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
, where he recently co-founded and runs Good Land Records, a vinyl-only label.
Discography
- The BenjaminsThe BenjaminsThe Benjamins were a Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based pop punk/rock band that were together from 1998 to 2001.-History:The Benjamins began with the lineup of brothers Jay Stys and Chris Stys , guitarist Dan Hinz, and bassist Ron Forchette)...
• The Art of DisappointmentThe Art of DisappointmentTom Semioli of Allmusic exclaims that "The Benjamins shamelessly display all things great and endlessly endearing about power pop" with nods to The Cars in "Sophia on the Stereo" and Cheap Trick with "Couch"...
(Drive-Thru RecordsDrive-Thru RecordsDrive-Thru Records, established in 1996, was a California-based record label owned by siblings Richard and Stefanie Reines. It has produced various pop punk bands, many with a distinct SoCal sound....
, 2001) - LimbeckLimbeckLimbeck was an alternative country band, with pop-punk roots, hailing from Orange County, California.-Background:Originating in Laguna Niguel, California, Limbeck featured Robb MacLean on lead vocals and guitar, Patrick Carrie guitar and backing vocals, Justin Entsminger on bass, and Jon Phillip,...
• Hey, Everything's Fine. 2003 - Obsoletes • Is This Progress? (1-4-5 Records, 2004)
- Nob Dylan and His Nobsoletes • 12 Positively Stiff Dylans (Alternative Tentacles Records, 2005)
- Limbeck • LimbeckLimbeck (album)Limbeck is the fourth album by Doghouse Records recording artist Limbeck. It was released April 10, 2007. The cover art was created by Jesse LeDoux...
(2007) - Ben WeaselBen WeaselBen Weasel is a punk rock musician, best known as the lead singer and guitarist of bands Screeching Weasel and The Riverdales...
• The Brain That Wouldn't Die (2009)