Ricky Phillips (Styx) Interview - The Prog Report

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Ricky Phillips (Styx) Interview - The Prog Report

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Jan 25, 2016

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Ricky Phillips, bassist for Styx, talks about his time in the band since joining in 2003, touring, possible new Styx album, and looks back on his long career including time with The Babys and Bad English.

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Jan 25, 2016

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Ricky Phillips (Styx) Interview - The Prog Report

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