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With Ozzy Osbourne, he played on the 1986 album ''[[The Ultimate Sin]]'' and co-wrote the hit single "[[Shot in the Dark (Ozzy Osbourne song)|Shot in the Dark]]".<ref>{{cite web|title=Phil Soussan Interview|date= 3 October 2008|url= http://musiclegends.ca/interviews/phil-soussan-interview/|publisher=Music Legends|access-date=3 July 2013}}</ref>
With Ozzy Osbourne, he played on the 1986 album ''[[The Ultimate Sin]]'' and co-wrote the hit single "[[Shot in the Dark (Ozzy Osbourne song)|Shot in the Dark]]".<ref>{{cite web|title=Phil Soussan Interview|date= 3 October 2008|url= http://musiclegends.ca/interviews/phil-soussan-interview/|publisher=Music Legends|access-date=3 July 2013}}</ref>


Soussan initially played with Vince Neil in the fictional band Black Plague, the band formed for the movie [[The Adventures of Ford Fairlane]] with [[Andrew Dice Clay]] subsequently being asked to write songs, put together a band and ultimately record songs for what would become the new Vince Neil Band. These songs became the basis of the band's first official album ''[[Exposed (Vince Neil album)|Exposed]]'' released in 1993.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Release group "Exposed" by Vince Neil – MusicBrainz |url=https://musicbrainz.org/release-group/bb2e8c5d-50b8-448d-85f2-baaa202cce45 |access-date=11 September 2023 |website=musicbrainz.org}}</ref>
Soussan initially played with Vince Neil in the fictional band Black Plague, the band formed for the movie [[The Adventures of Ford Fairlane]] with [[Andrew Dice Clay]] subsequently being asked to write songs, put together a band and ultimately record songs for what would become the new Vince Neil Band.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=The Adventures of Ford Fairlane |url=https://www.tvguide.com/movies/the-adventures-of-ford-fairlane/cast/2030011311/ |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=TVGuide.com |language=en}}</ref> These songs became the basis of the band's first official album ''[[Exposed (Vince Neil album)|Exposed]]'' released in 1993.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Release group "Exposed" by Vince Neil – MusicBrainz |url=https://musicbrainz.org/release-group/bb2e8c5d-50b8-448d-85f2-baaa202cce45 |access-date=11 September 2023 |website=musicbrainz.org}}</ref>


As a songwriter he has contributed to all of the bands that he has been with, most notably writing ''[[Exposed (Vince Neil album)|Exposed]]'', the first solo album for [[Vince Neil]], the ''Luke'' album for [[Steve Lukather]] and "[[After You're Gone]]" the opening track to ''[[Mindfields]]'' the album from [[Toto (band)|Toto]].
As a songwriter he has contributed to all of the bands that he has been with, most notably writing ''[[Exposed (Vince Neil album)|Exposed]]'', the first solo album for [[Vince Neil]],<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2019-02-20 |title=PHIL SOUSSAN Says STEVE STEVENS Turned Out To Be 'A Bit Of A Snake In The Grass' During Making Of VINCE NEIL's 'Exposed' Album |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/phil-soussan-says-steve-stevens-turned-out-to-be-a-bit-of-a-snake-in-the-grass-during-making-of-vince-neils-exposed-album/ |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}}</ref> the ''[[Luke (album)|Luke]]'' album for [[Steve Lukather]]<ref>{{cite AV media notes |title=Luke |year=1997 |type=booklet |publisher=[[Columbia Records|Columbia]]}}</ref> and "After You're Gone" the opening track to ''[[Mindfields]]'' the album from [[Toto (band)|Toto]].<ref>{{cite AV media notes |title=Mindfields |year=1999 |type=booklet |publisher=[[Legacy Recordings|Legacy]]}}</ref>


As a producer and mixer and has worked on many projects including some by [[Dokken]] (the "Live from the Sun" CD and surround sound DVD) and various [[Toto (band)|Toto]] tracks and recordings.
As a producer and mixer and has worked on many projects including some by [[Dokken]] (the "[[Live from the Sun]]" CD and surround sound DVD) and various [[Toto (band)|Toto]] tracks and recordings.


In 2006, he released his highly acclaimed debut solo album entitled ''Vibrate'' featuring him singing and playing guitar and bass on original material<ref>{{Cite web |title=Discography – Phil Soussan |url=https://philsoussan.com/discography/ |access-date=11 September 2023 |language=en-US}}</ref> following it up in 2011 with his second solo album; "No Protection" Both albums feature songs that have been included in several feature films.
In 2006, he released his highly acclaimed debut solo album entitled ''Vibrate'' featuring him singing and playing guitar and bass on original material<ref>{{Cite web |title=Discography – Phil Soussan |url=https://philsoussan.com/discography/ |access-date=11 September 2023 |language=en-US}}</ref> following it up in 2011 with his second solo album; ''No Protection'' Both albums feature songs that have been included in several feature films.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 2011 |title=Interview with PHIL SOUSSAN |url=https://dmme.net/interviews/soussan2 |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=DMME.net |language=en-US}}</ref>
[[File:Phil_Soussan.png|alt=Phil_Soussan|thumb|Soussan with Big Noise in Iraq, 2008.]]
[[File:Phil_Soussan.png|alt=Phil_Soussan|thumb|Soussan with Big Noise in Iraq, 2008.]]
He was a member of the supergroup "Big Noize" featuring alongside singer [[Joe Lynn Turner]], guitarist [[Carlos Cavazo]], and drummer [[Vinny Appice]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=August 22, 2006 |title=JOE LYNN TURNER Heading Up New Supergroup, BIG NOIZE |url=https://bravewords.com/news/joe-lynn-turner-heading-up-new-supergroup-big-noize |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=bravewords.com |language=en}}</ref> The group has since included keyboardists [[Gary Corbett]] and [[Teddy Andreadis]],<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2008-04-01 |title=PHIL SOUSSAN Discusses BIG NOIZE On 95.1 WZZO; Audio Available |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/phil-soussan-discusses-big-noize-on-95-1-wzzo-audio-available/ |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}}</ref> drummer [[Simon Wright (musician)|Simon Wright]],<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=February 10, 2009 |title=BIG NOIZE - 'Battlefields' Song Available For Streaming |url=https://bravewords.com/news/big-noize-battlefields-song-available-for-streaming |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=bravewords.com |language=en}}</ref> guitarist [[George Lynch (musician)|George Lynch]] and singer [[Sebastian Bach]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2013-07-11 |title=BIG NOIZE Featuring SEBASTIAN BACH, GEORGE LYNCH: Fan-Filmed Footage Of Santiago Concert |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/big-noize-featuring-sebastian-bach-george-lynch-fan-filmed-footage-of-santiago-concert/ |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}}</ref>
He is currently a member of the supergroup "Big Noize" featuring alongside singer [[Joe Lynn Turner]], guitarist [[Carlos Cavazo]], and drummer [[Vinny Appice]]. Cavazo and Soussan previously played together in the band Black Plague. He has just released his latest solo album entitled "No Protection" and is signed to Favored Nations Records


Soussan has been featured in several films; as part of the band Black Plague in [[The Adventures of Ford Fairlane]], as himself in [[Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World]] and "The Life Blood and Rhythm of Randy Castillo"
Soussan has been featured in several films; as part of the band Black Plague in [[The Adventures of Ford Fairlane]],<ref name=":0" /> as himself in [[Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=A new feature documentary |url=https://www.rumblethemovie.com/ |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked The World |language=en}}</ref> and "The Life Blood and Rhythm of Randy Castillo".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-10-20 |title=‘Life, Blood And Rhythm’ Fitting Tribute To Late Ozzy Osbourne Drummer Randy Castillo |url=https://www.kmuw.org/music/2017-10-20/life-blood-and-rhythm-fitting-tribute-to-late-ozzy-osbourne-drummer-randy-castillo |access-date=2024-02-15 |website=KMUW |language=en}}</ref>


Outside of the immediate music scene, Soussan became elected to the Grammys, also known as [[NARAS]], as a Board Member in 2007. In 2008, Soussan became Chairman of the Advocacy committee and in 2011 he was elected to the prestigious position of Vice President of the Grammys, in the Los Angeles chapter. a position that he held for two full terms.
Outside of the immediate music scene, Soussan became elected to the Grammys, also known as [[NARAS]], as a Board Member in 2007.<ref>{{Cite web |title= |url=http://www2.grammy.com/PDFs/Recording_Academy/Producers_And_Engineers/Press/09/Advocacy09.pdf}}</ref> In 2008, Soussan became Chairman of the Advocacy committee and in 2011 he was elected to the prestigious position of Vice President of the Grammys, in the Los Angeles chapter. a position that he held for two full terms.<ref>https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-soussan-78233112/</ref>


After organizing the MusicCares grass roots "Giving 2010" benefit funding event funding he performed on 3 May 2010,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=139346 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=29 April 2010 |title=MATT SORUM, TRACII GUNS, PHIL SOUSSAN To Perform At 'Giving 2010' |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606192515/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=139346 |archive-date=6 June 2011 }}</ref> For this Soussan formed the cover band "Carnival of Dogs" with Matt Sorum ([[Velvet Revolver]], [[Camp Freddy]], formerly of [[Guns N' Roses]] and [[The Cult (band)|The Cult]]), [[Franky Perez]] (Solo, [[Scars on Broadway]], [[DKFXP]]) and [[Tracii Guns]] ([[L.A. Guns]], formerly of [[Brides of Destruction]]).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=140530 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=22 May 2010 |title=VELVET REVOLVER, L.A. GUNS, SCARS ON BROADWAY Members Join Forces in CARNIVAL OF DOGS |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100526120530/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=140530 |archive-date=26 May 2010 }}</ref> That evening [[John Waite]] also made a guest vocal appearance.
After organizing the MusicCares grass roots "Giving 2010" benefit funding event funding he performed on 3 May 2010,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=139346 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=29 April 2010 |title=MATT SORUM, TRACII GUNS, PHIL SOUSSAN To Perform At 'Giving 2010' |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606192515/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=139346 |archive-date=6 June 2011 }}</ref> For this Soussan formed the cover band "Carnival of Dogs" with Matt Sorum ([[Velvet Revolver]], [[Camp Freddy]], formerly of [[Guns N' Roses]] and [[The Cult (band)|The Cult]]), [[Franky Perez]] (Solo, [[Scars on Broadway]], [[DKFXP]]) and [[Tracii Guns]] ([[L.A. Guns]], formerly of [[Brides of Destruction]]).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=140530 |work=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=22 May 2010 |title=VELVET REVOLVER, L.A. GUNS, SCARS ON BROADWAY Members Join Forces in CARNIVAL OF DOGS |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100526120530/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=140530 |archive-date=26 May 2010 }}</ref> That evening [[John Waite]] also made a guest vocal appearance.

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Phil Soussan
Soussan in 2014
Soussan in 2014
Background information
Birth namePhilip Raphael Soussan
Born (1961-06-23) 23 June 1961 (age 63)
London, England
GenresRock, heavy metal, rock and roll
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, record producer,chef
InstrumentBass guitar
Years active1981-present
LabelsSwan Song Records, Atlantic Records, CBS,Epic, Chrysalis, Warner Bros, Mercury Records, Edel SE & Co. KGaA
Member ofLast in Line
Formerly ofWildlife,Ozzy Osbourne,Billy Idol,Vince Neil Band,Johnny Hallyday,John Waite
Websitephilsoussan.com

Philip Raphael Soussan (born 23 June 1961) is a British bass guitarist, songwriter and producer who has gained notability as a member of a host of famed rock bands, including some who have been fronted by such vocalists as Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, Vince Neil, Johnny Hallyday and John Waite, as well as a membership in Beggars & Thieves. Soussan has also played in bands featuring Jimmy Page, Steve Lukather, Edgar Winter, Richie Kotzen and members of Dio. He was also the runner up in Season 3, Episode 8 of Guy's Grocery Games.

Career

With Ozzy Osbourne, he played on the 1986 album The Ultimate Sin and co-wrote the hit single "Shot in the Dark".[1]

Soussan initially played with Vince Neil in the fictional band Black Plague, the band formed for the movie The Adventures of Ford Fairlane with Andrew Dice Clay subsequently being asked to write songs, put together a band and ultimately record songs for what would become the new Vince Neil Band.[2] These songs became the basis of the band's first official album Exposed released in 1993.[3]

As a songwriter he has contributed to all of the bands that he has been with, most notably writing Exposed, the first solo album for Vince Neil,[4] the Luke album for Steve Lukather[5] and "After You're Gone" the opening track to Mindfields the album from Toto.[6]

As a producer and mixer and has worked on many projects including some by Dokken (the "Live from the Sun" CD and surround sound DVD) and various Toto tracks and recordings.

In 2006, he released his highly acclaimed debut solo album entitled Vibrate featuring him singing and playing guitar and bass on original material[7] following it up in 2011 with his second solo album; No Protection Both albums feature songs that have been included in several feature films.[8]

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Soussan with Big Noise in Iraq, 2008.

He was a member of the supergroup "Big Noize" featuring alongside singer Joe Lynn Turner, guitarist Carlos Cavazo, and drummer Vinny Appice.[9] The group has since included keyboardists Gary Corbett and Teddy Andreadis,[10] drummer Simon Wright,[11] guitarist George Lynch and singer Sebastian Bach.[12]

Soussan has been featured in several films; as part of the band Black Plague in The Adventures of Ford Fairlane,[2] as himself in Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World[13] and "The Life Blood and Rhythm of Randy Castillo".[14]

Outside of the immediate music scene, Soussan became elected to the Grammys, also known as NARAS, as a Board Member in 2007.[15] In 2008, Soussan became Chairman of the Advocacy committee and in 2011 he was elected to the prestigious position of Vice President of the Grammys, in the Los Angeles chapter. a position that he held for two full terms.[16]

After organizing the MusicCares grass roots "Giving 2010" benefit funding event funding he performed on 3 May 2010,[17] For this Soussan formed the cover band "Carnival of Dogs" with Matt Sorum (Velvet Revolver, Camp Freddy, formerly of Guns N' Roses and The Cult), Franky Perez (Solo, Scars on Broadway, DKFXP) and Tracii Guns (L.A. Guns, formerly of Brides of Destruction).[18] That evening John Waite also made a guest vocal appearance.

Between 2016 and 2019, Soussan regularly appeared as a featured artist in the Raiding the Rock Vault musical show in Las Vegas.

In 2016, Soussan joined Last in Line, the band formed by other former members of the Dio band, following the death of original bassist Jimmy Bain. He wrote, performed and contributed to the follow up "II" album and is currently touring and promoting the third studio album "Jericho".

In 2017, Soussan was inducted into the RockGodz Hall of Fame.

Selected discography

With Ozzy Osbourne

With Billy Idol

With Kings of the Sun

With Beggars and Thieves

  • Beggars & Thieves (1990)

With Johnny Hallyday

  • Rough Town (1994)
  • Live at La Cigale (1995)
  • Lorada (1996)
  • Lorada Tour Live (1996)
  • Destination Vegas (1997)

With Steve Lukather

With Last in Line

Other recording and live appearances up to the present

References

  1. ^ "Phil Soussan Interview". Music Legends. 3 October 2008. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
  2. ^ a b "The Adventures of Ford Fairlane". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Release group "Exposed" by Vince Neil – MusicBrainz". musicbrainz.org. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  4. ^ "PHIL SOUSSAN Says STEVE STEVENS Turned Out To Be 'A Bit Of A Snake In The Grass' During Making Of VINCE NEIL's 'Exposed' Album". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 20 February 2019. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  5. ^ Luke (booklet). Columbia. 1997.
  6. ^ Mindfields (booklet). Legacy. 1999.
  7. ^ "Discography – Phil Soussan". Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  8. ^ "Interview with PHIL SOUSSAN". DMME.net. August 2011. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  9. ^ "JOE LYNN TURNER Heading Up New Supergroup, BIG NOIZE". bravewords.com. 22 August 2006. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  10. ^ "PHIL SOUSSAN Discusses BIG NOIZE On 95.1 WZZO; Audio Available". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 1 April 2008. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  11. ^ "BIG NOIZE - 'Battlefields' Song Available For Streaming". bravewords.com. 10 February 2009. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  12. ^ "BIG NOIZE Featuring SEBASTIAN BACH, GEORGE LYNCH: Fan-Filmed Footage Of Santiago Concert". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 11 July 2013. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  13. ^ "A new feature documentary". RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked The World. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  14. ^ "'Life, Blood And Rhythm' Fitting Tribute To Late Ozzy Osbourne Drummer Randy Castillo". KMUW. 20 October 2017. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  15. ^ http://www2.grammy.com/PDFs/Recording_Academy/Producers_And_Engineers/Press/09/Advocacy09.pdf. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  16. ^ https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-soussan-78233112/
  17. ^ "MATT SORUM, TRACII GUNS, PHIL SOUSSAN To Perform At 'Giving 2010'". Blabbermouth.net. 29 April 2010. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011.
  18. ^ "VELVET REVOLVER, L.A. GUNS, SCARS ON BROADWAY Members Join Forces in CARNIVAL OF DOGS". Blabbermouth.net. 22 May 2010. Archived from the original on 26 May 2010.
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