About this episode
Guitarist Philip Shouse discusses his first solo EP, Side 1, and his journey as a solo artist.
Guitarist Philip Shouse joins Signals From Mars to discuss his first solo EP, Side 1 and the journey that led him to finally release music under his own name. Known for performing alongside artists such as Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons, John Corabi, Accept, and the Rock N Roll Residency, Philip has spent years on stages around the world. With Side 1, he steps into the spotlight as a solo artist and shares the songs that represent his personal musical vision. In this interview, Philip discusses how long he has been working on the material, whether he ever shared the songs with artists he’s collaborated with, and the challenges of being seen as Philip Shouse the artist rather than just the guitarist supporting other legendary performers. We also dive into his experiences playing with members of KISS, the unique environment of The Rock N Roll Residency, and what the future holds with Accept. Philip also shares his long-term plans for his solo music, whether Side 2 may be on the horizon, and where fans can go to purchase Side 1 and support him directly. If you're a fan of hard rock, classic rock guitar, and behind-the-scenes stories from musicians who have shared the stage with legends…
People in this episode
Host: Victor M. Ruiz
Guest: Philip Shouse
Topics covered
- solo music
- guitarist journey
- hard rock
- classic rock
- musical vision
- collaboration
- behind-the-scenes stories
Keywords
- Philip Shouse
- solo EP
- hard rock
- classic rock
- KISS
- Accept
- Rock N Roll Residency
- musical journey
- guitarist
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: KISS, Accept, Rock N Roll Residency
Books & works: Side 1, Side 2
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