Phil Baugh
Phil Baugh (December 13, 1936 – November 4, 1990) was an American guitarist. He was known as one of the leading hot country guitarists whose "playing exuded joy and humor."[1] He was active from the 1960s through the 1980s, performing as a highly sought-after session musician as well as a top recording artist in his own right.
Biography
Phil Baugh was born in Olivehurst, California in 1936. Baugh signed a deal with Crest Records in 1962. With promotion from Longhorn Records in Dallas, Texas his song Country Guitar became a hit. He then recorded an album called Country Guitar II as a follow up. He continued to work in Southern California, including joining Ray Price's band in 1969. In 1975 he moved to Nashville where he become a popular session guitarist. In the 1980s he was part of a country/jazz band called The Superpickers. The lineup included steel guitarist Buddy Emmons, drummer Buddy Harmon, bassist Henry Strzelecki, pianist Willie Rainsford, and harmonica player Terry McMillan. He suffered a coronary in 1985 and died 5 years later at the age of 52.[2]
Baugh's "Country Guitar" and "One Man Band" were top 40 hits on Billboard's country chart during 1965.
Guitars
Phil Baugh was one of the great country Fender Telecaster players[3] along with James Burton and Don Rich. The entire album "Live Wire!" was recorded with his signature heavily customized Telecaster. But he also had other guitars, including a custom made doubleneck guitar from Mosrite and a Chet Atkins model Gretsch..
Discography
Live Wire!
Albums
| Year |
Album |
US Country |
Label |
|---|
| 1965 |
Country Guitar |
4 |
Longhorn |
| 1969 |
California Guitar |
— |
Era |
| 2005 |
Live Wire! |
— |
Sundazed |
Singles
| Year |
Single |
US Country |
Album |
|---|
| 1965 |
"Country Guitar" |
16 |
Country Guitar |
| "One Man Band" |
27 |
Awards
- "Best Guitarist" by the ACM 1965
- "Outstanding Instrumentalist of the Year" by Billboard 1965
- "Instrumentalist of the Year" by Cash Box 1965
See also
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