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About Me

My name is Philip Cox. I'm 26. I am a professional session/live drummer and am a writer as well. I am what's known here in Nashville as a "Freelance Musician". In other words, I am hired out to play for many differant acts. Be it Christian, Country(yeehaw), Rock, R&B or Pop, or whatever is called for. Check out 'Phil's Companies' on the left hand side of my page to see some of who I've been working with lately.
When in town, I play as many indy acts as I can. I love the local music scene that Nashville has and try to support it as much as possible.
Even though I love playin' drums, I have one passion, one thing that I live for....and that's Jesus Christ. I've chosen to make Him the ruler of my life, and He has chosen me. To love me, care for me, die for me, and create a wonderful life plan for me. So I love going deeper in my love relationship with Him. I'm surrounded by great people who share the same life journey with me and I have a blast growing with them and seeing Christ work in all of our lives. I also have a penom wife who honestly walks with me and helps me become all that my Father has created me to be. I try my best to do the same in her life as well (often to no avail :o) )
Well thats me in a nutshell.
Peace
Phil
Anyone that knows me, knows I love to stay up on the newest and hippest fashion trends, and that's why I exclusively endorse "Only50" TSHIRTS!

My Interests

Christianity, Music, Art, Cultures of the world, Drum gear

I'd like to meet:

C.S.Lewis, Vinnie Colaiuta, Jesus, Chris Martin, Sly Stone, ?uestlove, Teddy Campbell

I PROUDLY ENDORSE AND PLAY SPAUN DRUMS

Music:

I am continually evolving as a musician. This my newest feeding of inspiration:

Since watching "No Direction Home" I have literally been over taken by the music and life of Bob Dylan.

And as always the funk-nastiness from Sly & The Family Stone

D'Angelo's VooDoo album. This record makes my innerds giggle.

And anything ?uestlove has ever touched!

Check this stuff out for yourself. You won't be disappointed.

STEVE MEANS SHOW

STEVE MEANS CD RELEASE PARTY

ME WITH TAIT.

Movies:

Snatch,
Shawshank Redemption,
Fight Club,
O Brother Where Art Thou,
Royal Tanunbaums,
The Jerk,
High Fidelity,
Napolean Dynomite,
Houseguest,
The Pink Panther movies (Peter Sellers)

Television:

The Office (US ONLY BABY)
The Apprentice (Donald Trump is well-off)
Andy Griffith (it's a serious family thing)

Books:

The Pursuit of God: A.W. Tozer,
Anything John Grisham,
The Definitive Collection of Calvin and Hobbes: Bill Watterson,
Under Cover: John Bevere,
All of C.S. Lewis' work

Heroes:

MALLORY (my wife)- For standing by my side and trusting God for what He has promised us both.
RANDY & DONNA COX- They birthed me
JEREMY SIMS- My life pastor
JOEL SIMS- My best friend.
MR. LARRY- This man taught me how and what it means to be an original thinker.
?UESTLOVE- A true musician behind the kit.
LEMAR CARTER- The best drummer I've ever seen/heard in all my life, and a great friend.
KYLE WHALUM- Bassist extraordinaire. I am the player I am today because of his constant encouragement, guidance and musical maturity.

My Blog

Homeless, Snow, Babies

Hi guys! Well, tonight is THE premier night to write a blog. I don't write much but this just seems to be appropriate. Well, Mal and I sold our home yesterday! Officially that is. We've had a contr...
Posted by Phil on Fri, 02 Feb 2007 11:58:00 PST

Memphis Sessions.5

Whew, Well, we wrapped up the final tracks Monday night and packed up and went out for a little "end of session" toast. We got in bed around 4am. Tyler woke up early and headed out. Kyle and I left M...
Posted by Phil on Wed, 01 Nov 2006 10:43:00 PST

Memphis Sessions.4

Here we are, on day 4 at the House Of Blues Studio in Memphis, TN. We had a great day yesterday getting 5 more songs tracked. We took a nice little dinner break for some of the best bbq in Memphis.....
Posted by Phil on Mon, 30 Oct 2006 02:04:00 PST

Memphis Sessions.3

Here we are again, day 3 at the House of Blues Studio in Memphis, TN. Yesterday held some magical moments, allowing us to fully track 5 songs. We did Time of Day, Healthy and Happy, Take Your Time, I...
Posted by Phil on Sun, 29 Oct 2006 12:30:00 PST

Memphis Sessions.2

Hey hey, well, here we are on day 2 at the House of Blues Studio in Memphis, TN. The rains have past and its a bright and beautiful day. Last night we were able to grab some chips and salsa and som...
Posted by Phil on Sat, 28 Oct 2006 01:02:00 PST

Memphis Sessions.1

What up ya'll? That's right I said ya'll, cause i'm in Memphis, TN for 5 days with Tyler and Kyle makin' a record at the House of Blues Studio. So, after stayin' up half the night playin' Monopoly (...
Posted by Phil on Sat, 28 Oct 2006 06:48:00 PST

LIFE LESSONS BY PHIL open for business!!

LIFE LESSONS BY PHILOk, I dont know who is familier with my QOTW (quote of the week) i did a few years back, but it's BACK! by popular demand. It's back with a twist however, instead of the fabulous...
Posted by Phil on Thu, 06 Apr 2006 12:43:00 PST

David Gray Show

Soooooo,I've been wishing I could go to the David Gray show that was at the Ryman last night for like...i dont know probably 3 months or so. the day they went on pre-sale for fans on david's site, i w...
Posted by Phil on Sat, 04 Mar 2006 12:37:00 PST

it can seem like failure....

you know, god works i wierd ways. i would think that as time goes on and i keep growing in my life, marriage, and my craft (being drumming), that doors would keep opening (which they do) but you know,...
Posted by Phil on Sun, 05 Feb 2006 09:57:00 PST

Cold as crap

Ok, so here i am in edmonton, alberta rockin and rollin while freezin literally to death. it's like negative 6 here and if you check out my pics you can see that the river that runs throught the city ...
Posted by Phil on Thu, 02 Feb 2006 12:36:00 PST