Roy Phillips

Roy Godfrey Phillips (born 5 May 1941, in Parkstone, Poole, Dorset) is a British musician. He was a member of The Soundtracks (a backing group of The Dowlands), The Saints and The Peddlers.

Roy Godfrey Phillips
Born (1941-05-05) 5 May 1941
OriginParkstone, Poole, Dorset, England
InstrumentsKeyboards, guitar
Years active1957 - present
Associated actsThe Song Peddlers, The Peddlers, The Saints, The Soundtracks
Websiteroyphillips.org
myspace.com/thepeddlersjazztrio

Background

Phillips is known as the voice and keyboard sound of well-known popular trio, The Peddlers which was formed in Manchester in 1964 .[1][2]

In later years, Phillips was so taken with New Zealand, he decided to settle there.[3] He has lived there since 1981. he spent some time in Auckland but didn't want to settle there so he moved up north to Paihia and ran a café there for eight years. After that he moved to Queenstown. In 2002, he moved to Christchurch and married to his wife, Robyn.[4]

He is still performing and writing music.

Career

1960s

During the 1960s, Phillips was a member of The Song Peddlers which with addition of Trevor Morais became a trio. The lineup also included Tab Martin. The group were managed by Alan Lewis. A single "Rose Marie" bw "I'm Not Afraid" was released on the Philips label in 1964.[5] The group then became The Peddlers.[6][7] Also in 1964, and now known as The Peddlers they had some minor success with their debut single, "Let The Sun Shine In" which was written by Teddy Randazzo.[8][9][10] They would go on to have hits with "Birth" and "Girlie".[11][12]

1970s

In 1976, his group, Peddlers which he had led since 1964 broke up.[13] In the same year, Phillips's solo album Mr Peddler was released on Warner Bros.. It also had a limited release as a private pressing on the Wild Cherry label as Heavy on the Light Side. The Wild Cherry release differed slightly from the Warner Bros. one.[14][15] Also that year he had a single " Spanish Sun" bw "The Office Party" out on the Sol-Doon label.[16]

1980s to 1990s

In 1983, Phillips had a single released on the Warrior label which included releases by artists the Mike McGregor Band, Mantra and Herbs. The single was "New Zealand, New Zealand" bw "Takapuna".[17][18] In 1987, his single "Step by step" bw "All girl planet" was released on Zulu Z006.[19] Also in the late 1980s, Phillips headed the Sunday bill at the 6th Southern Comfort Jazz and Blues Festival that was held in New Zealand over the Queens Birthday weekend.[20][21]

2000s

In 2006, he appeared on the television show Close Up, interviewed by John Sellwood.[22]

In 2007, a song by Phillips, "Closer" was featured on a Lord Large album, The Lord's First XI. The album also featured recordings by Glenn Tilbrook, Clem Curtis, Dean Parrish and Linda Lewis.[23][24] Phillip's involvement in the project came about as a result of Large's friend, producer/drummer Jones who was honeymooning in New Zealand and had found a new drinking buddy who happened to be Phillips.[25]

His album called "Blue Groove" (2014) was produced and recorded at Roy's "Groove Room" Studios in Christchurch.

In August, 2017, he appeared at Peppers Beachfront restaurant in Gisborne, New Zealand.[26]

Discography (selective)
Singles
Title Catalogue Year Notes #
" Spanish Sun" / "The Office Party" Sol-Doon SDR 014 1976 [27]
"New Zealand, New Zealand" / "Takapuna" Warrior WAR 1009 1983
"Step By Step" / "A Girl Planet" Zulu Records Z 006 1987 [28][29]
Albums
Title Catalogue Year Notes #
Mr. Peddler Warner Bros. Records Z 26001 1976 New Zealand release[30]
Heavy On The Light Side Wild Cherry WCHLS 26776 1977 Private press release of Mr Peddler[31][32]
That's Way 'Tis Beyond Sound 2006 [33]
Blue Groove 2014 [34][35]
Standard Procedure 1 2019 [36]
Appears on
Act Album title Catalogue Year Song Notes #
Lord Large The Lord's First XI Acid Jazz Records AJXLP182 [37]

Citations
  1. Jazz Forum, Issues 116-121 - Page 11
  2. Stuff.co.nz, 16 June 2013 - Mood music for the meth-lab - Grant Smithies
  3. The Gisborne Herald, 24 August 2017 - Smooth grooves with Peddler Roy Phillips by Mark Peters
  4. Stuff.co.nz, 16 June 2013 - Mood music for the meth-lab - Grant Smithies
  5. Mersey Beat - On My Liverpool Beat (cont.), FLAMINGOS By Bill Harry
  6. AllMusic - The Peddlers - Music Biography, Credits and Discography
  7. KinemaGigz - Peddlers Biogz 'P' The Peddlers
  8. 45Cat - The Peddlers - Discography, UK
  9. Making Time - The Peddlers
  10. Tootoot - Peddlers, The, Details
  11. AllMusic - The Peddlers, Artist Biographyby Bruce Eder
  12. Billboard, 30 May 1970 - Page 74 Billboard HITS OF THE WORLD, NEW ZEALAND SINGLES
  13. Nostalgia Central - Music - 1960s, Peddlers, The
  14. Discogs - Roy Phillips, Discography, Albums
  15. Popsike - ROY PHILLIPS/PEDDLARS - HEAVY ON THE LIGHT SIDE - RARE PRIVATE PRESS JAZZ LP, Description
  16. Global Dog Productions - 45 Discography for Sol Doon Records - UK
  17. AudioCulture, 8 May 2013 - Warrior - Simon Grigg
  18. When the Pakeha Sings of Home: A Source Guide to the Folk & Popular Songs of New Zealand, By Mike Harding - Page 77, Page 84
  19. The New Zealand Archive of Film, Television - Catalogue → 21510, Step by step
  20. Jazz Forum, Issues 116-121 - Page 11
  21. Tommy Adderley (1940-1993): The Man and His Contributions to Pop, Jazz, and Rock Music in New Zealand, By Christine Mintrom - Page 149
  22. The New Zealand Archive of Film, Television and Sound - Catalogue → TZP326971 CLOSE UP - ROYPHILLIPS
  23. Discogs - Lord Large – The Lord's First XI
  24. Scoop.co.nz, Wednesday, 19 July 2017 - The Voice of ‘the Peddlers’
  25. Bisikleta Productions, Friday, 17 July 2009 - PAUL WELLER PENNED TUNE DONE BY LORD LARGE
  26. The Gisborne Herald, 24 August 2017 - Smooth grooves with Peddler Roy Phillips by Mark Peters
  27. Global Dog Productions - 45 Discography for Sol Doon Records - UK
  28. Discogs - Roy Phillips, Discography, Singles & EPs
  29. 45Cat - Roy Phillips - Discography, All Records
  30. Discogs - Discography, Albums
  31. Popsike - ROY PHILLIPS - Heavy On The Light Side VINYL LP
  32. Popsike - 70s Easy Listening Pop Piano ROY PHILLIPS heavy on light side Rare UK Vinyl LP
  33. National Library of Australia - 2006, English, Sound, Recorded musicedition:
    That's way 't is (sound recording) / Roy Phillips.
    Phillips, Roy, 1943-
  34. NZ Musician - Home > Roy Phillips: Blue Groove
  35. Gisborne Herald, 24 August 2017 - Smooth grooves with Peddler Roy Phillips By Mark Peters
  36. GetJazz.net - Roy Phillips – Standard Procedure 1 (2019)
  37. Discogs - Roy Phillips, Credits

References
  • Phillips, Roy. "Roy Phillips - a potted history". Retrieved 6 December 2009.
  • Thompson, Gordon (2007). "Birth of a Nation: 1941". Skidmore College. Retrieved 6 December 2009.
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