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Theofilos Xenidis (born March 10, 1966), better known as Phil X, is a Canadian musician, singer and songwriter. Since 2013, he has played lead guitar with Bon Jovi and officially replaced former lead guitarist Richie Sambora in 2016. Career Early bands and session work (1982–2010) In 1982, Xenidis formed the hard rock-heavy metal band Sidinex (naming it after himself, the moniker being his last name spelled backwards) with singer Todd Farhood, bassist Kevin Gingrinch and drummer Scott Masterson. The band released only one EP in 1985, Forever Young, before changing name to Flip City in 1987 and disbanding soon after. An opportunity in Xenidis' career came when he was asked in 1990 to tour with Randy Coven, whom he met through Aldo Nova; in 1991, he toured the US with Aldo Nova. From 1992 to 1993 he played with Triumph, recording Edge of Excess and touring with them.In 1994, Xenidis collaborated with Terry Brown, Doug Varty, Rob Kennedy and others to form a short lived band, The Bushdoctors, in Mississauga, Ontario. They recorded one album, a self-titled debut, now out of print. Also in 1994 he played a guitar solo for Our Lady Peace's song “Denied” from the album Naveed. Phil X was guitarist for US power pop band Powder alongside vocalist and then-wife Ninette Terhart. The band released three albums between 2002 and 2008. Bon Jovi (2011–present) In 2011, Phil X substituted for Bon Jovi's lead guitarist Richie Sambora, who missed 13 dates after entering rehab, and later filled in for Sambora on the US and Europe leg of the 2013 tour after Sambora left the band suddenly due to personal reasons. It was a mutual friend between Phil X and Jon Bon Jovi, Arman Ghasemi, who recommended to Jon Bon Jovi to use Phil X as a substitute.In mid-2013 he filled in for Sambora during a number of dates of the Because We Can tour, including their only Italian date in Milan, the entire British leg of the tour including the Isle of Wight Festival, Hyde Park BST dates, the South African leg, the South American leg, and the Australian leg. In 2016, Phil X became an official member in the band along with bass guitarist Hugh McDonald and also features as guitarist for the band on their single "This House Is Not for Sale" on the album of the same name as well as their latest studio effort Bon Jovi: 2020. In 2019, Phil X was inducted into the Mississauga Music Walk of Fame, which recognizes notable people with musical talent that have their roots in the Ontario city.In 2016, he appeared in the documentary Hired Gun, a film about session musicians. Personal life Phil X was born to Greek-Canadian parents and grew up in Mississauga, Ontario, raised in the Erindale subdivision. Phil was previously married to Ninette Terhart. In 2013, Phil married Lindy Green and has two children with her. Equipment Guitars Phil X has used many guitars during his session and live work. He prefers bridge pickups and often removes the neck pickup from his personal guitars for added vibration, clarity and harmonics. For humorous effect, he will usually place an action figure and fan grille in the pickup cavity. He also favors P-90 pickups due to their tonal flexibility; their tone can be cleaned up on an overdriven amp by simply lowering the volume on the guitar. His most notable guitar is his ESP LTD Viper, which he refers to as the "sticker guitar". This guitar originally had a Seymour Duncan JB pickup and later a Gibson P-94, but it has since been replaced with an Arcane PX-100.In 2012, Phil X received a signature guitar from Yamaha, in 2015 followed the release of a signature XG model made by Framus. Phil invented the "Flip Stick", a specially modified replacement for the usual whammy bar on Floyd-Rose-equipped guitars. He endorses Cleartone Treated Guitar Strings and Everly Star Picks as well. His demonstrations of rare and vintage guitars have had over 30 million views on the frettedamericana YouTube channel.In 2019, Phil X became a Gibson artist. Amplification Phil X also uses Friedman amplification. He has his own signature amplifier, the Friedman X. Pickups Phil X has four custom pickups which he designed in conjunction with pickup manufacturer Arcane, Inc. They are available for sale on his official website: PX-90: A P-90 pickup wound to Phil X's specs. It is his preferred pickup and is used in a majority of his guitars. PX-100: The same pickup as the PX-90, but made in a humbucker case as a drop-in replacement for humbucker equipped guitars. PX-8: A humbucker wound to vintage specs, but uses Alnico 8 magnets for extra output. PX-SUPER 8: Also uses Alnico 8 magnets, but is wound hotter for high-gain use.Discography Phil X is a prolific session guitarist, having played on albums by Chris Cornell, Tommy Lee, Methods of Mayhem, Avril Lavigne, Kelly Clarkson, Orianthi, Rob Zombie, Chris Daughtry, Alice Cooper, Thousand Foot Krutch and many others. He wrote the song "Tired" and also played guitar on Tommy Lee's Tommyland: The Ride album. He has appeared with Tommy Lee and Bon Jovi on Ellen and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Phil X was featured in the "making of" bonus features for the movie Josie and the Pussycats. He acted as a music coach for the film and taught the young actresses to appear as if they were actually playing their instruments. The following is a list of Phil X's discography as a band member, apart from his session work. with Triumph Edge of Excess (1992)with Powder Sonic Machine (2002) Powder (2005) Nothing (2008)with Phil X & The Drills Kick Your Ass in 17 Minutes. (2009) We Bring the Rock N Roll (2011) We Play Instruments N Sh!t (2012) Stupid Good Lookings Vol.1 (2019)with Bon Jovi This House Is Not for Sale (2016) 2020 (2020)Session work The following is a complete official list of the rest of Phil X's work. References External links Official website An Interview with Phil X. Discover the Phil X popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Phil X books.
Best Seller Phil X Books of 2024
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Three-Ring Circus
Jeff PearlmanThe story of the Lakers dynasty from 1996 through 2004, when Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal combinedand collidedto help bring the Lakers three straight championships and restore ...
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Five Ingredients, Ten Minutes
Jules ClancyCook up a storm in the kitchen every day. Delicious AND healthy food, using five ingredients, and just ten minutes cooking time.Make midweek meals, simple, quick and healthy with F...
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Meet the Musicians
Amy NathanThe musicians of the New York Philharmonic were kids once too!How does a kid who just wants to play baseball make the transition to creating beautiful music?Musicians from many dif...
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On Liberty
John Stuart MillOn Liberty is an impassioned application of author John Stuart Mill’s philosophical theory of utilitarianism, which argues that the highest state of being is that which is most use...
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Stand-Up Guys
Kate Etue & Caroline SiegristStandUp Guys presents a diverse range of 50 Christian men, who saw social and world issues and decided to make their voices heard. Through biographical information paired with illu...
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On Liberty
John Stuart MillOn Liberty is an impassioned application of author John Stuart Mill’s philosophical theory of utilitarianism, which argues that the highest state of being is that which is most use...
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Facing Madame X
Jamie Rose & Phil StutzHow to Vanquish Negativity, Activate your Feminine Power, and Become Unstoppable Jamie Rose is an author and life coach mentored by legendary therapist Phil Stutz, the Ne...
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Batman
Phil XA political satire in which the caped crusader makes a startling revelation.
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On the Suffering of the World
Arthur SchopenhauerThroughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They ...
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Cats and Dogs in Space
Phil XA story about those who dare to go boldly go where no mammal has gone before,
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Once I Was You -- Adapted for Young Readers
Maria Hinojosa“When Maria speaks, I’m ready to listen and learn.” LinManuel MirandaEmmy Award– and Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Maria Hinojosa has created a brandnew, unique version of her ...
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Flipland
Phil XThe story of A Squared as he strives to expand his horizons into the different realms of wirelessness.
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Meditations On The First Philosophy
René DescartesIn Meditations on First Philosophy, French philosopher René Descartes, now regarded as the father of Western philosophy, introduces the concept of the dichotomythe separation of mi...
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A Treatise On Human Nature
David HumeIn A Treatise on Human Nature, Scottish philosopher David Hume examines the psychological influences on human nature. Taking a naturalistic position, Hume posited that human nature...
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Bite by Bite
Marc AronsonExplore the fascinating history of America as told through the lens of food in this illustrated nonfiction middle grade book that lays out the diverse cultures that have combined t...
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Kitten
Phil XIdeas about computers in text and binary, version two. Contains a link to software that keeps track of your celestial orbs and explores the realms of deeper mathematics and compute...
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Running from Reality
Missy Robertson & Mia RobertsonThe second book in the Faithgirlz Princess in Camo seriesRunning from Realityis sure to capture the imagination of young readers as they follow adventurous Allie Carroway and her c...
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Ask a Pro
Phil GaimonPhil Gaimon’s Ask a Pro answers every question you’ve always wanted to ask about pro cycling…sort of. Gaimon gathers the best of his popular Q&A columnand pokes fun at his youn...
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Timaeus and Critias
Plato & Desmond LeeTimaeus and Critias is a Socratic dialogue in two parts. A response to an account of an ideal state told by Socrates, it begins with Timaeus’s theoretical exposition of the cosmos ...
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On Suicide
David HumeOne of the most important thinkers ever to write in English, the Empiricist David Hume liberated philosophy from the superstitious constraints of religion; here, he argues that all...
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Snake
Phil XA Hollywood remake of Dante's Inferno. Which of course isn't as good as the original.
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American Pro
Jamie SmithAmerican cycling has a long tradition of riding and racing on a shoestring and a prayer. Jamie Smith explores the domestic side of the world’s biggest amateur sport in American Pro...
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Dog Show Disaster
Missy Robertson & Mia RobertsonBook three in the Faithgirlz Princess in Camo series, Dog Show Disaster is sure to capture the imagination of young readers as they follow adventurous Allie Carroway and her cousin...
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Finding Cabin Six
Missy Robertson & Mia RobertsonThe fourth book in the Faithgirlz Princess in Camo seriesFinding Cabin Sixis sure to capture the imagination of young readers as they follow adventurous Allie Carroway and her cous...
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The Longest Race
Kara GoucherINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn “one of the most important athlete memoirs of its generation” (Kate Fagan, #1 New York Times bestselling author), Olympian Kara Goucher reveals ...
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The Music Never Stops
Peter Shapiro & Dean BudnickThe engrossing, insightful, and personal musical odyssey of Peter Shapiro, perhaps the most notable independent concert promoter since Bill Graham Peter Shapiro is the best known a...
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The Anatomy of Liverpool
Jonathan Wilson, Jonathan Wilson Ltd & Scott MurrayJonathan Wilson and Scott Murray provide a forensic analysis of ten key Liverpool games that have shaped the club's fortunes over the last century: from the longlost triumphs of To...
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Santa
Phil XA long joke or a short story that was inspired by the Christmas music playing on the supermarket line.
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Golf My Own Damn Way
John DalyIf you know anything at all about John Dalyand if you don't, what in the hell are you doing with this book in your hands?you know he approaches the game of golf from an, uh, slight...
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Meditiations On The First Philosophy
René DescartesIn Meditations on First Philosophy, French philosopher René Descartes, now regarded as the father of Western philosophy, introduces the concept of the dichotomythe separation of mi...