Since the 1960s, Phil Chen has collaborated with a number of well-known musicians. Phill started his career by joining Jimmy James and the Vagabonds before discovering that the music world needed more session musicians and this way he could also make much more money as a sideman.
He started collaborating with well-known artists in the UK music scene, most notably he played on Jeff Beck’s album Blow by Blow. He also collaborated with artists such as Donovan and Joan Armatrading.
Later on, he joined a new band which included Robby Krieger and John Densmore from the Doors called The Butts Band, and recorded their self-titled debut album. He is also remembered for being a member of Brian May’s Star Fleet Project in 1983, alongside Eddie Van Halen.