[ Phil Varone ]
Group // Independent
Stick // Rock Nylon
Phil Varone is an accomplished drummer, music producer and songwriter best known for his work with the bands Saigon Kick and Skid Row.
Varone was born on Long Island, New York and began his fascination with the entertainment business at a very young age. Phil began playing percussion in grade school at the age of 7 and continued into the beginning years of junior high. As a teen, he learned how to play drums. Self taught, he credits listening to his favorite bands and drummers to develop his skills. Although music was an important part of his life, it was just one of his childhood dreams which included acting and stand up comedy. Listening to music, comedy records and watching movies became Phil's favorite past time.
After moving to Fort Lauderdale in 1980, he began playing in various local bands. In 1988, he joined together with some of his friends and formed Saigon Kick. The band signed a recording contract with Atlantic Records in just two short years. They earned a Gold Record for the album, The Lizard as well as a Billboard top 10 single for the song, Love is On the Way. In 1996, Saigon Kick disbanded and Varone stayed busy producing and doing studio work for a variety of artists.
In 2000, Varone joined multi-platinum recording artists Skid Row. Together they toured the world with Kiss, Poison, Def Leppard and Tesla and along the way recorded a new record, Thick Skin. Additionally, the band produced Under the Skin: The Making of Thick Skin which was internationally distributed on DVD.
In 2004, Phil left Skid Row and the music business to pursue acting and stand up comedy. After moving to Los Angeles, he spent the first two years producing and starring In the feature length documentary, Waking Up Dead which was released on DVD June, 2007.
Currently he is writing and developing tv shows around his passion for cooking, comedy and music. Phil's other passion for acting and has lead to roles on Californication (showtime), a commercial for Nokia Cellular and an appearance on NBC's Identity, E TV and various short films.
Phil also lectures in colleges throughout the United States and is the creator and host of the popular "Sex Stand Up And Rock And Roll Show".
philvarone.com
Varone was born on Long Island, New York and began his fascination with the entertainment business at a very young age. Phil began playing percussion in grade school at the age of 7 and continued into the beginning years of junior high. As a teen, he learned how to play drums. Self taught, he credits listening to his favorite bands and drummers to develop his skills. Although music was an important part of his life, it was just one of his childhood dreams which included acting and stand up comedy. Listening to music, comedy records and watching movies became Phil's favorite past time.
After moving to Fort Lauderdale in 1980, he began playing in various local bands. In 1988, he joined together with some of his friends and formed Saigon Kick. The band signed a recording contract with Atlantic Records in just two short years. They earned a Gold Record for the album, The Lizard as well as a Billboard top 10 single for the song, Love is On the Way. In 1996, Saigon Kick disbanded and Varone stayed busy producing and doing studio work for a variety of artists.
In 2000, Varone joined multi-platinum recording artists Skid Row. Together they toured the world with Kiss, Poison, Def Leppard and Tesla and along the way recorded a new record, Thick Skin. Additionally, the band produced Under the Skin: The Making of Thick Skin which was internationally distributed on DVD.
In 2004, Phil left Skid Row and the music business to pursue acting and stand up comedy. After moving to Los Angeles, he spent the first two years producing and starring In the feature length documentary, Waking Up Dead which was released on DVD June, 2007.
Currently he is writing and developing tv shows around his passion for cooking, comedy and music. Phil's other passion for acting and has lead to roles on Californication (showtime), a commercial for Nokia Cellular and an appearance on NBC's Identity, E TV and various short films.
Phil also lectures in colleges throughout the United States and is the creator and host of the popular "Sex Stand Up And Rock And Roll Show".
philvarone.com
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