Loved it! Phil has no idea who I am, but he's been a huge part of my life for almost 50 years. I met him in about 1974 and had breakfast with just The Two Of Us (lol) making toast in the Love Inn barn. Anyway, I was already a fan then and he recognized me at many concerts, back then even when I entered the Army and cut my long hair. But as my life progressed I saw him less and I doubt he would remember me at all. But that isn't only how he affected me. I had a rough home life and after getting saved in 1973 I discovered his What a Day album and 2nd Chapter of Acts *with footnotes and also Larry Norman's Bootleg album. I wore the first two out and loved Larry Norman's as well. But I would always put the What A Day album on when I was ready to relax and it soothed my soul. IT WILL ALWAYS BE MY FAVORITE! I actually capitalized that by accident but will leave it. Anyway, ever since then, i tried to listen to everything i could by him. Some of my favorite examples of his playing and TONE! were on Paul Clark's Good To Be Home album. The tone he got and rock style he played on the one about the Samaritan, I think it's the second song, and his unbelievable playing on the Unveiling is still some of his best. i know he keeps growing, but that always knocks me out! The main thing, is that the Holy Spirit is so strong in Phil and to have a brother in the Lord with his talent was a huge help to me in a sometimes rocky life. My daughter is named Olivia, partly because of his song to his daughter Olivia, and how my wife and I loved it. Anyway, I know I'm verbose, but I could go on telling how the Lord used him in my life and in the lives of so many other brothers that I know. i'm a guitarist who plays lead and I have a few licks that aren't quite copied from Phil, but they are my take on him. I would learn his licks (those accessible to mortals) and then just develop my own stuff with that influence. Okay, well, sorry so long, but I do want him to know he is beloved among so many of us older hippies who got saved! haha. Take care! PS I was at one or two of the places recorded i and now available in Bandcamp.

@journeytothestage

10 ай бұрын

@MrAuell, thank you for sharing. That was great to read.

@timothydillow3160

8 ай бұрын

Never pigeonholed himself into any category.. he has reached so many.

Phil probably might not know me by name but spoke with him maybe 9 times and I know many of his personal acquaintances which he would know by name. Anyway, the picture of Rex Allen is who my parents named me after singing to Phil’s older sister with his guitar in hand. No one in my family of 5 is gifted musically but me. I am a songwriter, played and sang for a “Left Behind” movie. I just realized how profound that was to be named after him and end up singer/guitarist. I enjoy playing Phil’s songs as well. Phil big musical impact for me because most Christian artists were not respected as good musicians back then, so Phil helped paved the road for quality. Much loved. So I’m named after him and the woman he is singing to, her younger brother becomes the major Christian music influenced of my life! Sounds like a God set up to me. 😊❤

This was a wonderful way to spend my evening! I have followed Phil since the very early 70s and have seen him at least 20 times in concert. He has played the music of my life. I used Master and the Musician for my wedding reception. One life moment that stands out was in the later part of the 1970s and Phil was playing a concert in San Jose CA. I got there early and had good seats. I was waiting to hear some of the songs I knew but he came out and just started jamming with no singing. I started getting on my critical high horse and thinking he was just being a show off. Then he stopped and walked humbly to the mic and said he was sorry but he had laryngitis and was going to cancel but God laid it on his heart to come bless us with his music. I felt the Holy Spirit just check my critical heart and I have used that moment for nearly 50 years to remind myself to not be quick to judgment. During that same concert he asked if any one knew What a Day and there was a young woman near the front that people were pointing too. He called her up and had her sing, she was nervous at first buy quickly let it rip and he played and did a little back up. I still get goose bumps thinking of that magic moment. Thank you Phil for the music.

@journeytothestage

5 ай бұрын

Thank you SO much for sharing this great story about Phil. He is a dear brother and I'm thankful for the friendship we have developed. I just recorded and interview with Bryan Duncan that will release in a couple months. Phil contributed to it in a funny and delightful way. He is a gem.

God bless you Phil for your sensitivity to world events and to Israel. Peace be with you Phil and your growing family.

Mr. Keaggy is my favorite guitarist EVER. He's inspired me musically since I first heard Play Thru Me and Town To Town when I was a boy learning how to play. Such a master class artist! ❤🎶

@journeytothestage

12 күн бұрын

Agreed 100%

Keg master! Been jamming to his songs for decades!!

@journeytothestage

11 ай бұрын

Same here! He's given us lots of music to jam to.

@davidbaker8483

8 ай бұрын

Yes but my solo's never get near Phil's.

Still to this day one of my favorite guitarists !

@journeytothestage

9 ай бұрын

Same here. And truly a great man.

"The master and the musician " (after listening to it for 44 years), still moves me in a way no other instrumental album ever has. Some albums are live, this one is alive.

Thanks for this, and the bandcamps link, finding the early Glass Harp, Love Song, and work with Paul Clark work was such a blessing...took me back...wow.

This is perfect… a man using his God-given talent to glorify his God. One of my guitar heroes….One of my faith heroes!!

Thanks Phil. From the start of my journey, August’73, you have been such an encouragement to follow the Lord with all my heart. And you continue to faithfully give preference to the Lord Jesus and be that encouragement to countless ways. Dan Morrow

It has been a gift to see, hear and feel the music of Phil Keaggy. Much love and respect for his musicianship and path of his life with the Lord. He truly is inspiring and so his musical projects, as I too have grown up with the music of Glass Harp. Best wishes and God Bless.

A friend of mine Tom Martin introduced me to a Phil song I Belong to You and I've been a long time respecktor of his ability. Great job Phil

I'm loving this two-part series with P.K. I met him some years back at the Dallas Guitar Show through a mutual friend, Phil Love, who has since passed away. I'm a few years older but love the stories of his background and influences. These conversations answer so many questions that I've had about who his influences were. (Mike Bloomfield, etc.) Thanks for sharing. I'm going to Arkansas this coming weekend to meet Phil Love's brother Mark and pick up some vinyl records. He may know Mark. Anyway, thanks again for what you're doing.

@journeytothestage

9 ай бұрын

SO glad you're enjoying our chat.

I'm from Youngstown, the first time I saw Glass Harp was at a car dealership on Mahoning Ave, then Wedgewood bowling Alley. Everybody was blown away! Hi Phil

@journeytothestage

10 ай бұрын

NICE!!! Those guys sure know how to play....

@vintageplbr185

9 ай бұрын

Also from Youngstown (Austintown). Remember a teenaged Phil in a band called the Squires.

@davemassie3726

9 ай бұрын

What's your name? I grew up in Austintown also. Dave Massie here@@vintageplbr185

this is great! phil is the best!

@journeytothestage

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for tuning in!

@Sonic7andscape

9 ай бұрын

@@journeytothestage very well executed my friend. great prodution! i like that you seem to go above and beyond for your guests to make the production itself better.

@journeytothestage

9 ай бұрын

That's an incredibly kind and encouraging thing to day. I've learned a lot and I'm definitely still learning. Reading a comment like yours makes me want to get even better. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.

Allow the option to watch the video with translation in Portuguese subtitles, please

@journeytothestage

28 күн бұрын

I'm not sure how to do that put I'll check it out. Thank you

I believe when Hendrix was asked what it’s like to be the GOAT he answered you would have to ask Phil Keaggy

@journeytothestage

10 ай бұрын

@Had2Listen, that story has been circulating for several decades. Phil has been asked about it and he doesn't think it happened for several reasons. BUT, it sure gave The Glass Harp and Phil a lot of curious listeners.

@vayabroder729

9 ай бұрын

This anecdote has been told about countless other guitar players. I wonder how true it could be; it’s folklore at this point 🤣😂

@timothydillow3160

8 ай бұрын

@@journeytothestage Jimi was not stuck up loved many different types.. Buddy Guy, Ernie Isley.. he's mentioned ZZ top's guitar player.. he's jammed with John McLaughlin ," ,Nine to the universe "

Ask and you shall receive. I am 67 and my older brother introduced me to Phil's music in the 70s. Tell your wife I subscribed and tell her thanks. I will send this to my brother.

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