PHIL MANZANERA

Call them glam or art rock, Roxy Music sounds like no other band. While debonair frontman Bryan Ferry and electronics wizard Brian Eno have claimed most of the limelight since the group’s inception, guitarist Phil Manzanera is perhaps most responsible for the group’s signature sound (often using his “signature” 1964 'Cardinal Red' Gibson Firebird VII). His soaring solos are among the most exciting ever committed to tape, but his name does not appear in the “who’s the best guitarist” polls that litter social media. His work as a musician, producer, and collaborator with some of the most influential creators in music has left an indelible mark, whether you know his name or not.