Phil Driscoll
Phil Driscoll | |
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Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, songwriter, producer, minister |
Instrument(s) | Trumpet, voice, keyboards |
Years active | 1969–present |
Labels | Phil Driscoll Music Group |
Website | phildriscoll |
Phil Driscoll (born November 9, 1947) is a trumpeter, singer, composer, and producer. He performs in varying music genres and styles which include
Early life and education
Phil Driscoll was born in
The family subsequently moved to
Career
Early career
While a sophomore at Baylor University, he was offered a contract by
National recognition
During the 1970s, Driscoll performed on national television on the Ed Sullivan, Merv Griffin, Steve Allen, Della Reese, and Arthur Godfrey shows.
In 1972,
Inspirational and other genres
Driscoll eventually became increasingly dissatisfied with his rock and roll lifestyle, and on Christmas morning in 1977, he and his fiancée became born again Christians. He then focused his talents towards Christian ministry.[26]
1980s
In 1980, Driscoll and his family moved to Cleveland, Tennessee. Beginning with Ten Years After (1981), he began recording in the inspirational genre, producing soulful albums whose sound had an appeal to both black and white audiences.[27] He established Mighty Horn Ministries, his contemporary Christian music business, which he also shared on television. In the 1980s Driscoll also played and sang at many of Kenneth Copeland’s ministry conventions.[14]
After several more albums, Driscoll won his first
Driscoll garnered two more Dove Award wins in the mid-1980s – for Instrumental Album of the Year for Celebrate Freedom (1985) and Instrument of Praise (1987). He released an instrumental-only album of hymns, Classic Hymns, in 1988, backed by the London National Philharmonic Orchestra.
1990s
In the 1990s, Driscoll produced more than a dozen new albums, mainly in the
In 1996, Driscoll built a recording studio, Most High Studios, on a farm in Tennessee. He also began The Voice of Praise, a television ministry broadcast on the
Driscoll turned to country music with his 1998 album, Shine the Light. In 1999, he formed his own music label, Phil Driscoll Music Group, with an aim to focus on a wide variety of music styles and crossover appeal in both mainstream and Christian music communities.[36] That same year he was honored as Best Musician of the Year by the Christian Country Music Awards.[37] In the late 1990s, Driscoll's varied touring performances included playing and singing for a tour of Handel's Young Messiah to packed stadiums which seated up to 20,000.[38]
2000s
In the early 2000s, Driscoll began a new music and ministry television show, The Phil Driscoll Connection. His early 2000s albums included Spirit of America (2000), One Nation Under God (2003), Classic Hymns (2004), and Drops of Praise (2006). In 2006 he also released Vintage, which included Driscoll's versions of over a dozen classic mainstream singles such as "The Power of Love", "Old Time Rock and Roll", "The Dock of the Bay", "Lean on Me", "Stand by Me", "When a Man Loves a Woman", and "Try a Little Tenderness".[39]
In 2008, Driscoll released the album Songs in the Key of Worship, which includes his vocal and trumpet performance of the classic hymn "
Historic and ceremonial national performances
Driscoll has performed at the White House for presidents
In the 1980s, Driscoll performed for, made presentations and speeches for, and composed the theme song for President Reagan's
At the 1984
Musical style
Driscoll is known for his bluesy and varied style,[59][60] which he also infuses into gospel, inspirational, and patriotic songs. Driscoll's raspy, blues-like voice has been compared to Ray Charles, Joe Cocker[27][61] and Michael Bolton.[62] His sound ranges from classic rock to country, gospel, patriotic, R&B, pop, and classical styles.[1] He is widely known as being a rare white singer who sings in a convincing black gospel style.[63] As one independent 2006 analysis puts it, "Driscoll has a bluesy-gospel ('soul') style and sings in a course, guttural voice that sounds very much like Ray Charles."[64]
He is noted for incorporating the sound of soul,
Musicianship
Driscoll is celebrated for his virtuosic, inspirational, and quite varied trumpet playing. He is also known as one of the few trumpeters who can reach and play well in the very highest of notes and ranges.
Driscoll's performances and recordings include many mainstream and bluesy works such as "
Personal life
Driscoll married his wife Lynne in 1978. He and Lynne have two children, Jamie and Danielle, and Driscoll has a son, Shawn, from his previous marriage to Patti McDavitt. He married Darlene Bishop in 2018. He resides in Ohio.[69] Driscoll lived in Cleveland, Tennessee from the early 1980s. In the mid-2000s he relocated to Greensboro, Georgia.[70] Driscoll is an accomplished pilot, with commercial, instrument and multi engine ratings.[71]
Cocaine Trafficking Indictment
In January 1978, Driscoll was one of 32 people indicted by a Texas
Tax Evasion
In 2006, Phil Driscoll and his wife Lynne Driscoll were indicted in U.S.
Politics
Driscoll performed at an Evangelicals for Trump event in Cincinnati in March 2020.[84]
Discography
Albums
Year | Album | Peak chart position | Record label | Record producer |
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1970 | Blowin' a New Mind | Word | ||
1972 | A Touch of Trumpet | |||
1978 | Acclaimed and Framed | |||
1981 | Ten Years After | Sparrow Records | ||
1982 | Songs in the Spirit (Vol. 1 & 2) | |||
What Kind of Love | ||||
Sound the Trumpet | Sparrow | Phil Driscoll, Lari Goss | ||
1983 | I Exalt Thee | 15 | ||
1983 | Covenant Children | 26 | Phil Driscoll, Lari Goss | |
1984 | Celebrate Freedom | 33 | ||
1985 | Power of Praise | 12 | ||
1986 | Amazing Grace and Other Favorites | 23 | ||
1986 | The Spirit of Christmas | JCI Associated | Driscoll, Goss, Ken Pennell | |
Instrument of Praise | 7 | Word | ||
1987 | Make Us One | 10 | Compose Records | Driscoll, Bill Maxwell |
1989 | Classic Hymns (Vol. 1 & 2) | Word | ||
1990 | Inner Man | 21 | JCI Associated | Phil Driscoll |
Gabe and the Good News Gang | Mighty Horn | |||
1992 | The Picture Changes | 28 | ||
1993 | Heaven and Nature Swing | 33 | Bill Maxwell, Ralph Carmichael | |
1993 | In His Presence | |||
1994 | Selah I | |||
Warriors | 12 | Word | ||
1996 | All Glory All Honor | |||
A Different Man | Word/Epic | Chris Harris | ||
Selah II | ||||
1997 | LIVE with Friends | Mighty Horn | Phil Driscoll | |
Live Praise & Worship | ||||
1998 | Shine the Light | Phil Driscoll, Jimmy Johnson | ||
1999 | Simple Song | Phil Driscoll | ||
1999 | The Quiet | Bill Maxwell | ||
2000 | Plugged In | |||
2003 | One Nation Under God | |||
2006 | Drops of Praise | Koch Records | Phil Driscoll, Jimmy Johnson | |
2008 | Songs in the Key of Worship | |||
Here and Now | Mighty Horn | |||
2017 | A Muscle Shoals Christmas | Muscle Shoals |
Compilations
- 2006: Vintage (Koch Records)
- 1981: 10 Years After (Sparrow)
- 1991: His Best (JCI Associated)
Video
- 1986: The Power of His Presence (Most High Music)
- 1987: The Spirit of Christmas – A Concert Celebration (Mighty Horn)
- 2001: Phil Driscoll Live at Eagle Mountain International Church (Phil Driscoll Ministries)
Awards
- 1985 Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance – Duo/Group for "Keep The Flame Burning" with Debby Boone
- 1984 GMA Dove Award for Instrumentalist of the Year[28]
- 1985 GMA Dove Award for Instrumental Album of the Year for Celebrate Freedom[28]
- 1987 GMA Dove Award for Instrumental Album of the Year for Instrument of Praise[28]
- 1999 Christian Country Music Award for Best Musician[37]
References
- ^ a b Phil Driscoll: About – Official Facebook page
- ^ "A record sold is a compliment... but a rescued soul is accomplishment". Mighty Horn Ministries. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved July 30, 2013.
- Campus Life. February 1994, Vol. 52 Issue 7, p. 42.
- ^ Grammy Awards – Past Winners Search: Phil Driscoll. National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.
- ^ a b Grammy Awards 1984. AwardsandShows.com.
- ^ Hunt, Dennis. "'We Are The World' Scores In Grammy Nominations". Los Angeles Times. January 10, 1986.
- ^ Chromelin, Richard and Dennis Hunt. "Grammys—Round 1: Pop music". Los Angeles Times. January 11, 1991.
- ^ a b "Phil Driscoll Found Guilty Of 3 Counts Of Tax Evasion". The Chattanoogan. September 18, 2006. Archived from the original on December 2, 2008. Retrieved October 13, 2009.
- ^ a b "Trumpeter Sentenced For Tax Evasion". Encore. January 25, 2007.
- ^ a b Reilly, Peter J (September 7, 2012). "Phil Driscoll To Supreme Court – Enough Not Enough". Forbes. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
- ^ a b "Grammy-winning trumpeter Phil Driscoll convicted in tax case". USA Today. June 8, 2006. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
- ^ Forbes Magazine. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
- ^ a b Poovey, Bill (September 1, 2005). "Trumpeter Phil Driscoll Pleads Not Guilty To Tax Evasion". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f g Hemry, Melanie. "A High Note of Victory" Archived March 5, 2016, at the Wayback Machine. Believers magazine. Kenneth Copeland Ministries. November 2011. Alternate link: issuu.com
- ^ Tulsa Youth Symphony – History Archived October 2, 2013, at the Wayback Machine. TYSO.org.
- ^ Phil Driscoll – Profile at In-Tune Productions
- ^ a b All Music Guide: The Definitive Guide to Popular Music. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2001. p. 599.
- ^ Songs by Phil Driscoll. Hit Parade. 1977.
- ^ Windplayer, Volume 10. Windplayer Publications, 1993. p. 10.
- ^ Brothers, Jeffrey Lee. Hot Hits: Adult Contemporary Charts 1978–2001. AuthorHouse, 2003. p. 78.
- ^ "Southern Lady". Copyright Encyclopedia. 1978.
- ^ "Wasted Years". Copyright Encyclopedia. 1978.
- ^ "Boogie Baby". Copyright Encyclopedia. 1978.
- Florida Times-Union. November 7, 2001.
- ^ "DuvALUMNI: Jazz". MetroJacksonville.com. June 15, 2013.
- ^ "Testimony". Retrieved July 30, 2013.
- ^ a b Carpenter, Bil. Uncloudy Days: The Gospel Music Encyclopedia. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2005. pp. 125–126.
- ^ a b c d Dove Awards – Instrumental
- YouTube
- ^ Darden, Bob. "Gospel Lectern". Billboard. November 30, 1985. p. 34.
- ^ "Number One Awards: Top Inspirational Artists". Billboard. December 27, 1986. p. Y-43.
- ^ Rolf, Carol. "Phil Driscoll to deliver message at Daze of Praise". Log Cabin Democrat. April 23, 2000.
- ^ Music City Tonight: The Killer Bees, Phil Driscoll. TV Guide. Triangle Publications, 1993.
- ^ Phil Driscoll – A Different Man at Cross Rhythms
- ^ Phil Driscoll – Live! With Friends at Cross Rhythms
- ^ a b "Phil Driscoll Launches New Label". Billboard. November 20, 1999. p. 41.
- ^ a b Price, Deborah Evans. "Fox Bros., Cash Reap CCMAs". Billboard. November 13, 1999. p. 36.
- ^ Profile at Cinder Entertainment Archived August 19, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Vintage – Phil Driscoll Archived December 2, 2013, at the Wayback Machine at Napster
- ^ Official Facebook. April 24, 2013.
- ^ Phil Driscoll – Amazing Grace the Seattle Sessions. Saboa Entertainment. 2012.
- ^ Official Facebook. July 13, 2011.
- ^ The Experience Lagos Nigeria with Phil Driscoll and Friends. December 4, 2009. He preaches at Solid Rock church.
- Internet Movie Database
- ^ Symphony of the Universe at Mighty Horn Ministries
- ^ Darden, Bob. "Gospel Lectern". Billboard. October 17, 1992. p. 50.
- ^ Center for Gifted Education. The Road to the White House: Electing the American President. Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, 2002. p. 184.
- ^ "Democratic National Convention: Closing Musical Presentation" C-SPAN. July 13, 1992.
- ^ a b Phil Driscoll Archived April 16, 2014, at the Wayback Machine at Terajay Music.
- ^ "Christian Music on Bill at Six Flags". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. March 31, 1989. p. D6. "Christian musician Phil Driscoll, whose repertoire includes an original anti-drug song titled 'Just Say No,' will perform tonight at the Mount Paran Church of God."
- ^ Guest, Lisa. "Artists Get Involved in 'Just Say No' Campaign". Contemporary Christian Music. June 1987, Vol. 9, Issue 12.
- ^ "Renowned Trumpet Player to Perform". Waycross Journal-Herald. March 19, 1987.
- ^ "Driscoll Concert Thursday Night". The Gadsden Times. January 4, 1988.
- ^ Warren, Lindy. "Christian Music Offers Hope in Wake of Littleton Shooting" Archived June 8, 2010, at the Wayback Machine. CCM Update. May 3, 1999.
- YouTube
- U.S. Department of Defense, American Forces Press Service. February 24, 2000.
- ^ Ehrlich, Ken. At the Grammys!: Behind the Scenes at Music's Biggest Night. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2007. pp. 46–47.
- YouTube
- ^ Phil Driscoll – Bio at AllMusic
- ^ Mortenson, Gary. "Ed Landreth Auditorium Concert: Phil Driscoll". International Trumpet Guild. May 22, 2003.
- ^ Dan Peters, Steve Peters, and Cher Merrill. What About Christian Rock? Bethany House Publishers, 1986. p. 112.
- ^ "Phil Driscoll: A Different Man". crossrhythms.co.uk. October 1, 1996. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
- ^ Schmid, Will. A Tribute to Woody Guthrie & Leadbelly: Teacher's Guide. R&L Education, 1990. p. TG-9.
- ^ a b Arweck, Elisabeth and Peter Jeffrey Collins. Reading Religion in Text and Context: Reflections of Faith and Practice in Religious Materials. Ashgate Publishing, Ltd., 2006. p. 111.
- ^ Dan Peters, Steve Peters, and Cher Merrill. What About Christian Rock? Bethany House Publishers, 1986. p. 187.
- ^ Phil Driscol Interview (video). Circa 1980s.
- YouTube
- ^ Harnum, Jonathan. Sound the Trumpet: How to Blow Your Own Horn Archived February 1, 2014, at the Wayback Machine. Sol Ut Press, 2006. pp. 135, 148.
- ^ Mighty Horn Ministries – Biography
- ^ Mighty Horn Ministries – Contact. MightyHorn.net.
- ^ "Phil Driscoll biography". Last.fm. CBS Interactive. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ^ The Florida Times Union. November 7, 2001. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ^ a b "Gospel Musician Phil Driscoll Faces Sentencing Thursday". The Chatanoogan. January 21, 2007. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ^ a b Odom, Gene (2002). Lynyrd Skynyrd: Remembering the Free Birds of Southern Rock. Broadway Books. pp. 182–183. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
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- ^ ISBN 9780313344268. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ^ Hemry, Emily (November 2011). Phil Driscoll: High Note of Victory. Believers Voice of Victory. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ^ "Trumpeter Convicted of Tax Plot". The Florida Times Union. June 10, 2006. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ^ "Ex-bs&t Member To Trumpet Christian Message in Easton". The Morning Call. June 13, 1992. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ^ "Trumpeter Phil Driscoll convicted in tax case". MSNBC. June 8, 2006. Retrieved October 13, 2009.
- ^ "Phil Driscoll's Brother-In-Law Is Surprise Government Witness". The Chatanoogan. May 10, 2006. Retrieved October 13, 2009.
- Screen Daily. November 2, 2012.
- Indie Wire. November 2, 2012.
- Internet Movie Database
- ^ "Evangelicals for Trump at Solid Rock Church, March 6". www.cincinnati.com. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
External links
- Official website
- Mighty Horn Ministries Website
- Phil Driscoll at Cinder Entertainment
- Phil Driscoll at AllMusic
- Profile at Cross Rhythms
- Phil Driscoll – Official YouTube channel