Originally from the musically rich Gulf Coast of Texas, PHIL GAMMAGE now lives and works in New York City. Growing up in Texas, he was inspired to play and write music by such local rock and roll musicians as the 13th Floor Elevators, ZZ Top, and bluesman such as Jimmy Reed and Lightnin' Hopkins.

Moving to New York City in 1980, he co-founded the rock band CERTAIN GENERAL with Parker Dulany. Playing lead guitar with that band until 1985, he co-wrote and performed on the records Holiday of Love, Faraway in America and the critically acclaimed November's Heat. This popular and best selling record was declared 1985 rock album of the year by the French press. In 1990 November's Heat was released in Europe on CD for the first time and 1999 saw the first American CD release. GAMMAGE toured Europe with CERTAIN GENERAL in 1984 and 1985.

Focusing on the rock trio THE CORVAIRS in the mid to late eighties, he wrote, produced, and performed on the records Temple Fire, Rio Blanco, and Hitchhiker.

In the early 1990's GAMMAGE released a trilogy of critically solo records: "Night Train", "Kneel to the Rising Sun", and "Cry of the City". These records showcased PHIL's songwriting, guitar playing and vocals talents and found him exploring in depth blues and acoustic musical styles. Highlights from these three records will be featured in the upcoming Last Call CD compilation Motel Songs 1990-1993.

As the nineties have progressed PHIL GAMMAGE has continued to grow as both an artist and musician. On the 1998 VOODOO MARTINI release Exotic and Mysterious, the Sounds of Voodoo Martini Phil explored Latin and lounge rhythms as both a composer and vocalist/guitarist. He has also worked with New York City jazz musicians in a new project called

1999 has seen a newly reunited CERTAIN GENERAL record and release in the U.S. a new album "Signals From the Source" featuring GAMMAGE's distinctive lead guitar work. The year 2000 will bring the release of PHIL's highly anticipated fourth solo effort "Lowlife Street" on France's Last Call Records. This record takes up musically where his previous three solo records left off...original songs written by GAMMAGE and performed in his unique and dynamic style.