Phil Kennemore – bass, backing vocals (1974–1991, 1995–2011)
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Full Name: Phillip Kennemore
Description: Bassist, US
Known For: A member of the band Yesterday and Today.
Instruments: Bass
Music Styles: Rock, hard rock/heavy metal
Location: United States of America
Location Born: Oakland, California, United States of America
Date Died: 7th January 2011
Location Died: Stanford Hospital, California, United States of America
Cause Of Death: Cancer
Memorial: On January 7, 2011, bassist Phil Kennemore passed away after a short battle with lung cancer, aged 57.
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BIOGRAPHICAL PROFILE
Phil Kennemore
A member of the band Yesterday and Today.
The band’s name was inspired by The Beatles’ album of the same name.
The original lineup consisted of Haze on drums, Stitzer on piano, Gardner on bass, and Meniketti on lead vocals and lead guitar.
After Wayne Stitzer quit the group, Bob Gardner went from bass to rhythm guitar and piano, and Phil Kennemore was brought in on bass.
In 1974, Gardner left the group and was replaced by Joey Alves.
The band released their first two studio albums, their self-titled debut and Struck Down, through London Records in 1976 and 1978 respectively.
Y&T’s sixth studio album, In Rock We Trust, released in 1984, became the band’s highest charting and selling album, reaching #46 on the Billboard 200. To date, it has sold over 450,000 copies
The band officially disbanded in 1991.
Y&T temporarily reformed in 1995 with a lineup of Dave Meniketti, Stef Burns, Phil Kennemore, and Jimmy DeGrasso, and performed sporadically afterward. The band officially reunited in 2001.
On January 7, 2011, bassist Phil Kennemore passed away after a short battle with lung cancer, aged 57.
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