Greg Phillinganes is stepping away. His IG announcement is below. With Dave and Steve P. out, I can't think of anyone better. I wonder if Dennis Atlas will fill both roles.
https://www.instagram.com/greg_philling ... CQXn1FeIQ/
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This year, however, I’m feeling strongly led in a different direction. For this reason, I have decided to step away from the band so I can be more present in the lives of my family.
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Greg P Taking A Break
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Greg P Taking A Break
by The_Noble_Cause » Sun Jan 04, 2026 5:11 am
"I think we should all sue this women for depriving us of our God given right to go down with a clear mind, and good thoughts." - Stu, Consumate Pussy Eater
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Re: Greg P Taking A Break
by Sundet » Mon Jan 12, 2026 5:17 am
Sounds like a very amicable departure and a very worthy close to Greg's time with the band. It seemed like it ended on a sour note back in 2008.
Wonder who will step in. I am guessing a meat and potato keyboardist who can also play a bit of guitar, which could open the door for a few tunes we haven't heard live since Tony Spinner was in the band (such as Mad about You, which is a Joe Williams/Paich co-write after all and one we've never heard Joe sing).
Wonder who will step in. I am guessing a meat and potato keyboardist who can also play a bit of guitar, which could open the door for a few tunes we haven't heard live since Tony Spinner was in the band (such as Mad about You, which is a Joe Williams/Paich co-write after all and one we've never heard Joe sing).
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Re: Greg P Taking A Break
by JohnH » Thu Jan 15, 2026 4:36 pm
Thanks for posting. Surprisingly, this has not popped up on my FB feed, so you’re the first to tell me.
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Re: Greg P Taking A Break
by The_Noble_Cause » Thu Jan 15, 2026 10:39 pm
Someone on The Noticeboard claims that multi-instrumentalist, Rai Thistlethwayte, from Hagar's current band, has the gig. Very talented guy. We'll see.
I think the door is always open for Greg to come back.
I think the door is always open for Greg to come back.
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Re: Greg P Taking A Break
by OlHoag » Sat Jan 17, 2026 4:22 am
The_Noble_Cause wrote:Someone on The Noticeboard claims that multi-instrumentalist, Rai Thistlethwayte, from Hagar's current band, has the gig. Very talented guy. We'll see.
I think the door is always open for Greg to come back.
Interesting as I saw Phillinganes is going to tour with Hagar this year.
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