Phil Martini
Encyclopedia
Phil Martini is a London-based rock drummer. He was a member of heavy rock band Tokyo Dragons
until September 2008.
After their split he joined The Quireboys
, for two years.
In 2009 Martini joined The Union
, a band formed by Luke Morley
and Peter Shoulder.
Also in 2009, Martini became the drummer for Joe Elliott
's Down 'n' Outz
- new band project by the Def Leppard frontman.
In 2010 he played drums for Ian Hunter
's performance at London's High Voltage Festival
.
Tokyo Dragons
Tokyo Dragons were a London-based hard rock band. They achieved success in the UK and worldwide after releasing a successful album, and touring with Nashville Pussy, The Quireboys, Status Quo, Do Me Bad Things and Winnebago Deal....
until September 2008.
After their split he joined The Quireboys
The Quireboys
The Quireboys are an English hard rock band formed in 1984 in London, England, with strong ties to Newcastle. When the band formed they were originally known as The Queerboys and later as the London Quireboys in the United States....
, for two years.
In 2009 Martini joined The Union
The Union (band)
The Union are an English rock band formed in 2009 by Luke Morley, ex-guitarist for Thunder, and Peter Shoulder, formerly of Winterville.-Formation and The Union:...
, a band formed by Luke Morley
Luke Morley
Luke Morley is the lead guitarist and co-songwriter for the rock band The Union. From 1989 to 2009 he was the guitarist, chief songwriter and producer for the hard rock band Thunder...
and Peter Shoulder.
Also in 2009, Martini became the drummer for Joe Elliott
Joe Elliott
Joseph Thomas "Joe" Elliott Jr is an English singer-songwriter, and musician, best known as the lead vocalist and occasional rhythm guitarist of the British rock band Def Leppard. He has also been the lead singer of David Bowie cover band, the Cybernauts and the Mott the Hoople cover band, Down...
's Down 'n' Outz
Down 'n' Outz
Down 'n' Outz are an English band featuring members from Def Leppard, The Quireboys, and Raw Glory. The group covers bands and artists related to Mott the Hoople including Mott, British Lions, and Ian Hunter. Their debut album, My ReGeneration Vol...
- new band project by the Def Leppard frontman.
In 2010 he played drums for Ian Hunter
Ian Hunter
Ian Hunter is the name of:* Ian Hunter , South African/British actor* Ian Hunter , cricketer with Derbyshire County Cricket Club* Ian Hunter , Australian association football player...
's performance at London's High Voltage Festival
High Voltage Festival
High Voltage is a music festival held in Victoria Park, London. The event hosts artists from various strands of rock music, including classic rock, progressive rock, and heavy metal. The first festival was held on the 24 and 25 July 2010...
.