Phil Seymour

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Phil Seymour
Seymour in 1982
Background information
Birth name	Philip Warren Seymour
Born	(1952-05-15)May 15, 1952
Origin	Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
Died	August 17, 1993(1993-08-17) (aged 41) Tarzana Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Genres	Rock Power pop New wave
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, drummer, guitarist, bassist, producer
Instrument(s)	Drums, bass guitar, guitar, vocals
Years active	1974–1993
Labels	Shelter Records Boardwalk Records EMI
Website	philseymour.org

Philip Warren Seymour (May 15, 1952 – August 17, 1993) was an American drummer, singer, guitarist and songwriter, best known for the singles "I'm on Fire" (with The Dwight Twilley Band), his own solo hit "Precious to Me" and for providing backing vocals on Tom Petty's hits "American Girl" and "Breakdown." His solo work is revered among fans of power pop.^[1]