Phoenixs Biography

Phoenix Farrell Bass
Date of Birth: 2/8/77

Phoenix's real name is David Michael Farrell

Phoenix was born in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Phoenix grew up in Massachusetts but later moved to Mission Viejo, CA, AND now lives in LA.

After moving to CA, he joined a band in high school called 'Tasty Snax'. The band later changed their name to 'The Snax'

While Phoenix was with The Snax he transitioned from guitar to bass guitar and stayed with it ever since.

Phoenix was the original bass player in Xero.

Phoenix played with Xero until he decided to tour w/ The Snax for a year and a half & then came back to Linkin Park.

Snax was/is a band from Orange County, CA. They are a Christian punk band.

Phoenix was taught how to play guitar by his mom, his greatest inspiration :).

Phoenix is a graduate from UCLA.

Phoenix is also responsible for some of the song writing on the "Hybrid Theory" CD.

Phoenix uses both 4 and 5 string Ernie Ball Sting Ray Bass Guitars and uses SWR Amplifiers.

Phoenix loves Mocha Almond Fudge ice cream.

Phoenix prefers boxers instead of briefs.

The crowd sang 'happy birthday' to Phoenix at Minneapolis concert on Feb 8, 2001.

Phoenix's favorite movie is Braveheart.

Phoenix's most humiliating experience on stage is slipping and falling in front of everyone.

Phoenix's fantasy girl is his girlfriend.

Phoenix moved away from Massachusetts to CA when he was just 5.

Phoenix's Schools & Mascots : Montevideo Mountaineers, La Paz Caballeros, Mission Viejo Diablos, UCLA Bruins.

Phoenix likes to play soccer and snow board.

Phoenix likes: Weezer, Beatles, Deftones, Roots, Bob Marley, Sarah McLaughlin, Hughes & Wagner, Harrod & Funck.

Phoenix wishes he could play the drums.

Phoenix's advice is to take naps.

Most inspirational to Phoenix is his older brother (Joe).

Phoenix's favorite food is Mexican

Phoenix was raised in a Catholic family until 2nd grade... then went to a protestant church.

When they were first starting out Phoenix and Brad were college room-mates so they would drive to practice together.

Phoenix has played lots of instruments including the violin.