Derrick Phillips -- "The Man That Was Killed Twice"

By Johnny Thomas Fowler

Published July 31, 2024 at 4:12 PM EDT

Derrick Phillips is a folksinger, songwriter, storyteller, and multi-instrumentalist from Easley, SC. He has been written up as "One of the upcountry's most dynamic folksingers". He has appeared on NPR and ETV at various times, and his most recent

Recording project, From the Mountains to the Sea, an album of traditional folksongs and original compositions by father and son, Phillips & Quinn

derrickphillips53@gmail.com

Johnny Thomas Fowler

Johnny has been part of the WNCW family for over 30 years. He is a professional storyteller and musician whose work is rooted in the traditions of old-time music and folk culture. John has received numerous honors, including First Place Banjo at the Mountain Dance Folk Festival and being a two-time Harmonica Champion at the Fiddler’s Grove Old Time Music Festival. It is a true honor for him to host the very popular This Old Porch on WNCW.

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