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Phillip Boa
Phillip Boa formed in Vienna in the mid-1980s, with Boa himself coming from a background in journalism and music criticism. The band's debut album 'Boaphenia'...
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Phillip Boa formed in Vienna in the mid-1980s, with Boa himself coming from a background in journalism and music criticism. The band's debut album 'Boaphenia' came out in 1987, mixing post-punk and glam rock elements. Early members included guitarist Bernhard Speer and bassist Peter Vieweger.
Their 1991 song 'Love on Sale' became one of their better-known tracks, with its direct emotional tone. The band's lyrics often dealt with difficult subjects, which sometimes drew criticism alongside their following.
Phillip Boa went through several lineup changes over time, with Boa remaining the consistent presence. They kept releasing albums like 'Bleach' in 1994 and 'The House of Phi Boa' in 2005. Another song, 'Satellite Man,' also appears among their work.
The band has continued performing and recording, maintaining a place in alternative rock circles without much mainstream attention.
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