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Many of you have been inquiring about the surprise elimination of Phil Ritchie last week, wondering how Zayra lasted another week. 

Here's what the viewers at home didn't see:

This... is Phil Ritchie

Once a straight-A student? Former marching band member? Tattooed rocker Phil Ritchie is a bundle of surprising contradictions wrapped in a coolly confident demeanor.

Born in 1978 in the small town of Shadyside, Maryland, Phil was constantly on the move as a child, finally landing in Ocean City, Maryland. It was there that the impeccable student and jazz band member found life in rock and roll after he was asked to audition for the band Lennex. He nailed the audition, subsequently fronting the group with such success that they've toured the country racking up impressive stage time with national acts like Cake, Fuel, Bon Jovi and The Goo Goo Dolls.

An enigmatic, powerful performer, Phil finds musical inspiration in the likes of (and among many others) Tom Petty, Tool, Soundgarden, and Jeff Buckley. And with that inspiration, he inspires us as well.

Flickr: Photo album
MySpace: www.myspace.com/lennex

IN THE PRESS

Delmarva rocker seeks taste of rock star reality - The News Journal, July 17, 2006
Delmarva 'Rock Star' on CBS reality television show - The Daily Times, July 21, 2006

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