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About The Band
Dennis Phillips:
Dennis Phillips is the lead guitar player and a vocalist for Diamond Plate, bringing decades of Texas music experience to the band’s sound and stage presence. He originally formed Diamond Plate in 2013, writing and performing original material that later became the foundation for the band’s Freedom recordings.
Phillips has performed across Texas under several projects, including Redneck Jedi, Patriot Road, Day Tripper and Dipped in Chrome, while maintaining a sound rooted in Southern rock, classic country and Texas originals. Known for expressive guitar work and straightforward vocals, his songwriting draws from real-life experiences and Texas culture. Today, Phillips leads Diamond Plate with a renewed focus on original music and high-energy live shows.
Billy Gage:
Billy Gage plays guitar and provides vocals for Diamond Plate, bringing decades of live performance experience to the band’s sound and stage presence. A seasoned Texas musician, Gage is best known as the leader of Providence Iron Works, where he built a reputation for powerful live shows and musicianship rooted in Southern rock and hard-driving Texas music.
Gage has joined forces with Diamond Plate to help expand the band’s live energy and musical depth, blending his experience with the group’s original Texas music and country-rock influences. His guitar work and vocals add a seasoned edge to Diamond Plate’s performances, reinforcing the band’s commitment to authentic, high-energy live shows across Texas.
Roy McCoy:
Roy McCoy is the drummer for Diamond Plate and brings a powerful, natural rhythm to the band’s live sound. The youngest member of the group, McCoy began his music journey behind the scenes as a roadie for Patriot Road, where he learned the demands and discipline of live performance.
His talent behind the drums quickly stood out, leading Dennis Phillips to bring him into the lineup as the original drummer for Patriot Road. Known for his instinctive feel and steady drive, McCoy adds energy and precision to Diamond Plate’s performances, anchoring the band with a style that blends youthful intensity and hard-earned stage experience.
Billy Gage
Roy McCoy
Dennis Phillips
Jay Berry
22 Years ago, in a Band Hall far, far away.
The current lineup for Diamond Plate as of 2026 reinforces the band's deep roots in the Texas music scene, blending long-term collaborators from the Redneck Jedi and Patriot Road eras with seasoned musicians. Current Diamond Plate Lineup (2026) Dennis Phillips: Lead Vocals & Lead Guitar The primary songwriter and founding member of every iteration of the band (Redneck Jedi, Blind Carbon Copy, Patriot Road). Roy McCoy: Drums A cornerstone of the rhythm section who has played with Phillips across multiple projects, including Redneck Jedi and Patriot Road. He is officially credited for the percussion on the 2021 Patriot Road self-titled album. Billy Gage: Vocals & Guitar Brings additional vocal depth and melodic layers to the band's signature "Texas Rock" sound. Stu Chapman: Bass Guitar Provides the low-end foundation for the band's current studio sessions and live performances. Continuity & New Projects This specific configuration of musicians is currently in the studio working on the band's upcoming 2026 album. The inclusion of McCoy, a long-term collaborator, ensures that the rhythmic DNA of the previous "Redneck Jedi" and "Patriot Road" records remains intact while the new members bring fresh energy to the "Diamond Plate" reboot. Current Status: The Diamond Plate Era (2025–Present) As of 2026, the band has officially embraced the Diamond Plate name for their latest chapter, moving away from the "Patriot Road" branding to focus on new material. 2025: Patriot Road is retired as a performing and recording entity. 2025–Present: The band resumes performing as Diamond Plate. 2026: Currently in the studio working on a new, upcoming album under the Diamond Plate name. Complete Historical Timeline (2004–2026) Years Active NameMajor Release / Milestone 2004–05Redneck JediDefiance (2004) & Too Defiant (2005) 2006Blind Carbon CopyBlack and White 2007–12Redneck JediRoad Runner (2008), Unplugged & Underground (2009) 2013–14Diamond PlateLive at the Grand Stafford (2013) 2015–20Redneck JediFreedom (2015) 2021–24Patriot RoadPatriot Road (Self-Titled, 2021) 2025Patriot RoadName Retired 2026Diamond PlateActive; New Album in Production Summary for Fans & Historians This 22-year trajectory shows a band that is not afraid to evolve its branding to match its creative output. While Redneck Jedi remains the most historically prominent name (notably for the cavern recordings), the Diamond Plate era (both in 2013 and now in 2026) represents a specific focus on the band's growth and the future of Dennis Phillips' songwriting.