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.

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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.

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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.

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Jay Berry:

Jay Berry plays bass for Diamond Plate, bringing more than five decades of seasoned musicianship to the band’s sound. Berry first joined forces with Dennis Phillips in Patriot Road as a fill-in bass player, quickly becoming a trusted and integral part of the rhythm section.

With extensive experience across countless styles and settings, Berry provides a flawless backbeat night after night, anchoring the band with precision and feel. Equally comfortable in the recording studio or on stage, his versatility and steady presence elevate every performance. Berry’s deep musical knowledge and reliability make him a cornerstone of Diamond Plate’s live and recorded sound.