Meet the most non-wanted men in O.C.
Phil Benson
Lead Vocals & Guitar
Phil was a product of the 90's, and throughout his formative years, his generation's musical influences consisted mainly of late 90's Grunge and Metal artists to the likes of Alice in Chains, Staind, Black Label Society, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden to name a few.
Phil cites his dad, Jon, as being the biggest musical influence in his life. As the son of an experienced drummer, Phil believes it was a major advantage to be exposed to such a large and diverse catalog of music at a young age.
When asked what it means to be an Outlaw, he said, "To me, being an Outlaw means going outside the scope of what's comfortable or familiar and having your own identity. There are a number of other bands out there that do a good job of blending in and filling the silence. However, OUTLAW is no background band.
When Phil isn't busy jamming and performing live, he enjoys movies, floating the channel in Lake Havasu and straight whiskey on the rocks.
Phil resides in Orange County and plays a Martin OMCE Shadowburst (No. 33 of 50) that he has affectionately named "Charlotte".
Eddie Diaz
Guitar and wisecracks
Eddie began his musical mission in 4th grade many years ago. Beginning his musical studies on trumpet, he played all through school and freelanced in the latin music scene for 15 years. In a moment of clarity/lunacy, he decided to transfer his passion to another instrument that had always been on his mind. The guitar.
His influences are all the classic great bands and players that created some of the best music of our generations such as the Eagles, Ritchie Valens, Elvis, The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, Eric Clapton, SRV and modern-day guitar slingers such as Derrick Trucks and Chris Buck. When asked what he likes about being an Outlaw, he says, "Well...I started this band, so I HAVE to like it...". He lives in La Mirada with his wife, Sarah.
Eddie uses Fender Strats and Taylor acoustics. He is confident that neither company knows this because they would've demanded them back by now.