Celebrate the life and
Celebrate the life and
Celebrate the Life & Legacy of Chuck Philips
Pulitzer‑winning investigative bulldog, music‑industry truth‑teller, relentless champion of the under‑dog — Chuck packed more scoops (and jokes) into one lifetime than most newsrooms print in a decade. On Friday, July 4, 2025, we'll give him the send‑off he always pictured: big stories, stronger drinks, fireworks, and the Pacific rolling in at our feet.
When
Friday, July 4, 2025 - Gather 6:30 p.m. -
Dinner ~ 7 p. m.
Fireworks ~9 p.m.
Where
"Beachside" Room, Shutters on the Beach (1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica). A spacious ocean‑front salon that opens straight onto the sand — plenty of room for every friend who wants to toast Chuck.
Dress
Newsroom‑casual meets beach‑breezy — Hawaiian shirts and dark sunglasses encouraged. But come in your own trade-marked style and stories.
Why
To trade legendary Chuck stories, cry, laugh until the tide comes in, and raise a glass to a life lived in ALL CAPS.
Bring & Share
· Your Favorite Chuck Anecdote — brief or bawdy, the mic is yours.
· Memorabilia — clips, photos, set lists, subpoenas...whatever sparks a grin.
· Appetite — sunset cocktails, coastal‑fresh dinner, and bottomless coffee (he'd haunt us if we skipped the coffee).
Required Reading
Before you arrive, dive into Michael Hiltzik's LA Times tribute "The Legacy of Chuck Philips." It captures the spirit we'll be celebrating.
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-02-06/chuck-philips-remade-music-industry-news-coverage
Celebrate the Life & Legacy of Chuck Philips
Pulitzer‑winning investigative bulldog, music‑industry truth‑teller, relentless champion of the under‑dog — Chuck packed more scoops (and jokes) into one lifetime than most newsrooms print in a decade. On Friday, July 4, 2025, we'll give him the send‑off he always pictured: big stories, stronger drinks, fireworks, and the Pacific rolling in at our feet.
When
Friday, July 4, 2025 - Gather 6:30 p.m. -
Dinner ~ 7 p. m.
Fireworks ~9 p.m.
Where
"Beachside" Room, Shutters on the Beach (1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica). A spacious ocean‑front salon that opens straight onto the sand — plenty of room for every friend who wants to toast Chuck.
Dress
Newsroom‑casual meets beach‑breezy — Hawaiian shirts and dark sunglasses encouraged. But come in your own trade-marked style and stories.
Why
To trade legendary Chuck stories, cry, laugh until the tide comes in, and raise a glass to a life lived in ALL CAPS.
Bring & Share
· Your Favorite Chuck Anecdote — brief or bawdy, the mic is yours.
· Memorabilia — clips, photos, set lists, subpoenas...whatever sparks a grin.
· Appetite — sunset cocktails, coastal‑fresh dinner, and bottomless coffee (he'd haunt us if we skipped the coffee).
Required Reading
Before you arrive, dive into Michael Hiltzik's LA Times tribute "The Legacy of Chuck Philips." It captures the spirit we'll be celebrating.
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-02-06/chuck-philips-remade-music-industry-news-coverage
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