THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 1, 2024 Page 3 ~ Malden Musings ~ MHS Alumni Hall of Fame Banquet By Peter Levine F ellow Maldonians, it is that time of the year again! The Malden High School Alumni Association’s 6th Alumni Hall of Fame Banquet will take place Friday, May 3, at (the iconic) Anthony’s of Malden on Canal Street. Nomination forms are available at the main offi ce at Malden High School or at: http:// maldenhighalumni.com/. Don’t be left out, get your choice in asap; nomination papers are due back by February 24 and can be mailed to: MHSAA, Inc., PO Box 47, Malden, MA 02148. If you have any questions, contact: Anthony Dickinson at anthonyndickinson@gmail.com. This year it is an honor and my extreme (pun intended) pleasure (actually, mine, my sister Barbara and Gary Cherone’s) to nominate bassist Philip Bynoe for consideration for induction into the Alumni Hall of Fame. Philip, being one of the most successful, most well-known, most talented musicians ever to graduate MHS, is still performing and creating music in 2024. At MHS the 1979 graduate was involved in the orchestra/band and studied music theory all the while playing in a ton of groups before college. After Malden High (pre-stardom), Phil attended Berklee, where he studied with Berklee giant Wit Brown, practicing relentlessly and changing bands several times in the ensuing years. Destiny stepped in. Nuno Bettencourt and Gary Cherone from the band Extreme introduced Philip to Mike Mangini (Extreme/Dream Theater drummer). Soon, he and Mangini were playing together in the “Rick Berlin Band.” They entered and won a local rhythm section competition, and it was Mangini who later got Philip an audition with Steve Vai. The rest, as they say, is history. Philip went on to work regularly with superstar guitarist Vai (and Joe Satriani), touring with him/them since 2012, a role he previously held from 1996 to 2000. He has also played on four of Vai’s studio albums. Amazing stuff for a Malden guy! Speaking of Amerige Park’s Gary Cherone, here’s a well-deserved nod to GC for remaining true to his down-to-earth Malden roots – never getting lost in the insanity of the profession he chose. This is what Gary Advertise in Print or Online, reach thousands of readers by calling 617-387-2200. Mid-grade Regular $3.88 95 64 93 Over 45 Years of Excellence! Full Service $3.65 Order online at angelosoil.com 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 MHS 1979 graduate Philip Bynoe had to say about Phil’s Hall of Fame nomination: “Phillip, my classmate and dear friend was the first in the flesh musician I looked up to in high school, long before my dreams of being in a band materialized, Phil was already a pro playing in nightclubs around town. I was in awe of his talent then and still am! He has gone on to tour the world over with many elite artists and Phil has played second fi ddle to none! He cannot help but shine on any stage! And may I add a personal note: throughout his whole amazing career Phil has remained a true gentleman. I am honored to call him my friend and a very worthy candidate for the hall.” Check out some of these famous Maldonians now ensconced in the Alumni Hall of Fame: • Gary Cherone – Extreme frontman, pretty decent hoop player, and Amerige Park’s most famous son (besides Cliff Cioffi , of course – insert smiley face). • Bobby Sager – billionaire philanthropist, Park Street’s most famous son, and the only person I know who has a working ATM machine in their living room. • John Volpe – MHS Class of 1926, United States Ambassador to Italy, second United States Secretary of Transportation, 61st and 63rd Governor of Massachusetts and in his spare time Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration. Amazing career. • Kevin Cullen – renowned journalist and author – his time at The Boston Globe is legendary. Also, not a bad little athlete when we were growing up. MUSINGS| SEE PAGE 18 Open Daily 4:00 PM Closed Sunday Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Monday & Tuesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s SHOP LOCAL & DROP BY FOR DINNER! www.eight10barandgrille.com
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