Matt Phillips (1927-2017): A Revival of Monotype Matt Phillips was born in New York City on March 13, 1928, to Sheryl Jean Jacks and Phillip LaDon “Donnie” Phillips Sr. He moved with his family to Leesburg, Georgia when he was 12, marking an early formative experience that would shape his artistic sensibilities. From a young age, Phillips demonstrated a passion for music, particularly guitar playing, nurtured by his friend Benjamin Ne…