The Australian music industry is in mourning after the death of renowned guitarist Phil Emmanuel.
The 65-year-old reportedly died on Thursday evening in the NSW town of Parkes after a sudden asthma attack.
"On behalf of the family, it is with great sadness that I announce the passing of our much loved brother, Philip Ernest Emmanuel," his brother Darcy told Fairfax Media.
"We are all devastated."
Emmanuel was widely regarded for his technical skills and versatility, and toured Australia extensively with his guitarist brother Tommy as "The Emmanuel Brothers".
He performed with Australian and international music superstars, including Slim Dusty, Dolly Parton, Lee Kernaghan, Willie Nelson, John Farnham, Ian Moss and Jimmy Barnes.
"One of the great guitar players," Barnes tweeted on Friday.
"You will be sadly missed."
