Philip Spalding (born 19 November 1957, London, England) also known as Phil Spalding, is an English bass player. He is best known as a session musician and player of Fender Precision Bass guitars. He has played and appeared with performing artists such as Mick Jagger, Seal, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Elton John and Randy Crawford.At an early age he was a successful child model and appeared in a television advertisement for Smiths Crisps.