Phillip Tyler Mckinney, born July 4th, 1972, is the founding member and lead singer/songwriter for Apollo Bay. From a very young age, it was obvious that Tyler had a natural gift for music. At the age of 8, Tyler had placed 3d in the Triomphe de l'Art International Music Competition in Brussels for male operatic solo performance. At 18, Tyler attended Juiliard to study the hurdy-gurdy as well as other medieval instruments. After his education, Tyler departed from his classical roots finding a passion for indie/alternative rock. Tyler founded Apollo Bay in 2012, singing and playing guitar in the band. Tyler now lives in Denison, Tx with his wife and three children.