Trumpeter Playing the Tax Evasion Blues

A trumpeter who also operates a gospel ministry (MightyHorn Ministry) has been charged with tax evasion. According to a story in the Chatanooga, TN Chatanoogan, Phil Driscoll, his wife and his mother-in-law have been accused of evading taxes by failing to report over $1 million in income by disguising the sale of personal assets. The indictments allege that the evasion has been ongoing for over ten years.

Mr. Driscoll’s website notes that he has been playing the trumpet for over 20 years, won “Musician of the Year” from the CCMA in 1999, and won a Grammy Award in 1984.

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One Response to “Trumpeter Playing the Tax Evasion Blues”

  1. Russ says:
    August 23, 2005 at 11:50 pm

    Phil Driscoll did play at the 2000 Democratic National Convention, according to this story. I couldn’t find a reference to him playing at the 2004 Democratic Convention. He did, though, play at the opening ceremonies for the Clinton Presidential Library.