An unusual Steve Hackett album was released in 1996. Steve recorded new versions of a number of Genesis classics, added an orchestra, and published Genesis Revisited at first only in Japan, but later also in Europe. The album also features an impressive list of guest musicians.
In 1996 a comprehensive and authorized biography about Phil Collins was published. Its author Ray Coleman had, however, already passed away when the excellent book came out.
The band had known it for three years, but it was made official only in March 1996: Phil Collins leaves Genesis to have more time to follow up his own projects. Read about the backgrounds here and also read the official statement.
In October 1995, an interview was also conducted in London with Glen Colson, who initially coordinated the Genesis Archive project.
In 1995 Anthony Phillips released something like a Greatet Hits compilation called Anthology. This CD is of particular interest for those who want to discover the musical world of Anthony Phillips.
In October, we conducted an interview with Tony Banks at the farm in Surrey about the plans for the Genesis Archive box sets.
In 1995 Tony Banks set out for another attempt at solo (commercial) success. With singer Jack Hues he formed Strictly Inc. and released an album that delighted Genesis fans.
The concert film Genesis in Concert 1976 is now available on Laserdisc.
In 1995 Mike + The Mechanics went on tour again. Here is an overview over the tour and essential information.
Their Beggar On A Beach Of Gold brought the Mechanics to Imst, Austria, for the first time.