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.
Their European Beggar On A Beach Of Gold tour brought Mike + The Mechanics to Sweden where they spontaneously tacked on a gig at a local disco. Lars Köster was there.
Peter Cross has enriched many of Anthony Phillips' albums with his paintings. His illustrations for children's books, "children's books" for grown-ups and greeting cards are equally fine in detail and wittily observant. We have outlined the career of this humorous Englishman in our 1995 special for you.