Display MoreI saw the Mechanics for the first time ever recently at Bristol - Tim was incredible and really brought some amazing energy to the show and I had a fantastic time.
I noticed that Mike appeared to be wearing bandages or wrist supports - does he have repetitive strain injury after so many years playing guitars, or was it just a fashion choice?
Also, can I add my vote for a live album, as the current band is on fire.
Thanks
Mike has arthritis... 
Display MoreHi Mike!
These days musicians tend to tour relentlessly because people don't buy CDs anymore (and Spotify doesn't pay so much either). I think Genesis fans are different though. I personally would love, more than anything, new music from "the magic trio" (you, tony and phil). And I think lots of fans would buy a new CD immediately. I would love it if you did like the Beatles (stop touring, make fantastic albums instead).
Best regards
Gustav (I will see you in concert in Stockholm. April 28)
But Phil can't drum...
Hi Christian & all,
I'm going to offer three questions, so please feel free to use any or all of them! 
1. Mike is credited on the new album with "Akai drum programming": what specifically did he use? e.g. MPC X, MPC Live, etc.
2. I have a Sony cassette recorder and cassette tape which purport to have been Mike's: were they actually his, does he recognise them...?? [photo attached]
3. Please would Mike tell us the definitive position re. The Farm recording studio: is it completely shutting down in the next few months?
Many thanks & very best wishes,
Andrew Ward.
aka ARPQuadra
