Biographies of the band and crew

We are delighted to share our personal biographies, revealing the story behind the Book!
Just click on the link of your favourite band member and read-on!

Russ Wilson

Russ Wilson Dynamic Jazz Fusion drummer passionate about Progressive Rock Photo by Tim Bastock Equipment List Russ is an Endorsee of Istanbul Mehmet Cymbals, Hardcase Drum Cases, The Kelly SHU Bass drum Mic Mount & Baskey Rugg Luggs. Yamaha Maple Custom Absolute Kit in Vintage Natural Finish – 8″, 10″, 12″ 13″, 14″, 16″ toms, […]

Anton

Anton Dluzewski Official Photographer and close friend of the band A bit about Anton Anton saw the band at our first ‘real’ gig at the Tropic in 2009. He presented us with a montage of images so artistically put together that we all became instant fans of his. Since then his photography has amazed and […]

Ryan

Ryan Watson Lighting Design and Effects – a genius for creating just the right visuals A bit about Ryan Ryan has surpassed all expectations in his role as lighting designer. As Kirk’s son we happy to let him ‘do the lights’ in the early days, however, he constantly strives to enhance the show, introducing such […]

Phildas Bhakta

Phildas Bhakta The Legendary Orange Turbanned Drummer Equipment List Gretsch Custom Nitron Black 7 piece kit (The Classic Phil Collins model) Noble & Cooley Piccolo snare Sabian hats and 16″ 17″ 19″ HH crashes, HH 21″ Raw Bell Dry Ride Phil Collins signature Ride cymbal Wuhan 21″ riveted China Ludwig Speed King pedal Premier Hi-Hat […]

Nigel Betteridge

Nigel Betteridge An uncanny similarity to both Gabriel and Collins Nigel’s Costumes “King Canute” from Can Utility and the Coastliners “The Winkler” from Get Em Out by Friday “Maggog” from Apocalypse in 9/8, Supper’s Ready “The Flower” from Willow Farm, Supper’s Ready “The Old Man” from The Musical Box Featured Appearances Carpet Crawlers Watch […]

Kirk Watson

Kirk Watson The multi-talented Mike Rutherford impersonator! Equipment List Rickenbacker custom built copy 12/4 Fender American series 2007 Switchable Jazz Bass Fender American built 1977 Precision Bass Tanglewood TW45/12 12 string electro acoustic Trace Elliot GP11 1981 4 x 12 150w comboMidi bass pedalsMU80 Module (Moog taurus sounds) Featured Appearances Kirk’s 12 string wizardry in The Musical […]

Howard Boder

Howard Boder An extraordinary tribute to the great Tony Banks Equipment List Yamaha P80 PianoHammond SK1 OrganYamaha S30 Synth Memotron Rack Module (all original sampled Genesis sounds)Roland PC180 Midi Controller Yamaha 12 string guitarTapco 100 12-channel mixer120W Roland Cube Amp Featured Appearances Firth of Fifth Watch Video Howard Boder on recreating Tony Banks sounds for […]

Bob Arnold

Bob Arnold A studied sonic accolade to Steve Hackett Equipment List Gibson Les Paul Gold Top Electric Guitar The classic Steve Hackett guitar that he famously played his Firth of Fifth solo on. He used this extensively during his time with Genesis. Takamine 12-string electro-acoustic Yamaha CGX171CCA concert classical 6 string Featured Appearances Firth of […]