Turns 64 today.
When I think of him, I believe he is the artist that I've received the most 'entertainment' from.
The drums, then drums and vocals with Genesis; his solo catalog; his work with other artists and other genres, his stage presence while performing.
There was a Genesis concert that I attended where I was seated behind the stage. Yes, it was great sitting right behind Chester Thompson to see how he worked, but still, I could only see the back of Mike and Daryl's heads, and could not see Tony at all.
Phil make a point of coming to the back of the stage to face the sections like mine on more than one instance during the concert.
If I met him, I would thank him for years of listening pleasure.
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