Anthony Phillips
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For other people named Anthony Phillips, see Anthony Phillips (disambiguation).
Anthony Edwin Phillips (born 23 December 1951) is an English musician, songwriter, producer and singer who gained prominence as the original lead guitarist of the rock band Genesis, from 1967 to 1970.[1] He left in July 1970 and learned to play more instruments, before he began a solo career.
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Birth name | Anthony Edwin Phillips |
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Born | (1951-12-23) 23 December 1951 (age 72) Chiswick, England |
Genres | Progressive rock, folk rock, neo-classical, electronic |
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Years active | 1967–present |
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Website | anthonyphillips |
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Phillips released his first solo album, The Geese & the Ghost, in 1977. He continues to release solo material, including further solo albums, television and film music, collaborations with several artists, and compilation albums of his recordings.