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Phil recalls how he started getting more in tune with Genesis. He talks about how he met Tony, Peter and Mike. Phil lived with Mike and they shortly going on more gigs and tours.

Phil gets a call and has an opportunity to play at Abbey Road. He agreed not knowing who it was only for it to be George Harrison recording his solo post Beatles album. Phil plays drums in the background for it and he is so excited to buy the album when it came out. He’s so happy to only find out later that they used a different mix. 30 years later Phil got a joke tape from George saying that he’s a conga player.

Phil reflects on how he met Ronny and how he was a jobless drummer. He auditioned a lot and got roles in movies as extras. Ultimately he started drumming and also sang. He joined many bands and someone told him he should sing as well as drum, but he wanted to just drum. Phil doesn’t know what’s in store for him until he’s given the right opportunity.

Phil started his musical stuff very young. He took many lessons as he started to grow up. Influenced by acting and piano/drum lessons he started off uniquely. Phil acted in Oliver and loved acting and lost his voice one time only to be his last time. He later acted in Oliver later on. Phil formed a band later on and emulated his favorite band Action. He’s influenced by many drummers who were his heroes now friends.

Phil reflects on his parents marriage. His father was unfaithful as to why he calls himself a hypocrite talking about it. Married three times and divorced 3 as well was what happened to Phil. His father was in insurance and ironically wanted to be singer like Phil, but his father said no. He was the youngest of 3 children as well.

Phil reflects on a concert in 2016 where his ear is shot. He’s done so much touring and is going to be able to play with his 14 year old son. He reflects on all his times touring and all the stuff he wishes he had done.