Anthony Phillips

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. He left in July 1970 and learned to play more instruments, before he began a solo career.

For other people named Anthony Phillips, see Anthony Phillips (disambiguation).

Anthony Phillips
Phillips in 2005
Background information
Birth nameAnthony Edwin Phillips
Also known as
  • Ant
  • The Vicar
  • Vic Stench
Born (1951-12-23) 23 December 1951
Chiswick, England
GenresProgressive rock, folk rock, neo-classical, electronic
Instrument(s)
  • Guitar
  • vocals
  • Keyboards
Years active1967–present
Labels
  • Hit & Run Music
  • Virgin
  • Voiceprint
  • Vertigo
  • RCA
  • Arista
  • Passport
Websiteanthonyphillips.co.uk

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.

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