November 19, 2011
New Anthony Phillips '2 in 1' Reissue Coming in February 2012

Although not yet reported on the official Anthony Phillips site, we've learned that Anthony Phillips' Private Parts & Pieces 3 & 4 will be reissued in a '2 in 1' package in Europe on February 7, 2012. In the recent past, similar budget-priced '2 in 1' Anthony Phillips packages have been released for Private Parts & Pieces 1 & 2, Private Parts & Pieces 5 & 6, and more.

November 17, 2011
New Italian Mike Rutherford Biography Finally Released
 

As first reported here back in July, Silent Runner, a new Italian language biography by co-founding Genesis guitarist/bassist Mike Rutherford is available now by noted Italian music biographer Mario Giammetti. The 320-page book includes a healthy selection of color and black and white photographs and discography information along with details spanning Rutherford's career with both Genesis and Mike and The Mechanics. Silent Runner is the latest in a series of Genesis related books by Giammetti, who has already completed similar reputable Italian language biographies on Anthony Phillips, Phil Collins, Steve Hackett, Tony Banks and, of course, Genesis. Order your copy today!

November 17, 2011
Chester Thompson Appears on Christof Moser CD

For those who may have missed it (I know I did!), Chester Thompson appears on the latest album by German pianist/composer, Christof Moser. The album, Piano*Drum, features Chester Thompson on "Bach Remixed" (parts I-VII), and "Amuse Bouche." Chester's parts were recorded at Omnisound Studio in Nashville, Tennessee back in August 2010 (Gramola Records, catalog # 98866). This CD is available exclusively in Germany.