Mike Rutherford (Genesis bassist / guitarist) recorded his first solo album in 1979, and the drummer he chose was Simon Phillips. I had heard of Simon at the time but not yet heard his playing. This track shows just how tight and precise he was, which for that time was a bit of a revelation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP1xVtfiXHA
The whole album is pretty good, naturally somewhat resembling late-70's Genesis, and Simon's playing is stellar throughout.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP1xVtfiXHA
The whole album is pretty good, naturally somewhat resembling late-70's Genesis, and Simon's playing is stellar throughout.