First Name |
Anthony
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Last Name |
Phillips
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Alternative Name |
Ant, The Vicar, Vic Stench
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Birthday |
23rd December, 1951
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Birthplace |
London, England
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Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn
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Nationality |
British
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Occupation |
Songwriter
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Music Genre (Text) |
Classical, folk, progressive rock, neo-classical, soundtrack, folk rock, electronic
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Music Genre |
Pop/Rock
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Year(s) Active |
1967-present, 1967–present
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Music Style |
Adult Contemporary, Prog-Rock, New Age, Solo Instrumental, International, Stage & Screen, TV Soundtracks, Soundtracks, Finger-Picked Guitar, Ambient, Techno-Tribal, Electronic, Album Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock
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Music Mood |
Brooding, Cerebral, Tense/Anxious, Gentle, Complex, Reserved, Reflective, Somber, Sparse, Lush, Indulgent, Ambitious, Knotty, Sprawling, Warm, Soft, Theatrical, Hypnotic, Laid-Back/Mellow, Rousing, Elaborate
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Instrument |
Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
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Instrument (text) |
Guitar, keyboards, vocals, bass guitar, dulcimer, drums, percussion, bouzouki, cello, double bass
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Record Label |
Virgin, Voiceprint, Hit & Run, Vertigo, RCA, Arista, Passport, Hit & Run Music
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Associated Acts |
Genesis, Camel
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Official Websites |
http://anthonyphillips.co.uk
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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. After Phillips recorded From Genesis to Revelation and Trespass with the band, he left in July 1970 and learned to play more instruments before he began a solo career.