He is a guitarist who was born in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, and began playing guitar at
the age of 11. He was
discovered whilst playing with his band Sweetbottom and was recommended by
George Duke for an audition to back up jazz violinist Jean-Luc Ponty with
whom he recorded four albums.He replaced Steve Hackett, in the band Genesis, in late 1977.He has also played with Phil
Collins in his solo career and he was described by Phil Collins as a
"permanent-temporary-part-time member" of Genesis who went to a
"permanent-touring-recording" member of his new group.He has also co-written several songs
with him and has recorded five solo albums.Other artists he has appeared with
are George Duke, Joan Armatrading, Frida Lyngstad of Abba, Philip Bailey as
well as Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford in their solo careers.
