John Silver (musician)

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John Silver
Johnathan Silver Genesis.jpg
Background information
Birth nameJonathan Silver
Born1950
OriginOxford, England
GenresProgressive rock
InstrumentsDrums
Years active1968–1969
Associated actsGenesis

Jonathan "John" Silver (born 1950) was the second drummer for the English rock band Genesis. He replaced Chris Stewart in the summer of 1968 and appears on their first full-length album, From Genesis to Revelation, and on the Genesis Archive 1967-75 box set. He left the band in August 1969 and was replaced by John Mayhew after leaving to study at Cornell University.[1]

John Silver was educated at St Edward's School, Oxford, and Genesis rehearsed at his parents' house in Oxford.[2]

Silver lives in London with his wife, Lucy, and children, Leo, Max, and Libby.[citation needed] Silver worked briefly at Thames Television in London in the 1980s.[citation needed]

In 1973, Anthony Phillips, Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins recorded a song dedicated to Silver, called "Silver Song".[3] This recording and other versions of the song have been included on albums by Phillips. Silver also appears on the 1973 recording "Fantomas Opening Theme" which appears on Phillips' Archive Collection Volume II.

References[]

  1. ^ "Genesis on Trespass Complete Interview 3 of 3". YouTube. 23 November 2011. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  2. ^ Easlea, Daryl, Without Frontiers: The Life & Music of Peter Gabriel
  3. ^ "Frequently Asked Questions". Anthonyphillips.co.uk. Retrieved 26 October 2011.
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