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On 6th September 1998, a very unique concert took place at The Orchard Theatre in Dartford, England. The solo music of Tony Banks, the keyboard maestro from Genesis, was performed live for the very first time.



So how did it all begin?

As most readers of this will know, I have never had the courage to perform live any of the music from my solo albums, (apart from a section of 'Short Cut to Somewhere' that Genesis did as part of a medley at a concert to mark Atlantic Records' fortieth anniversary).

When Duncan contacted me with the idea of doing this concert I thought the idea interesting, but that it would probably never get off the ground. I obviously underestimated his persistence and determination to see the project through.

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The show was recorded live by, Virgin owned, Manor Mobiles in 48 track digital stereo.  The CD was mixed at The Farm, owned by Genesis.