The band was looking to fill the empty slot left by the departure of Bill Bruford. Phil was familiar with Thompson’s work and in fact, had seen Chester’s last gig with Weather Report.

Seated comfortably on the second floor of the Memphis Drum Shop in December, a crowd of 60 or so watched as Bill Bruford and Phil Collins showcased their ample percussive chops in a ceaselessly ...

The band was looking to fill the empty slot left by the departure of Bill Bruford. Phil was familiar with Thompson's work and in fact, had seen Chester's last gig with Weather Report.

Genesis unveiled their revamped line-up – with Collins as singer-drummer, backed by extra percussionist Bill Bruford – on March 26, 1976, with a concert at Canada's London Arena.

Bill Bruford Moves From Beats To Books The former drummer for Yes, ... He traded drum licks with Phil Collins on stage with Genesis. Later, he had a prolific solo career, ...

With Genesis in 1976 (from left to right): singer Phil Collins, Bill Bruford, guitarist Steve Hackett, bassist Mike Rutherford and keyboard player Tony Banks in Central Park, ...

Bill Bruford left Yes for King Crimson on July 19, 1972. ... Along the way, Bruford was also part of U.K., toured with Genesis during their first dates with Phil Collins as frontman, ...