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“It was a very difficult thing to accommodate. So it was actually a bit of a relief.
By the time of his departure, the band had grown in stature and success, while Peter’s stage presence and style had become more exuberant and surprising, consisting of wild stage outfits and concept albums.
The band initially tried to hire a replacement for Peter although eventually Phil took on the role of lead vocalist, but by this time Steve had recorded a solo album, thinking Genesis would be no more without Peter.
Genesis in its current form (Image: Getty)
As Phil’s lead vocals became more and more successful, Steve began to yearn for the creative control of his solo work, and in 1977, left the group.
Galloway Forest Park. Picture: Shutterstock CAMPAIGNERS pushing for Scotland s third national park to be created in Galloway have pledged to redouble their efforts ahead of the Holyrood election. It came as they criticised the tired old arguments used by SNP ministers during a debate on the issue in the Scottish Parliament. Ben Macpherson, Scotland s rural affairs and natural environment minister, raised real concerns over the costs associated with new national parks. Addressing MSPs on Thursday, he said: Although we fully understand the desire to maximise the benefits of the area and the enthusiasm for a new national park designation, the Scottish Government’s position remains unchanged at present, with no plans to designate new national parks in Scotland.
Galloway Forest Park. Picture: Shutterstock HOLYROOD is to hear calls for Scotland s third national park to be created in Galloway. SNP MSP Emma Harper said the move could boost physical and mental health as well as benefitting the environment and economy. Campaigners have long called for the creation of more national parks in Scotland to better protect and enhance key rural and coastal areas. The UK boasts 15 national parks but just two – Loch Lomond and The Trossachs and the Cairngorms – are located north of the border. The Scottish Campaign for National Parks (SCNP) and the Association for the Protection of Rural Scotland previously identified seven areas for future consideration.