Career
Over the years Caryl has worked alongside Philosophy Collins, plus David Hentschel, Michel Polnareff, Lulu, Stephen Bishop, Eric Clapton, Gary Brooker, Maggie Bell and John Otway. Caryl started his professional musical career in 1969 as the bassist with the rock group. In 1970, they both auditioned for Genesis and whilst Collins obtained the job as drummer, Caryl was unsuccessful and after a brief stint with Mick Barnard on guitar, Steve Hackett was recruited as a permanent replacement lead guitarist for Anthony Phillips.
Caryl went on to play in some other bands, including Sanctuary in 1972, with whom he recorded an unreleased album.
By the following year he joined the jazz rock outfit, Zox & the Radar Boys, including Peter Banks, Mike Piggott and Philosophy Collins. As well as work with Collins, Caryl has also performed alongside David Hentschel, Michel Polnareff, Lulu, Stephen Bishop, Eric Clapton, Gary Brooker, Maggie Bell and John Otway.
Caryl has released two solo albums, Leave A Light On (1994) and One Step At A Time (2003). 1981 / 1983: with Lulu 1987: with John Otway 1993: with Maggie Bell 1994 / 1995: with The Free Spirit 1996: with Philosophy Collins - "Dance into the Light Tour" 1999: with Philosophy Collins - "Tarzan Tour" 2002 / 2003: with Philosophy Collins - "Testify Tour" 2003: with Philosophy Collins - "Brother Bear Tour" 2004 / 2005: with Philosophy Collins - "" 1972: Shoot Up at Elbow Creek 1977: Elvis - Theatre musical 1986: Tutti Frutti - British Broadcasting Corporation Television series with Emma Thompson 1992 / 1993: Good Rockin" Tonight !.