His unforgettable drum crescendos with the megaband Genesis made an indelible mark on the ‘70s. His solo work, often with vibrant video, television or film aspects, defined the ‘80s—earning him two GrRAMMY Awards, an Academy Award, two Golden Globes, three ASCAPs, two BMIs and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Philly remembers Phil Collins as the only performer to play both London and Philadelphia for the historic LIVE AID show in 1985.

Philly’s Biggest Rock Band turns up the volume with frequent guest conductor and rock specialist Stuart Chafetz in this tribute to an icon—featuring Broadway rock 'n’ roll headliner Aaron Finley from “Rock of Ages” and “Kinky Boots” with acclaimed percussionist and Temple University graduate Brian Kushmaul. It’s “Easy Lover,” “One More Night,” “Two Hearts,” “Another Day In Paradise,” and the unforgettable “In The Air Tonight.”

GRAMMY Awards: 5 Nominations, 2 Wins
Academy Awards: 2 Nominations, 1 Win
Golden Globe Awards: 3 Nominations, 2 Wins

Guest Artists

Stuart Chafetz, conductor

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Stuart Chafetz is a conductor with a dynamic podium demeanor and a refined sense of audience engagement. Increasingly in demand with orchestras across the continent, Chafetz will be on the podium in Seattle, Detroit, Naples, Phoenix, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Vancouver, and many more this season.

He’s had the privilege to work with renowned artists such as Chris Botti, Michael Bolton, America, Roberta Flack, George Benson, Richard Chamberlain, The Chieftains, Jennifer Holliday, John Denver, Marvin Hamlisch, Thomas Hampson, Wynonna Judd, Jim Nabors, Randy Newman, Jon Kimura Parker, and Bernadette Peters.

He previously held posts as resident conductor of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and associate conductor of the Louisville Orchestra. As principal timpanist of the Honolulu Symphony for twenty years, Chafetz would also conduct the annual Nutcracker performances with Ballet Hawaii and principals from the American Ballet Theatre. It was during that time that Chafetz led numerous concerts with the Maui Symphony and Pops. He annually leads the Spring Ballet at the world-renowned Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University.

In the summers, Chafetz spends his time at the Chautauqua Institution, where he conducts the annual Fourth of July and Opera Pops concerts with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra in addition to his role as that orchestra’s timpanist.

When not on the podium, Chafetz makes his home near San Francisco, with his wife Ann Krinitsky. Chafetz holds a bachelor’s degree in music performance from the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati and a master’s from the Eastman School of Music.

Aaron Finley, vocalist

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Born and raised in Bozeman, Montana, Aaron C. Finley’s career has spanned from coast to coast as a professional actor and singer. Educated at Pacific Lutheran University in Seattle, he quickly became at top-tier talent in the Pacific Northwest, appearing in productions of Jesus Christ Superstar(Jesus/Judas), Rent (Roger), Fiddler on the Roof (Perchik), Hairspray (Link Larkin), It Shoulda Been You (Greg Madison). Among his other regional roles, Aaron originated the role of Billy in the new musical Diner, based on the Barry Levinson film, with music and lyrics by Sheryl Crow and direction by Kathleen Marshall.

Aaron made his Broadway debut in 2013, starring as Drew Boley in Rock of Ages. Next, he took over the role of Brian Howard in It Shoulda Been You, directed by David Hyde Pierce. He most recently was seen in the Broadway production of Kinky Boots as leading man, Charlie Price. Among his other work in New York, he participated in a lab production of George Takei’s Broadway musical, Allegiance as well as other workshops and readings of new works. Follow him on Twitter/Instagram @aaroncfinley and aaroncfinley.com.

Brook Wood, vocalist

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Brook Wood is a singer based in New York City. She is currently touring with some of Broadway's best singers in Neil Berg's "50 Years of Rock and Roll" all over the country. She originated the role of JP Morgan in the Adirondack Theatre Festival's production of "Nikola Tesla Drops The Beat" as well as the role of Molly in Jeremy Schonfeld and Emily Goodson's rock musical "SPUN." She was also seen in the PATH Fund's "Rockers on Broadway" at Le Poisson Rouge benefiting Tom Kitt. Upon moving to New York in 2013 she set sail onboard Holland America Line's ms. Westerdam as a principal singer. She is a native of Indianapolis, Indiana and a graduate of Indiana University. Instagram: @browood