Johnson suggested instead that they consider jazz - fusion guitarist Daryl Stuermer , who was already a Genesis fan .
They first approached Weather Report 's Alphonso Johnson , but he was primarily a bassist and his style did not fit in with the rest of the band .
Alphonso Johnson suggested instead that they consider jazz - fusion guitarist Daryl Stuermer , who was already a Genesis fan .
They first approached Weather Report 's Alphonso Johnson , but he was primarily a bassist and his style did not fit in with the rest of the band .