{"product_id":"genesis-promo-photos-2-schertz-6","title":"Genesis 1983 Official Promo Photo by Robert Ellis | Craig \"Chief\" Schertz Closet","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn original 1983 Genesis official promotional photograph from the personal collection of Craig \"Chief\" Schertz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhil Collins is nominated for induction into the \u003cstrong\u003eRock \u0026amp; Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist in 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the upcoming induction ceremony in November 2026 — making this an especially timely piece of rock history to own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaptured by \u003cstrong\u003elegendary rock photographer Robert Ellis\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is from the highly stylized, high-contrast black-and-white photoshoot widely distributed by \u003cstrong\u003eAtlantic Records and Virgin Records\u003c\/strong\u003e to promote the \u003cem\u003eGenesis\u003c\/em\u003e self-titled album and its massive subsequent \u003cstrong\u003e1983–1984 Mama World Tour\u003c\/strong\u003e. The image is striking — three figures in a darkened room, lit by a single window, arms crossed, staring into the middle distance. It is one of the most recognizable promotional images from Genesis's commercial peak — and from Phil Collins' reign as one of the biggest artists on the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSHOWCO provided the production for the Mama Tour, and Craig Schertz was part of that crew. This photograph passed through the hands of the people who made that tour happen — verified provenance, one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLooking for more from Craig's Phil Collins archive? See also: \u003cstrong\u003ePhil Collins Personal Family Christmas Cards (Set of 7) Illustrated by Clive Collins\u003c\/strong\u003e — also available in the Craig \"Chief\" Schertz Closet.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Genesis 1983 official promo photograph\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhotographer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robert Ellis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistributed by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atlantic Records \/ Virgin Records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genesis Mama World Tour 1983–1984\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e SHOWCO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original vintage — see photo for details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Craig \"Chief\" Schertz personal collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eProceeds from Craig \"Chief\" Schertz Closet benefit SHOWCO alumni and music industry charities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHOWCO ® Archives - Swag Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48466946326722,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1005\/4594\/files\/GENESIS_PROMO_PIC_page-0001.jpg?v=1786230035","url":"https:\/\/shop.showcoarchives.com\/products\/genesis-promo-photos-2-schertz-6","provider":"SHOWCO ® Archives - Swag Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}