On the 30th June 1990 in the grounds of Knebworth House a concert was staged to raise funds for Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy and the Brit School For Performing Arts. It has since been heralded as the "best British rock concert of all time". The breathtaking performing line-up was drawn entirely from acts who had been recipients of the prestigious Sliver Clef Award presented annually by Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy for outstanding services to the British Music Industry.

"…But Seriously" is Phil Collins' fourth studio full-length album and was released in November 1989. The album featured more organic production, with much more live instrumentation as opposed to the use of drum machines. Four hit singles came from "…But Seriously", and the album topped charts worldwide.