Phil Beer's reputation as a multi-instrumental wizard has gained him international status for over two decades.. Phil worked with Paul Downes as a duo and also in Arizona Smoke Revue. He joined the Albion Band in 1984 and stayed with them until 1991, touring extensively at home and abroad, and recorded many albums. Show of Hands became a full-time partnership from 1991. Phil continues to do session work, most notably on the Rolling Stones 'Steel Wheels' album, and released the acclaimed instrumental album entitled 'The Works' in Summer 1996. Talking Elephant. 2008.