Recruited by Genesis for their live shows after the departure of former
lead guitarist Steve Hackett in 1977.
Co Wrote "Only You Know And I Know", "Doesn't Anybody Stay Together Anymore", "Something Happened On The Way To Heaven" and "Least You can Do" with Phil Collins.
Phil Collins described Stuermer as a "permanent-temporary part-time member" of Genesis and as a "permanent-touring-recording-member" of his solo act.
Stuermer has also played on Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks' solo albums.