On 11 June 2007, Genesis started their “Turn It On Again” reunion tour in Helsinki. It saw the return of Phil Collins on vocals.
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Review: Genesis – Archive I 1967 – 1975 (1998)
In June 1998, Genesis released their first of two “Archive” box sets: “Archive 1967 – 1975” covers the era with Peter Gabriel as lead vocalist.
„Review: Genesis – Archive I 1967 – 1975 (1998)“ weiterlesenGenesis history: The last show of “The Lamb” tour
On 22 May 1975, Genesis played the last show of their ambitious “The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway” tour. It was also their last gig with Peter Gabriel as lead singer.
„Genesis history: The last show of “The Lamb” tour“ weiterlesenReview: Genesis – A Winter’s Tale (1968)
On 10 May 1968, the second single of Genesis’ first album was released. Like its predecessor and its successor, it flopped. Here’s the tale of “A Winter’s Tale”.
„Review: Genesis – A Winter’s Tale (1968)“ weiterlesenGenesis history: Ray Wilson announced as new lead vocalist
On 6 June 1997, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford of Genesis announce the band’s new lead singer after Phil Collins’ departure: 28 year old Ray Wilson.
„Genesis history: Ray Wilson announced as new lead vocalist“ weiterlesenReview: Genesis – 3×3 (EP/1982)
In May 1982, Genesis released “3×3”, an extended-play featuring three previously unreleased track from their 1981 album “Abacab”.
„Review: Genesis – 3×3 (EP/1982)“ weiterlesenGenesis history: “We Can’t Dance” in Tampa – The story of the 1992 tour
Tampa, Florida, 17 May 1992. Genesis leave the stage at the fourth show of their gigantic “We Can’t Dance” tour after just two songs. They leave behind an almost rioting audience. The band had to cancel the show after “Land Of Confusion” and “No Son Of Mine” due to Phil Collins’ throat problems. Luckily enough, this was just a one-time affair. The “We Can’t Dance” tour became one of their biggest productions in terms of stage setup and venues.
Let’s take a look back at the massive production of the “We Can’t Dance” tour.
„Genesis history: “We Can’t Dance” in Tampa – The story of the 1992 tour“ weiterlesenGenesis history: Live at the Roundhouse 1970
On 11 March 1970, Genesis played one of their biggest gigs of their early career at the Atomic Sunrise Festival at the Roundhouse Club in London. The event featured artists like David Bowie and Hawkwind and was sponsored by Yoko Ono. A few weeks later Genesis signed to the Charisma label.
„Genesis history: Live at the Roundhouse 1970“ weiterlesenGenesis history: The Rainbow shows in January 1977
Genesis started their “Wind & Wuthering” tour at the Rainbow Theatre in London on 1st January 1977. They played the venue for three nights. Those shows were the first with Chester Thompson on drums. Also, the tour was the last with guitarist Steve Hackett.
„Genesis history: The Rainbow shows in January 1977“ weiterlesenGenesis history: Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010
On 15 March 2010, Genesis were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford, Tony Banks and Steve Hackett were present alongside live members Chester Thompson and Daryl Stuermer. Peter Gabriel did not attend the event. The band was inducted by Phish frontman Trey Anastasio.
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