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So Simon Collins got busted big time for drugs. I was wondering if anyone knew how that would play a factor in that being the end of SOC.

Didn't know this but shame really. SOC was a promising project and Collins is the hub of it so I presume it could be in jeopardy. Is he likely to go inside for this? Assume its just possession and not dealing(?)

42ndAGE wrote:

So Simon Collins got busted big time for drugs. I was wondering if anyone knew how that would play a factor in that being the end of SOC.

Drugs? Well, it depends on what kind. If you ask me. It doesn't matter. He could have been high as f**k on PCP while making the album and I wouldn't care. I do recreational drugs myself, but mainly psychedelics once in a while so personally the whole drugs thing really wouldn't get to me.
I think it's bogus. I'm sure his dad did a few during his hayday.
I mean come one!

Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣

I like the album a lot, but it does get a bit cumbersome towards the end. That Simon Collins was doings drugs I care nothing about - that is his prerogative. But was dealing his day job?

The world of sound is certainly capable of infinite variety and, were our sense developed, of infinite extensions. -- George Santayana, "The Sense of Beauty"

Perhaps that's part of the reason Kerzner left the band...?

Here's a short report on it. The opening line was cute. "The eldest son of rocker Phil Collins is in too deep."

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/phil-collins-son-busted-drugs-report-article-1.1856431

Saw SoC in Copenhagen recently and walking home after the concert I seemed to surprise Simon standing outside at the back of the condert hall *smoking*. A roadie quickly went inside Simon hurriedly following. Wink

Sound Of Contact frontman thanks fans for support and emphasises: “Claims were completely untrue”

Simon Collins has confirmed the drug charges levelled against him earlier this year have been dropped, and the police investigation into the matter has been closed.

The Sound Of Contact frontman, son of Genesis’ Phil Collins, was arrested in Wiltshire in July on suspicion of dealing class A drugs.

In a statement to TeamRock, Collins says: “Being arrested was in itself a very confusing experience. To find myself implicated in something so serious has made the last few months extremely difficult, both personally and professionally.

“I am grateful to finally be able to tell you all that these claims were completely untrue, and I am pleased to confirm that the matter in relation to myself was closed by the police at the end of September. No charges were filed against me.

“I’d like to thank all of those close to me, my family, friends and all of my fans who have supported me throughout this difficult and stressful time.”

Collins adds: “I’d now simply like to get back to my life and concentrate on writing material for the new album.”

http://prog.teamrock.com/news/2014-12-05/simon-collins-drug-charges-dropped

Excellent news Scott! Thanks for the heads up.

Drugs or not, I'm just glad he's out and ready for a new album.

I am really warming up to the debut, dad-prog or not Tongue

The ending epic Moebius Slip never leaves my MP3 thingy. Love the rhythms Simon cooks up, somewhere between his father's playing and Danny Carey. Though fluidly and effortlessly played it's still a very tribal expression they add to the music. Gives the otherwise suave nature of it a twang that I really dig.

“The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.”

- Douglas Adams

Yep glad to hear this. Solid debut album with hopefully more good stuff to come.

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