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Topic: Genesis Reunion - latest News!!
Posted By: maani
Subject: Genesis Reunion - latest News!!
Date Posted: September 30 2006 at 22:31
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From the horse's mouth - I saw and heard it myself!
Phil Collins was interviewed on a local program in my area in NYC. When asked about the rumors of a Genesis reunion, he indicated that the band - without Gabriel - expected to do what he called "a series of one-off concerts" in the near future. I take that to mean that they will play single dates in major cities. Re Gabriel, he admitted that that is a possibility, but that it would be "further in the future." Whatever that means!
Anyway, as noted, this is from the horse's mouth, as it were. At no point did Collins "hem or haw" in answering the question. It seemed pretty clear from his response that Genesis (sans Gabriel) will in fact reunite for a series of concerts in the near future.
And you can bet that tickets are going to be VERY hard to come by!!!
Peace.
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Posted By: Arsillus
Date Posted: September 30 2006 at 22:34
Crap, that's awesome.  |
Posted By: Equality 7-2521
Date Posted: September 30 2006 at 22:46
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Whoooo, maybe I'll get to hear Phil butcher Supper's Ready again. ------------- "One had to be a Newton to notice that the moon is falling, when everyone sees that it doesn't fall. " |
Posted By: bhikkhu
Date Posted: September 30 2006 at 22:46
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But, the question is what will they play? ------------- a.k.a. H.T. http://riekels.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow - http://riekels.wordpress.com |
Posted By: Lota
Date Posted: September 30 2006 at 23:17
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Thats awesome news. I hope happening pretty soon. The people will be expecting them playing the old stuff bassically, being just a few concerts won't waist time playing 80's stuff.
Good News thanks for the info ------------- And In The End, The Love You Take, Is Equal To The Love You Make |
Posted By: Zoot Allures
Date Posted: October 01 2006 at 00:14
I wonder how many $$$$$$ for a ticket.  too much I'm sure.
------------- The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side. - Hunter S. Thompson |
Posted By: Ivan_Melgar_M
Date Posted: October 01 2006 at 00:17
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The question is with or without Hackett.
If not with Hackett, honestly couldn't care less, if with Hackett would be interesting even if not perfect.
Iván ------------- 
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Posted By: The Letter M
Date Posted: October 01 2006 at 01:19
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Maybe they'll play Wind & Wuthering in it's entirety? Or perhaps A Trick Of The Tail in it's entirety? Or both!
Either way, they'll probably play only material from the Pre-Trio era if Hackett's involved. I don't know how Hackett would feel playing anything after W&W. I hope he's onboard with this! I'll be sure to order tix as soon as they become available! Thanks for the great news! -Marc. ------------- I know what I like and I like what I know. I will choose a path that's clear, I will choose free will. If I die tomorrow, I`d be alright because I believe that after we`re gone, the spirit carries on. |
Posted By: Ricochet
Date Posted: October 01 2006 at 01:22
about my thoughts as well. I feel the entuziasm of the reunion only as being, at least, the trio. ------------- 
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Ivan_Melgar_M wrote:Posted By: The Whistler
Date Posted: October 01 2006 at 01:24
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Heh. How are concerts organized? Do proggers and pop-fans have different entrances or seating? ------------- "There seem to be quite a large percentage of young American boys out there tonight. A long way from home, eh? Well so are we... Gotta stick together." -I. Anderson |
Posted By: bhikkhu
Date Posted: October 01 2006 at 03:28
Don't be so sure. They had their biggest success with the later albums. If Hackett joins them, it's a different story. But, I did witness a fine show from them on the "ABACAB" tour (surprising, isn't it). ------------- a.k.a. H.T. http://riekels.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow - http://riekels.wordpress.com |
Posted By: rushaholic
Date Posted: October 01 2006 at 09:05
| If they tour without Steve Hackett, I am sure it will consist of all of their later pop music stuff. Without Gabriel or Hackett - a waste of time. |
Posted By: ryba
Date Posted: October 01 2006 at 11:11
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collins banks rutheford would be very very very fine for me to hear and see again.
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Posted By: RaphaelT
Date Posted: October 01 2006 at 11:33
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If they are touring with Hackett and sans Gabriel - perhaps Bill Bruford will come back to do some drumming?? ------------- yet you still have time! |
Posted By: The Letter M
Date Posted: October 01 2006 at 15:02
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I doubt Bruford would even consider it, and I'm sure he's got other things going on (I could be wrong). Besides, I think Chester still played with Phil, after all these years, and they had a better chemistry together when playing on stage anyways, I thought. especially during their infamous Drum Duets.
-Marc. ------------- I know what I like and I like what I know. I will choose a path that's clear, I will choose free will. If I die tomorrow, I`d be alright because I believe that after we`re gone, the spirit carries on. |
Posted By: maani
Date Posted: October 01 2006 at 17:34
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It seemed pretty clear to me that Collins meant everyone except Gabriel - thus including Hackett.
Peace.
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Posted By: Tony R
Date Posted: October 01 2006 at 19:58
Betcha wrong.... |
Posted By: proglil49
Date Posted: October 01 2006 at 20:26
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He mentioned that a reunion with Gabriel is possible, I'd pay a good amount of money to see that ------------- I want to be an astronaut |
Posted By: Chris S
Date Posted: October 01 2006 at 22:30
What a prize Pr&$k!!! ------------- ...As I venture through the slipstream, between the viaducts in your dreams...[/COLOR] |
Posted By: Schizoid Man
Date Posted: October 01 2006 at 22:33
Concur.
------------- Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. |
Posted By: Leningrad
Date Posted: October 01 2006 at 22:38
If it was without Hackett, I can assume that it'd be another pop affair that all of us have grudges against.
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Posted By: The Letter M
Date Posted: October 02 2006 at 00:37
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If it's without Hackett, and they want to pull in their older fans of their older material, they could definitely play some of it (if they bring back their old touring partners). They could definitely play the whole Duke suite (which *I* would love to hear), as well as a new Old Medley.
At this point, as a fan who hasn't had the chance to see them in concert, a relatively new fan, any version of Genesis (yes, even the Ray Wilson version) would be fantastic to see! -Marc. ------------- I know what I like and I like what I know. I will choose a path that's clear, I will choose free will. If I die tomorrow, I`d be alright because I believe that after we`re gone, the spirit carries on. |
Posted By: Prog_Traveller
Date Posted: October 02 2006 at 01:42
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Apparently, Peter Gabriel's schedule is full until 2008 but maybe he'll join them then. Here's the article. There was no mention of Steve Hackett unfortunately so maybe he's out too, only time will tell.
http://www.gigwise.com/news.asp?contentid=22970 - http://www.gigwise.com/news.asp?contentid=22970
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Posted By: The Whistler
Date Posted: October 02 2006 at 01:46
And Phil was just starting to grow on me...oh well. I can have the torches and pitchforks ready at a moments notice! ------------- "There seem to be quite a large percentage of young American boys out there tonight. A long way from home, eh? Well so are we... Gotta stick together." -I. Anderson |
Posted By: Prog_Traveller
Date Posted: October 02 2006 at 01:47
| I seriously doubt they would be playing much besides the hits from the 80's and 90's if Peter Gabriel wasn't involved. There isn't much of an audience for the older prog stuff(by itself) and I think the band realise that in order to sell tickets they have to appeal to the largest possible audience(the one that bought most of their records-ie ATTWT and on). I doubt Hackett would be intersted if that was the case so I don't see him doing it unless Gabriel was involved( since they would have to perform older material if PG was involved). |
Posted By: iguana
Date Posted: October 02 2006 at 08:05
... yawn ...  ------------- progressive rock and rural tranquility don't match. true or false? |
Posted By: Dennis
Date Posted: October 02 2006 at 12:20
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No Gabriel, No Hackett. No Way! Pop rubbish will never lure me (Yes, I know some think Genesis pop is superior, but I'll still pass!). Let's call it "The we want MORE big money tour." Cynical? Hell yes, give us the REAL Genesis damn it!
------------- "Day dawns dark, it now numbers infinity" |
Posted By: RaphaelT
Date Posted: October 02 2006 at 13:21
Agreed. ------------- yet you still have time! |
Posted By: JesusisLord
Date Posted: October 02 2006 at 17:28
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NO HACKETT= NO INTEREST........ ------------- And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father. Phillipians 2:11 |
Posted By: Liquid Len
Date Posted: October 02 2006 at 17:41
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Still worth seeing,
With Hackett = better With Gabriel = Perfect ------------- Can you tell me where my country lies? |
Posted By: Octovarius
Date Posted: October 02 2006 at 20:14
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That would be awesome, especially because i saw The Musical Box 2 years ago (probably the best Genesis tribute) and since then, i seriously anticipate a Genesis reunion...but only if they play a lot of their 70's stuff and if its with Hackett. Otherwise, i don't think i would go. ------------- Favourite Bands: Dream Theater, Liquid Tension Experiment, Pink Floyd, Iron Maiden, In Flames, Unearth, LagWagon, Lamb Of God, Slayer |
Posted By: yesfan88
Date Posted: October 02 2006 at 23:30
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Without Gabriel, not worth it. ------------- "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it"- Evelyn Beatrice Hall |
Posted By: Bilek
Date Posted: October 03 2006 at 10:37
Amen; brother!!
 (also amen to your signature  )------------- Listen to Turkish psych/prog; you won't regret: Baris Manco,Erkin Koray,Cem Karaca,Mogollar,3 Hürel,Selda,Edip Akbayram,Fikret Kizilok,Ersen (and Dadaslar) (but stick with the '70's, and 'early 80's!) |
Posted By: JohnGargo
Date Posted: October 05 2006 at 15:46
| I'll see them even if it's only the trio... I love those 80s albums. |
Posted By: Guillermo
Date Posted: October 05 2006 at 23:36
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Yesterday, one newspaper in my city announced that Collins said in one interview that they were planning a reunion tour, but only a reunion of the Collins-Banks-Rutherford trio. I could be interested if they come to play to my city, which I doubt! I think that the reunion tour could include Chester Thompson and Daryl Stuermer.
Yesterday, I visited their official website hoping to find the news of the reunion tour. There were not news yet. ------------- Avatar: Photo of Solar Eclipse, Mexico City, July 1991. A great experience to see. Maybe once in a lifetime. |
Posted By: Ivan_Melgar_M
Date Posted: October 06 2006 at 01:10
If the trio came to my house to play, I would go to a Classic Rock pub that night, just not to see that aberration again.
Iván -------------
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Posted By: Empathy
Date Posted: October 06 2006 at 10:09
Yep, this is pretty much where I stand, as well. ------------- Pure Brilliance: 
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Posted By: kirklott
Date Posted: October 06 2006 at 20:41
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Calm down everyone. It's all over the news - just search google news. It's Banks/Collins/Rutherford, so in all liklihood it will suck. Is anyone really excited for 'Illegal Alien' and 'Invisible Touch'? Unless it's all 70s songs - preferably with Hackett on guitar and Bruford on drums - I won't be there. ------------- "Progressive rock is the key to the continuance of human evolution." - Charles Darwin |
Posted By: kirklott
Date Posted: October 06 2006 at 20:45
You have no idea what you're talking about: -Genesis had to cancel its last US tour because of poor ticket sales, even after re-booking into smaller venues -The Musicial Box - a COVER band - sells out increasingly large venues. Please note Yes tours in recent years have seen their audience size GROWING because they've done a 70s set list. During the Rabin era, when they played 80s/early 90s stuff, Yes ticket sales were in a free fall. ------------- "Progressive rock is the key to the continuance of human evolution." - Charles Darwin |
Posted By: Guillermo
Date Posted: October 07 2006 at 00:51
Hi, Ivan:
Well, you know that I like all the periods of Genesis. Of course their 1968-1977 period is their best for many fans, me included. But as I also like some of their music from the trio years (with the exception of "Ilegal Alien, their worst song of all, IMO), so if I could see them in my city I would like to go to the concert. I`m a drummer and I think that Chester Thompson and Collins are very good drummers, and when Collins came to play to my city in 1994 Thompson wasn`t in his band, so I would like to see Genesis with him, Collins and Stuermer in the band.
For the people who wants to see Bruford playing with Genesis again: I have listened to some Bootlegs from the 1976 tour. After listening to them now I know why the band didn`t release more live recordings with him on drums in their official live albums: Bruford is a very good drummer, but, IMO, his style was not right for the band, because he never played the songs in the same way, he even didn`t respect the basic drums patterns for the songs. He was always improvising. He was imposing his style to the band, IMO. He of course sounds great in "Cinema Show" (released in "Seconds Out") and in "It / Watcher of the Skies" (released in "Three Sides Live"), but in the Bootlegs sometimes his playing is not right, IMO. In other songs he shines, but he never "respected" the songs. The last time that he played with Genesis as guest was during their 1982 tour, playing during one Encore. I read somewhere that he said that he really didn`t like Genesis` music. He played with them because he was without band at that time and he needed to work. ------------- Avatar: Photo of Solar Eclipse, Mexico City, July 1991. A great experience to see. Maybe once in a lifetime. |