The Musical Box (Genesis Coverband)
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Topic: The Musical Box (Genesis Coverband)
Posted By: Juan Carlos de Mulde
Subject: The Musical Box (Genesis Coverband)
Date Posted: December 15 2010 at 11:28
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What? No topic about "The Musical Box", the professional Genesis Coverband. They're covering the classics Genesis Shows with an official license of Genesis. At the moment they doing the A Trick Of The Tail Tour. Next Year, they will do the Lamb Tour again. All members of Genesis have been in their audience except of Tony Banks I mean. Phil Collins performed himself on the drums to the Track "Musical Box" on their last Lamb Tour in 2005 in Genf: This is a trailer from the 1974 "Selling England Black Tour" Tour (2007): and a trailer from the 1976 "A Trick" Tour (2008): I didn't had the opportunity to see them live, but I want to see the Lamb Tour next year. Btw - Im very happy that this Progarchives Forum is very Genesis affine.  ------------- http://www.lastfm.de/user/SSsebastian/?chartstyle=SidebarPlain" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: December 15 2010 at 11:41
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They happened to be playing in Toronto when I was there on vacation a few years ago. I came pretty close to going to see them, but I wasn't a big enough Genesis fan to part with the kind of money they were asking for to see them.
By the way, there haven't been any recent threads regarding the Musical Box, but there were a few older ones like this one http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=54529&KW=the+musical+box&PID=3098176&title=the-musical-box-nyc#3098176" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=54529&KW=the+musical+box&PID=3098176&title=the-musical-box-nyc#3098176 and I know that they are mentioned whenever a "Prog Tribute Band" thread shows up.
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Posted By: Kotro
Date Posted: December 15 2010 at 12:28
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I saw their Lamb show a couple of years back, it is not to be missed! ------------- Bigger on the inside. |
Posted By: Juan Carlos de Mulde
Date Posted: December 15 2010 at 14:05
Hm, I searched for "The Musical Box", but the search function found nothing. But Im suprised at poor response of The Musical Box in this forum here. If I check out another Forums or Genesis Pages they are always on topic... ------------- http://www.lastfm.de/user/SSsebastian/?chartstyle=SidebarPlain" rel="nofollow">
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rushfan4 wrote:Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: December 15 2010 at 14:19
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When you do a search, the default search time is 6 Months, so it only brings up threads that were started in the previous 6 months. If you change the search time to "any time", it will bring up all threads that were created regarding The Musical Box. Most, if not all of them were more than 6 months old and have been closed for new posts, but they can still be read if you are interested. The ones that I saw were from a year or two ago and discussed them performing A Trick of A Tail. -------------
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Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: December 15 2010 at 15:09
| I have seen them do a show based on the same set list as played by Genesis in 1973 (post Selling England By The Pound). They recreate the shows in every possible detail using orginal props and even doing the Gabriel monologues in between the songs.Extremely impressive and a must for Genesis fans. |
Posted By: The Neck Romancer
Date Posted: December 15 2010 at 15:16
It's better to search using the homepage search function than searching in the forum. ------------- 
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Posted By: Chela
Date Posted: December 15 2010 at 23:06
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I'd like to see them. I mean, considering the chances of Genesis getting back together for a little tour are slim, I think this would be a nice treat. Their videos look alright. Have they or are they planning to come to the LA area? |
Posted By: Formentera Lady
Date Posted: December 16 2010 at 11:44
| I am so much a Genesis fan that I haven't dared, yet, to see them. I am too afraid that I might get disappointed about the fact, that it is 'only' a cover band and not the 'real' ones playing. |
Posted By: topographicbroadways
Date Posted: December 16 2010 at 19:54
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i really want to see them but i've missed them the only time they've come to the u.k so i'll have to wait a little longer. Maybe i'll hold off until they do the Wind and Wuthering tour which is my favourite Genesis show -------------  
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Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: December 16 2010 at 22:41
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I only was fortunate to see this band once. It was one of their only California appearances in 2004 and they were doing the Lamb. I was completely stunned at the detail they played the music and looked the part. More Rock Theater than a concert. I am glad the real Genesis licensed this group. While Tony Banks may never have seen the group it was he who took them into the studio to here the multi track recordings in order to perfect the music. Remember they do not recreate the live music but the studio music live. ------------- 
"What are you going to do when that damn thing rusts?" |
Posted By: Roland113
Date Posted: December 17 2010 at 07:20
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I've seen The Musical Box twice now and both times were fantastic. The Lamb tour was stunning and the Seling England tour was fantastic as well. I haven't checked their site out for a while to see if the Trick tour will be coming my way...I would be so there if it does. ------------- -------someone please tell him to delete this line, he looks like a noob------- I don't have an unnatural obsession with Disney Princesses, I have a fourteen year old daughter and coping mechanisms. |
Posted By: maani
Date Posted: December 22 2010 at 20:44
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I have seen TMB five times: all four tours (Foxtrot, SE, Lamb, TOTT) once, and Foxtrot twice. Most of the players have physical resemblances to the members of Genesis (until recently, only the keyboardist did not, but now the drummer does not either, as their former drummer left), and they use the exact same equipment. For The Lamb, they also use not only the original costumes, but are the only band that Genesis provided all of the original 1200 slides to, so that the show would be perfect. (And most of the members of Genesis have not only seen the band, but have sat in for one or more songs at least once.) Note that the former drummer - who is a dead ringer for Collins - left to start his own, Collins-centered Genesis cover band. In this regard, I don't think the lead singer of TMB pulls off Collins as well as he does Gabriel - but he does Gabriel better than anyone you will ever see. And as others have noted, the music itself is note-perfect, including all effects.
If you have never seen TMB and have a chance to, run - don't walk - to see them. They do not disappoint.
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Posted By: Kix
Date Posted: April 28 2011 at 13:07
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Just bought 2 tix to see em in Milwaukee in October. Never seen this show, but I've seen them play Foxtrot, SEBTP, The Black Show, and Trick so I guess this will be my 5th time seeing them.
Like other posters said, RUN to see them. I bought front center tix for 35 each, thats nothing. ------------- 
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Date Posted: May 24 2011 at 02:27
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Posted By: Negoba
Date Posted: July 22 2011 at 09:21
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Just found out that TMB is coming to St. Louis for the Lamb and I am about to go out of my mind in anticipation. Saw Gabriel last month and now the closest I'll get to seeing the original Genesis.
I have no problem with good tribute bands, because they're often better shows than the 60 year old original members. I think Genesis would be amazing if they ever got back together, but it's not going to happen so I'll be happy with this. (Also would get to see in a small venue for reasonable price) ------------- You are quite a fine person, and I am very fond of you. But you are only quite a little fellow, in a wide world, after all. |
Posted By: captain2man
Date Posted: July 29 2011 at 20:17
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I saw The Musical Box at Westbury Music Fair on Long Island (mostly a nostalgia-acts type venue - but a few shows a year peak my interest....and it is one of the greatest venues to see a concert)....on the Trick of a Tail tour. I am always hesitant about seeing tribute bands - but they blew me away....a few songs in - I really wasn't even consciously thinking that I was seeing a tribute band anymore. Will definitely see the Lamb tour if it comes to the NYC/LI area. ------------- I am the ocean Lit by the flame I am the mountain Peace is my name I am the river Touched by the wind I am the story I never end. |
Posted By: NeoGnostic
Date Posted: October 14 2011 at 12:10
I was amazed when I watched them perform "The Lamb" in L.A. a few years ago. One of the best shows I've ever seen. PERFECT! 
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Posted By: The Wrinkler
Date Posted: October 14 2011 at 13:06
| I believe they're playing the Lamb in L.A. next thursday! That reminds me, I better buy some tickets. |
Posted By: Fox On The Rocks
Date Posted: October 14 2011 at 15:45
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They're playing in Toronto in November. I need to get tickets now! ------------- 
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Posted By: Jake Kobrin
Date Posted: October 14 2011 at 23:34
I'm seeing them play The Lamb on Sunday! I can't wait.  ------------- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dr-Neil-Kobrin/244687105562746" rel="nofollow - SUPPORT MY FATHER AND BECOME A FAN Jacob Kobrin Illustration |
Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: October 15 2011 at 00:25
I saw the "Lamb" show in Chicago, it was quite remarkable! I play much of the Genesis catalog on bass, and believe me, they were spot on. The fact that they used the light-show slides from the original "Lamb" tour by Genesis enhanced the experience greatly. I'd see them again in a minute, hopefully a "Selling England" show.
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Posted By: Lark the Starless
Date Posted: October 15 2011 at 17:20
I'll be seeing them on Tuesday!!! 
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Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: October 15 2011 at 23:43
Have a great time!! Be sure to post a concert review!
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Posted By: Lark the Starless
Date Posted: October 17 2011 at 10:26
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^ Thanks, cstack! One more day... I'm curious to see how the show went for those who have already gone. Did they play any encores after playing The Lamb? -------------
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Posted By: Gerinski
Date Posted: October 17 2011 at 13:08
I saw them playing The Lamb in Brussels in 2005 (30th aniversary tour) but I have to admit that I do not fully remember if they played encores, I'd say they played The Musical Box but I'm getting senile 
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Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: October 17 2011 at 17:00
So will I. Front row center. -------------
"What are you going to do when that damn thing rusts?" |
Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: October 17 2011 at 17:02
The set is exactly the same as the Genesis Lamb tour. The Lamb in it's entirety then the Musical Box and encore is Watcher of the Skies. Edit: Now that I think of it I think The Musical Box and Watcher are both encores played after the main set of the Lamb. -------------
"What are you going to do when that damn thing rusts?" |
Posted By: Lark the Starless
Date Posted: October 17 2011 at 18:53
Lucky you! How did you manage to get front row AND center? Do you work for CalProg or something? My girlfriend and I will be 3 rows behind you. We're slightly right of center, 4th row.  Maybe I'll see you there...  -------------
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Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: October 18 2011 at 11:48
Not work for them just spent a lot of money on Calprog.  I have been a patron of the festival since 2005 and have only missed 3 of Jim's one offs. When they played last time in 2005 we sat right about where you are sitting although a different theater. This one is a bigger venue than any Jim has used in the past. -------------
"What are you going to do when that damn thing rusts?" |
Posted By: The Wrinkler
Date Posted: October 18 2011 at 11:50
| I'm going to see them this Thursday! |
Posted By: cstack3
Date Posted: October 20 2011 at 11:29
They are touring right now, see http://themusicalbox.net/" rel="nofollow - http://themusicalbox.net/ for their list of cities. They are playing LA ....TODAY!! Get your tickets!!
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Posted By: The Wrinkler
Date Posted: October 21 2011 at 03:35
| Saw the Musical Box last night in LA, it was awesome! They played Lamb Lies Down flawlessly, and I forgot they were a cover band and listened to their music. It was really good, and a nice treat for Genesis fans that hasn't seen them in the 70's. Afterwards they played Musical Box and Watcher of the Skies. That was awesome. |
Posted By: Jake Kobrin
Date Posted: October 21 2011 at 14:26
I thought they were amazing! Even with drunken and obnoxious fans (seriously, who says to themselves "I'm going to see a Genesis cover band, let's get sh*t faced!" ???) and sh*tty sound quality. My dad didn't dig them, but he's not a Genesis fan so whatever...  By the way, their whole DVD is up on YouTube!  ------------- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dr-Neil-Kobrin/244687105562746" rel="nofollow - SUPPORT MY FATHER AND BECOME A FAN Jacob Kobrin Illustration |
Posted By: Nov
Date Posted: October 21 2011 at 18:49
What sized crowd did they draw? Was it sold out? |
Posted By: harmonium.ro
Date Posted: October 24 2011 at 09:16
^^ OMG, their effort to replicate everything about Genesis is a bit disturbing.  The "Hackett" has that moustache, the "Gabriel" shaved his head in that way and the "Collins" is baldy and actually looking like the real one! Only the "Banks" sticks to his own looks...The pieces are awesome, though, I'd like to see them. |
Posted By: The Wrinkler
Date Posted: October 25 2011 at 01:50
Yea but for those of us that have not seen them live in the 70's, it's nice to know that they are trying to replicate their performance as much as possible. To some, it was like a time capsule. I don't know the players name, but they look different from those videos you have posted. But yea, they pretty much dress like how they would. Gabriel's theatric costumes, and his Rael costume. Rutherfords white jumpsuit, and Hackett's sitting down play style. When I saw them, they performed The Lamb perfectly! I over heard one guy in the crowd telling his friends that you won't understand the Lamb until you see it. By the time they got to In the Cage, everyone was tapping, and banging to the beat. The solo was everything I expected to hear from Genesis to the Musical Box. The Waiting Room was absolutely MIND-BLOWING. You started to smell reefer before the song starts, lucky.. This is a Genesis Psychadelic tune!. The room was all dark, and it became a light show in there. The crowd was cool. I don't think the show was sold out, but there was a decent audience. Just a bunch of dudes in their 30's-late 40's with Rush, Pink Floyd, King Crimson, and Genesis shirts sipping their cocktails. They were all easy going, and you could easily talk to your neighbors. Highly Recommended if you like Genesis. |
Posted By: Jim Garten
Date Posted: October 25 2011 at 06:05
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I saw them about 4 years ago in Bristol, UK - they were touring the SEBTP album/set & they were stunningly good; this band really is like seeing Genesis in the early 1970s.
Let's face it, people, Genesis will never tour again & even if they did, it would probably be just a little sad... if you ever get chance to see The Musical Box, do it ------------- 
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Posted By: harmonium.ro
Date Posted: October 25 2011 at 09:09
| @Wrinkler: I didn't say it's not nice that they do what they do, on the contrary. And the videos were posted by Jake ;) |
Posted By: The Wrinkler
Date Posted: October 25 2011 at 13:36
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I gotcha
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Posted By: Lark the Starless
Date Posted: October 27 2011 at 12:17
Amd Nov, it wasn't sold out at all. There were plenty of empty seats, especially in the back. AWESOME show nonetheless. -------------
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Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: October 28 2011 at 00:50
The place seated 1400 so I guessing 900 to 1000 in attendance. -------------
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Posted By: Negoba
Date Posted: October 28 2011 at 15:22
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Y'all got me stoked. My brother is taking me next week for my birthday. I took him to PG in the summer for his.
I think I'm getting the better end of the deal. I may dissolve into multicolored light particles when they play Carpet Crawlers. ------------- You are quite a fine person, and I am very fond of you. But you are only quite a little fellow, in a wide world, after all. |
Posted By: Lark the Starless
Date Posted: October 28 2011 at 21:25
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^ I hope you enjoy it, Negoba. There were moments when the surreality of the show took hold of my mind quite strongly. -------------
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Posted By: leonalvarado
Date Posted: October 29 2011 at 22:24
The following is an excerpt from a post on my blog. For the full article go to: http://leonblogaswords.blogspot.com/2011/10/musical-box-performs-lamb-lies-down-on.html" rel="nofollow - http://leonblogaswords.blogspot.com/2011/10/musical-box-performs-lamb-lies-down-on.html The Musical Box performs The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway near perfection.So here we are, seating centre-stage on the second row of the balcony on a rather intimate venue. The lights go out and we hear a familiar voice talking about a story about "our hero" who gets sucked underground in Manhattan island. The voice, very similar to Peter Gabriel's ends the introduction with: "This is the Story of Rael". What follows is the entire album played throughout from beginning to end. All along, there are an assortment of effects like fog, lights, slide shows and costume changes as well as some excellent musicianship and some of the best progressive rock ever composed.
"Finally", I said to myself. After all, this was the first time that I was able to put all the visuals I have seen before in sync with the show. "So, this is when he changes into the slipperman costume". I found myself entertained just by the mere fact that now I know how to put the various photos I've seen before into context. I was worried that I would have found the theatrics to be silly but instead, I found them very entertaining and instrumental in moving the narrative along. |
Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: October 30 2011 at 20:26
As much as I liked the recent show I felt the one we saw in 2005 was better. There were some musical warts in this one I did not hear in the earlier show. which was almost flawless I also thought the guy who played the guitar, drums and keyboard were not as sharp as the guys who played earlier. Martin Levac, who played drums back then not only played like Phil Collins he was left handed and looked like him. Same with the guitar player and his similarity to Steve Hackett. Even still had the time of my life listening to some great music played live.
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Posted By: Lark the Starless
Date Posted: October 31 2011 at 10:14
Yeah, I noticed them too. The most notorious one was when "Mike"'s guitar/bass couldn't be heard at the start of "Here Comes the Supernatural Anaesthetist." I thought "Phil"'s drumming was pretty spot on, although the left-handedness would've been an added bonus. "Steve" didn't look like Steve too much but nonetheless, a great concert and I hope to see them again -------------
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Posted By: Negoba
Date Posted: October 31 2011 at 10:30
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Well I'll give me report on Thursday. I don't have anything to compare to but I have no problem with tribute bands. I think they sometimes are better than the original in certain ways. Since I don't have the original as an option, I'm still very excited. ------------- You are quite a fine person, and I am very fond of you. But you are only quite a little fellow, in a wide world, after all. |
Posted By: Bj-1
Date Posted: October 31 2011 at 11:59
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Gonna see The Lamb show as well in February when they're coming to Oslo. Can't wait! The videoclip I saw on youtube was just like seeing Genesis back in their prime. ------------- RIO/AVANT/ZEUHL - The best thing you can get with yer pants on! |
Posted By: Garion81
Date Posted: October 31 2011 at 17:27
The other issue for me was I saw the Lamb show back then so maybe I was more aware of things the second time around but I am pretty sure the Keyboard player messed up the transition from the intro on Watcher of the Skies. Hopefully if they ever make it back out here they will do a different show, SEBTP or Foxtrot. They are still worth the ticket. -------------
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Posted By: Lark the Starless
Date Posted: November 01 2011 at 10:42
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Posted By: Negoba
Date Posted: November 02 2011 at 10:02
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Tonight!!! Listening to the Lamb on repeat this morning. ------------- You are quite a fine person, and I am very fond of you. But you are only quite a little fellow, in a wide world, after all. |
Posted By: Lark the Starless
Date Posted: November 02 2011 at 10:54
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^ You best! -------------
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Posted By: Negoba
Date Posted: November 03 2011 at 08:29
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So the show was overall an amazing experience. There were some mix issues all night, but of course there were mix issues on the original studio recording too. Hearing the Hackett parts where they should have been was nice, hearing the keyboards not balanced was less fun.
When they opened, I thought "this will be fun" but by the time we were at "In the Cage" it was just an amazing experience. The original slides were awesome, including the hilarious visuals for "Counting Out Time." The Slipperman costume was cool of course.
The song "Musical Box" was just amazing. I was not only just grinning ear to ear at this band's perfect performance but it just hammered home how crazy talented the original Genesis was. "Watcher of the Skies" wasn't quite as sharp but highlights just how friggin heavy Genesis could be.
I would love to see the SEBtP tour version complete with Moonlit Knight and Supper's Ready.
But Bravo to a great show. ------------- You are quite a fine person, and I am very fond of you. But you are only quite a little fellow, in a wide world, after all. |
Posted By: robinator7991
Date Posted: November 07 2011 at 16:05
| Saw their lamb tour last friday at the vic theatre. AMAZING! |
Posted By: langmick
Date Posted: November 10 2011 at 07:49
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Saw them in Grand Rapids a few weeks ago, and going to see them in Royal Oak tonight. Great show. ------------- http://echoesofpinkfloyd.wordpress.com/ http://www.pinkfloydtributeband.net |
Posted By: Negoba
Date Posted: December 22 2011 at 09:24
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I was sitting with a number of old timers who had seen the original Lamb tour and they were impressed. One of the best stories was that the first show (I think in Chicago) was before the album came out. On everyone's chair was a program with all the extra text. Needless to say the experience was very strange with a double album's worth of completely new material. ------------- You are quite a fine person, and I am very fond of you. But you are only quite a little fellow, in a wide world, after all. |