Anyone ready for a Genesis reunion....possibly w/ Peter Gabriel [Archive]

Danny Tse

10-20-2005, 03:42 PM

I had the phone call recently from Genesis' manager: "Do you think you guys would like to have a meeting to talk about the future?" Let's just say that there's a move afoot to put us all together again. When that will happen, I don't know, but I think it's inevitable that something that has had such a lasting effect ... I mean, the Musical Box sold out the Royal Albert Hall in London!

I don't even really know those guys [in Genesis] these days; all I can really say is that I hope we do something. I doubt that we'll write something new, but that would be a gas! Just to come in and say, "We don't have to remember anything, let's do something new, just to see what we play like these days." That would be nice, but you've got people working different ways and at very different pace. But I do think something will happen -- whether it's a recreation of the past or anything new, I don't know.

Quoted from Steve Hackett interview (http://www.suntimes.com/output/derogatis/wkp-news-live14.html) with Chicago Sun-Times dated 10/14/2005.

Also rumors of meeting between Genesis members on November 20th. Maybe do several shows to promote hi-rez Genesis releases?

sda2mike

10-20-2005, 04:31 PM

phil collins sucks! :mad: :p

AsSiMiLaTeD

10-20-2005, 04:55 PM

but Peter Gabriel is cool

audiobliss

10-20-2005, 05:10 PM

What does Phil Collins have to do with this? (I'm being honest...is he a part of one of those groups?)

I personally like Phil Collins.

Demiurge

10-20-2005, 05:13 PM

Phil Colins is a real Knob Rocker.

audiobliss

10-20-2005, 05:16 PM

I'm not even going to display my total ignorance and admit I don't know what that means....so I'll just keep quiet....

Danny Tse

10-20-2005, 05:28 PM

What does Phil Collins have to do with this? (I'm being honest...is he a part of one of those groups?)

I personally like Phil Collins.

You really don't know? :confused:

Phil Collins was the drummer of Genesis. He took over lead vocals after Peter Gabriel departed. When that happened, there was a change in musical style for the band, going from progressive rock to more pop-oriented songs. Which, of course, leads to the never-ending argument about Peter Gabriel vs. Phil Collins between fans. Kind of like David Lee Roth vs. Sammy Hager with Van Halen.

And just in case you REALLY don't know, Phil Collins was also the drummer for the jazz fusion group Brand X while he was with Genesis.

Back to the subject of the thread....

Assuming Peter Gabriel decline to participate in a reunion, the 4-member lineup of Genesis is still very good....Banks, Collins, Hackett and Rutherford can still bring in a lot of fans.

AsSiMiLaTeD

10-20-2005, 05:29 PM

audiobliss, do you just live in a cage with no link to the outside world except the forum?

Don't know who Kevin Costner is, don't know Phil was the man in Genesis (esp the later stuff). Those are from today, I've seen several other like that from you in the past...

I know you're young, but hell I'm only 27 and I still know this stuff...you need to enroll in a pop culture class at your local community college. I hate pop culture, but it's still stuff you're gonna want to know down the road...

AsSiMiLaTeD

10-20-2005, 05:30 PM

FWIW, I prefer the early Genesis stuff with Peter much more than the later stuff. Granted, the later stuff produced more hits, but I like the earlier stuff better...

audiobliss

10-20-2005, 06:13 PM

Thanks for the enlightening post, dannytse - I really didn't know. I also had never heard of David Lee Roth or Sammy Hager, but Van Halen does ring a bell.

PM - Hey, I knew who Kevin Costner was!! I just didn't know that was his name!! :D:D

nadams

10-20-2005, 06:31 PM

I like The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway...

ND13

10-20-2005, 08:19 PM

audiobliss, do you just live in a cage with no link to the outside world except the forum?

WAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Danny Tse

10-25-2005, 05:03 PM

Anyone caught a recent interview of Peter Gabriel on the entertainment/gossip TV show "Extra"? When asked about a possible Genesis reunion, Gabriel said he will meet with the other members of the band and talk things over.

Stay tune.

In the meantime, check out this recent interview of Phil Collins on Genesis....possible reunion....various members of Genesis....not able to play 70s Genesis drum parts anymore....Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame....various songs.....

Interesting read (http://hit.demonhosting.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi/YaBB.cgi?board=PCSolo;action=display;num=110890347 9)

Danny Tse

11-08-2005, 12:42 AM

Well, the possibility of a Genesis reunion made the "front page" of Yahoo News today.

In the meantime, check out Phil Collins playing drums behind the Genesis tribute band, The Musical Box, in the below link. Also check out the documentation video that feature Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford and Steve Hackett.

http://www.genesis-fanclub.de/downloads/

Btw, on the previous link, Genesis last frontman, Ray Wilson, does a pretty good job on an unplugged version of "Mama".

Danny Tse

11-09-2005, 08:14 PM

Peter Gabriel confirms upcoming meeting with other Genesis members on reunion....

Rolling Stone article on Peter Gabriel/Genesis reunion (http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/_/id/8784854/genesis?pageid=rs.Home&pageregion=single1&rnd=1131578513281&has-player=false)

schwarcw

11-10-2005, 12:46 AM

Cool! I saw Genesis with Peter Gabriel in 1974. 15 rows from the front in a small venue. WOW! What I wouldn't give to be back there again.

carl

TroyD

11-11-2005, 02:02 AM

Thanks for the enlightening post, dannytse - I really didn't know. I also had never heard of David Lee Roth or Sammy Hager, but Van Halen does ring a bell.

Huh? Jeeze man....masturbation is cool and all but it would appear that and posting every 7 seconds is really hampering you from properly expanding your horizions.

BDT

F1nut

11-11-2005, 02:04 AM

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

wingnut4772

11-13-2005, 12:17 AM

I would LOVE to see Peter Gabriel. Genesis......not so much.

Tour2ma

11-15-2005, 08:34 PM

I like The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway...Ditto... "Fly on a Windshield" is a great track.

I'd go if Phil was chained to the drums and muzzled.

BlueMDPicker

11-15-2005, 09:55 PM

I'd go if Phil was chained to the drums and muzzled.

He must have kicked the coke about the time he stopped releasing a new album every 6 weeks.

Peter Gabriel I'd pay to see again any day.

Tour2ma

11-16-2005, 02:10 AM

Exactly on Phil... Just got tired of him, be it his solo or his Genesis career.

shack

11-16-2005, 02:22 AM

Exactly on Phil... Just got tired of him, be it his solo or his Genesis career.
I still like Phil. His Miami Vice stuff was cool. Hey...I still wear my linen slacks and jacket with a pastel T-shirt and white slip ons. Got my Ray Ban wayfarers and I'm good to go.

Danny Tse

11-21-2005, 03:23 AM

No official word from Genesis or Phil Collins. But the following was posted on Peter Gabriel's official website....

Genesis Reunion
This has been the main topic of conversation recently and many of you have written in asking for the official word. I'm told that sadly, there is no truth in it; this rumour seems to come and go every few years and we think that this particular one has been fuelled by the fact that Phil, Peter and Steve Hackett have all been interviewed lately in connection with their solo careers and they are always asked about the Band. They all say the same thing; that they remain good friends and although there are no specific plans, they would not rule out the possibility at some time - although getting the five of them together would prove too hard given their various solo commitments.

Tour2ma

11-21-2005, 05:20 AM

Translation:
They're not hurting for money right now...

W WALDECKER

11-24-2005, 10:12 AM

Translation:
They're not hurting for money right now...i think Genesis sold out years ago and Peter Gabriel knows that the band is Damaged goods and would not touch it with a ten foot pole! thanks....WCW III

MrBuhl

11-24-2005, 10:21 AM

W WALDECKER

11-24-2005, 10:36 AM

c'mon - this is the endless argument - Styx with or without Tommy Shaw, Genesis with or without Peter Gabriel, The Who with or without Keith Moon...

Take them for what they are - Genesis with Phil instead of Peter Gabriel was still very good - just differrent - are you trying to tell me that Duke was a purely pop based album? ABACAB? And Then There Were Three? No - Phil Collins just beat us all to death with his solo career - it ain't like Solisbury Hill, In Your Eyes, and SledgeHammer are all high brow music kids... (all Pete solos) be real!Be real ?i am as real as it gets. all musical tastes are subjective and if i feel a certain way about an artist, someone elses opinion will not sway me one way or another. could you really imagine Peter Gabriel singing Phil Collins lyrics how realistic is that ?

MrBuhl

11-24-2005, 12:19 PM

Be real ?i am as real as it gets. all musical tastes are subjective and if i feel a certain way about an artist, someone elses opinion will not sway me one way or another. could you really imagine Peter Gabriel singing Phil Collins lyrics how realistic is that ?

Not trying to piss anyone off - but That's exactly my point - it is all subjective - Scott/Young, Roth/Hagar, Howe/Rabin, Gabriel/Collins, they all added something different. And I could easily see Gabriel having done anthing on the Duke album, yes. Progressive that one. Maybe not so much ABACAB - but Duke definintely.
:D

W WALDECKER

11-24-2005, 01:36 PM

Not trying to piss anyone off - but That's exactly my point - it is all subjective - Scott/Young, Roth/Hagar, Howe/Rabin, Gabriel/Collins, they all added something different. And I could easily see Gabriel having done anthing on the Duke album, yes. Progressive that one. Maybe not so much ABACAB - but Duke definintely.
:Di dont think that you pissed anyone off but for some strange reason i dont think that you get my point. you have your beliefs and i have mine so we must agree to disagree and move on with our lives. thanks....WCW III

Danny Tse

03-15-2006, 09:26 PM

Sorry to hear about this bit of Phil Collins-related news (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060316/ap_en_ce/people_phil_collins;_ylt=AmfpbDXAnnOBMpS5fMYOBvqs0 NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTA3YXYwNDRrBHNlYwM3NjI-).....

Maybe he now has time for a Genesis reunion?

tonyb

03-16-2006, 01:08 AM

Danny Tse

10-01-2006, 05:15 PM

It's official....Genesis reformed for tour next year....

http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/genesis%20reform_1009718

Danny Tse

10-18-2006, 05:12 PM

It's more than official now as Phil Collins confirmed Genesis reunion for the BBC....

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6064022.stm

univera

10-18-2006, 05:14 PM

Where's Peter Gabriel? He's the bigger star than all of them.

seo

10-18-2006, 05:50 PM

And just in case you REALLY don't know, Phil Collins was also the drummer for the jazz fusion group Brand X while he was with Genesis.

I had totally forgot about Brand X! Thanks for the reminder, I know I have some of their vinyl somewhere?:D

seo

10-18-2006, 05:53 PM

I wish Peter would join them, I've seen Genesis a couple of times (post Gabriel) and I've seen Gabriel once. Gabriel put on a much better show!

Danny Tse

10-18-2006, 08:36 PM

Where's Peter Gabriel? He's the bigger star than all of them.

It's been rumored that Peter has been rehearsing w/ the band. Of course, it's only a rumor.

univera

10-19-2006, 01:25 PM

He must have kicked the coke about the time he stopped releasing a new album every 6 weeks.

Peter Gabriel I'd pay to see again any day.

Gabriel's been on my list of people to see. I highly recommend Secret World Live. I had it on both disk and VHS. Haven't seen it on DVD, but it should be great. Paula Cole sings a strong backup and is featured a good bit in the video.

Phil Collins has put out some weak ass crap over the last ten years (or longer.) Same old, same old, cookie cutter stuff. If he was a cookie, it would be a Girl Scout Cookie, and a Tagalong at that!

Weaker and sappier than Against All Odds, which is a decent song. He could give Elton John a run for sappiest crap right alongside Elton's Lion King
gar-bauge....Heck, Dan Fogelberg and Firefall rock out more than Collins has over the last decade.:D AB, don't even ask about Fogelberg, not worth explaining. Don't know how many have even heard of Firefall, but you aren't missing anything....

Su,su, Sudio....That was good stuff.

Now, a Genesis reunion with Gabriel, I'm all in.:)

Danny Tse

10-19-2006, 04:03 PM

Peter Gabriel saying he will not be a part of the upcoming Genesis reunion (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6067646.stm) (BBC article). He said he didn't "ruled it out" though.

Danny Tse

11-06-2006, 08:58 PM

As of this post, the scheduled November 7th (UK time) press conference has yet to happen. However, here are some new press photos for the "reunion".....

http://img467.imageshack.us/img467/4340/groupakt0.jpg
http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/7515/genesisaej1.jpg

And the "unconfirmed" release schedule for hi-rez Genesis....

SACD/DVD Double Disc Sets in re-mastered 5.1 Surround Sound & Stereo Mixes:

March 2007: A Trick Of The Tail (1976), Wind & Wuthering (1977), …And Then There Were Three…(1978), Duke (1980) Abacab (1981)
June/July 2007: Genesis (1983), Invisible Touch (1986), We Can't Dance (1991), Calling All Stations (1997)
Fall/Winter 2007/Spring 2008: Trespass (1970), Nursery Cryme (1971), Foxtrot (1972), Selling England By The Pound (1973), The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway (1974)

It's been rumored that PG and SH will join the tour once the third block of reissues hit the stores.

Danny Tse

11-07-2006, 04:49 PM

Genesis press conference on Windows Media Player (http://www.genesislive.tv/#)

20 shows in the US

solidclub

12-02-2006, 07:59 AM

Bring it on!

Billm57

12-06-2006, 02:42 PM

i pretty much do not like anything after Hackett left the band..they got too far away from thier prog roots at that point and went for the pop

Wind and Wuthering was probably the last listenable Genesis album IMO

Danny Tse

03-07-2007, 02:19 PM

North American tour dates for Genesis just announced....

2007/09/07 Toronto BMO Field Canada
2007/09/11 Boston TD Banknorth Garden Arena USA
2007/09/14 Montreal Stade Olympique Canada
2007/09/16 Hartford Civic Center USA
2007/09/18 Philadelphia Wachovia Center USA
2007/09/22 Columbus Nationwide Arena USA
2007/09/23 Washington Verizon Center USA
2007/09/27 East Rutherford Giants Stadium USA
2007/09/29 Cleveland Quicken Loans Arena USA
2007/09/30 Detroit Palace of Auburn Hills USA
2007/10/02 Chicago United Center USA
2007/10/09 San Jose HP Pavilion USA
2007/10/12 Los Angeles Hollywood Bowl USA

Danny Tse

01-18-2008, 08:15 PM

Latest comments (http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080118/music_nm/gabriel_dc;_ylt=AsG.IK9lrlIOZwvv6ja_BINxFb8C) from Peter Gabriel about a possible reunion with Genesis....

I was trying to get to the Rome (show), but if they do another (tour leg), I'll try to get there.

We had discussions about (my taking part), but the time commitment they wanted was growing, and I knew with trying to get the Elders going, I wasn't going to be able to do both. I'm not in principle against the idea of doing something.

Danny Tse

11-06-2008, 02:15 AM

Rumors of another Genesis tour, this time with Pete on vocals and Phil on drums, are starting up again....

http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2008/11/04/genesis-hope-to-reunite-with-peter-gabriel/

http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003886451

Did I mention that a SACD of Tony Banks' "A Curious Feeling" is coming in 2009?

Danny Tse

01-07-2009, 06:49 PM

"Peter Gabriel would have no objection to full Genesis reunion".....

http://www.gigwise.com/news/48557/Peter-Gabriel-Would-Have-No-Objection-To-Full-Genesis-Reunion

Former Genesis frontman Peter Gabriel has said he would have “no real objection” to a full reunion of the band.

Gabriel didn't take part in the group's 2007 tour, which included 20 dates around the world.

At the time, he said he was “happy” that drummer Phil Collins, bassist Mike Rutherford and guitarist Tony Banks were touring, but wanted to concentrate on his own material.

However, in a new interview with Word, Gabriel said: "In principle I have no real objection to playing with Genesis at some point in the future."

Gabriel hasn't performed with his former band since he left the group in 1975.

Guitarist Tony Banks??!!

Bass_Pedal

01-07-2009, 07:29 PM

It's nice to see this but I have serious doubts. Even on the most recently released 1970-1975 box set interviews he said that he had a hard enough time ditching the ex-Genesis label in the eighties, that he didn't want to re-visit it again. Very weak argument if you ask me. Most people think Genesis was a top 40 hit machine from the 80's unless you are a fan of the band. One reunion tour isn't going to effect his public image. The interview on the box set is from 2007 so he looks to have possibly changed his mind... I'm not holding my breath, and I don't think anybody else is either. :)

Danny Tse

10-19-2009, 04:57 PM

Given Genesis is one of the nominees for the 2010 Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame induction, and I'm betting the group will get in, perhaps this may be the only upcoming possible occasion for the group to reunite with the classic lineup.

Bass_Pedal

10-20-2009, 11:52 AM

I would love to see it happen, for a number of reasons. The most obvious, to just see them all together again on last time, however I would also get a kick out of seeing what songs they would do. With the exception of The Carpet Crawlers, I can't see many in the R'nR HoF audience recognizing or even getting the songs that they would play with that line up. They could smash all expectations and play Back in NYC! That would be awesome...

Danny Tse

10-20-2009, 02:09 PM

Genesis can always put Chester Thompson in the drummer's seat. After all, he's been part of Genesis' touring band since the late 70s.

Danny Tse

09-28-2011, 05:51 PM

Those dreaming of Peter Gabriel/Genesis reunion....still possible but unlikely (http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/peter-gabriel-possibility-of-a-genesis-reunion-is-slim-20110927) (Rolling Stone magazine 9/27/11 interview with Peter Gabriel)

gudnoyez

09-28-2011, 06:17 PM

If Phil Collins stays on the drums and does not contribute in any other way, and Peter Gabriel is in then it would be great if Gabriel and Hacket returned. I could tolerate a little of Collins vocals if they toured and did some of the early Collins led Genesis, but please don't try to squeeze in solo Collins or Mike and the Mechanics.