GENESIS: THAT'S NOT ALL
What a difference a decade makes.
Ten years ago, singer/drummer Phil Collins told Billboard magazine he was "not very interested" in old Genesis material. He went as far as to say he had "no reverence" for it.
On Nov. 7, Collins was singing a different tune. He joined guitarist Mike Rutherford and keyboardist Tony Banks for a press conference in London to formally announce they'll be reuniting for a tour that begins June 11 in Europe, with 20 U.S. dates to be announced sometime later.
Apparently, this reunion of the most successful and famous Genesis lineup came to be after one that would have involved singer Peter Gabriel and guitarist Steve Hackett didn't happen.
"This is just us getting together and playing some songs," said Collins last week.
With no plans to make a new Genesis album, this means the guys will be playing material that Collins said he wasn't interested in anymore back in '96.
Hmm: Maybe the decision to revisit the past was influenced by the fact that EMI is scheduled to reissue 14 Genesis studio albums as SACD/DVD two-disc sets throughout 2007.
After all, Rutherford did say at the press conference it is "the right time" for the band to tour.
And get this: According to Collins, money isn't a motivating factor for the tour. His exact words on Nov. 7: "We're all loaded enough not to worry about where the next million is coming from."
Good for you, Phil, but does that mean tickets for the reunion shows will be cheap? Probably not.
Just once, it would be great to hear a long-dormant band or an on-again, off-again band be totally direct and honest about its reasons for reuniting. There's nothing wrong with admitting to boredom, bankruptcy or that solo projects failed.
Recently, Who leader Pete Townshend came close to full disclosure, telling Rolling Stone that after bassist John Entwistle died in 2002, any future touring with Roger Daltrey had to be artistically driven. Townshend kept his word: The band's set lists at recent shows have revolved around the recently released Endless Wire, the first new Who album since 1982's It's Hard.
Full disclosure in exchange for one's full support -- that might be too much to ask from a politician, but it seems reasonable from a musician.
What a difference a decade makes.
Ten years ago, singer/drummer Phil Collins told Billboard magazine he was "not very interested" in old Genesis material. He went as far as to say he had "no reverence" for it.
On Nov. 7, Collins was singing a different tune. He joined guitarist Mike Rutherford and keyboardist Tony Banks for a press conference in London to formally announce they'll be reuniting for a tour that begins June 11 in Europe, with 20 U.S. dates to be announced sometime later.
Apparently, this reunion of the most successful and famous Genesis lineup came to be after one that would have involved singer Peter Gabriel and guitarist Steve Hackett didn't happen.
"This is just us getting together and playing some songs," said Collins last week.
With no plans to make a new Genesis album, this means the guys will be playing material that Collins said he wasn't interested in anymore back in '96.
Hmm: Maybe the decision to revisit the past was influenced by the fact that EMI is scheduled to reissue 14 Genesis studio albums as SACD/DVD two-disc sets throughout 2007.
After all, Rutherford did say at the press conference it is "the right time" for the band to tour.
And get this: According to Collins, money isn't a motivating factor for the tour. His exact words on Nov. 7: "We're all loaded enough not to worry about where the next million is coming from."
Good for you, Phil, but does that mean tickets for the reunion shows will be cheap? Probably not.
Just once, it would be great to hear a long-dormant band or an on-again, off-again band be totally direct and honest about its reasons for reuniting. There's nothing wrong with admitting to boredom, bankruptcy or that solo projects failed.
Recently, Who leader Pete Townshend came close to full disclosure, telling Rolling Stone that after bassist John Entwistle died in 2002, any future touring with Roger Daltrey had to be artistically driven. Townshend kept his word: The band's set lists at recent shows have revolved around the recently released Endless Wire, the first new Who album since 1982's It's Hard.
Full disclosure in exchange for one's full support -- that might be too much to ask from a politician, but it seems reasonable from a musician.
posted by Chris M. Junior at 2:46 PM
1 Comments:
There actually was a conversation between the five (Steve Hackett being the fifth) to go forth and perform "The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway," but at a second meeting, PG decided the meetings purpose was to think about it a little longer not only disappointing the band but fans worldwide.
He hasn't closed the door for the future however.
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