Genesis is reforming and going on tour – but without Peter Gabriel – and if you’ve seen this terrific documentary, you know why! Check it out:
“I didn’t want to NOT be the drummer,” Collins says in a clip from the Showtime documentary. “This is what I did. ‘This is my territory”
It’s Time For “Genesis!”
Before I explain why you will be humming Genesis for the rest of the day, let’s begin with the greatest Genesis song of the Phil Collins era: the “prog” pop/rock majesty of “Turn It On Again…”
“Turn It On Again” is pure 80’s, but did you know that the band Genesis formed in 1967? Did you know that Peter Gabriel was the lead singer? Did you know he dressed like this?
Yes, Peter Gabriel Is Dressed Like A Flower…
If you only know the singer from his “Sledgehammer” song, you have missed out on his most “colorful” period…as lead singer of Genesis!
That’s Gabriel dressed as a flower, performing with Genesis in the mid-70’s…and here is a publicity photo of…
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johnrieber 
I know everything about Genesis. From start to finish, I’ve been a life long fan. I love Fifth of Firth. 🙂
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Cindy, I just re-listened to “Lamb Lies Down On Broadway” and “Duke” – one classic 70’s Genesis, the other their movie to an 80’s sound minus Gabriel….both terrific! Thanks for commenting!
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They were one of those rare bands that my ex-husband and I wracked so many hours listening to. My kids grew up listening to them. I still listen to Then There Were THree and Wind and Wuthering. Duke. They are awesome.
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Yes indeed! Thanks for calling out those terrific albums as well!
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I saw them at the Fairfield Halls in London, at the height of their popularity wtih Gabriel as front man. They brought the house down with ‘I know what I like in your wardrobe’.
Best wishes, Pete.
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That song is incredible…Carpet Crawlers as well!
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Saw them interviewed on the news last night. Phil Collins, son will be their drummer. Have to say Phil looked his age.
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Yes, I think Phil went on tour a few years ago with a cheeky headline about “not being dead yet.”
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He was walking with a stick but seemed remarkably upbeat.
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Such exciting news! I think I would have been shocked though if Gabriel was part of the reunion.
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Yes, he did the documentary because of the mega-greatest hits release, but they don’t seem to enjoy each other’s company much!
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Wow!
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They are so great in concert – terrific songs, consummate professionals…but boy, Tony Banks HATED Peter Gabriel!
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How interesting!
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