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35 Years Ago: Genesis Release '. . . And Then There Were Three . . .'

Ryan Reed — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 17:05:14 +0000

How exactly did Genesis, progressive rock's defining band, manage to survive so much turmoil? The group weathered the loss of key members and a shifting musical landscape to produce '. . . And Then There Were Three . . .,' the 1978 album that introduced a leaner three-man lineup and helped them move from prog toward the poppier sound that would define their career in the '80s.

Celebrate Phil Collins Day with a New Song Named After Phil Collins

Jeff Giles — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:00:41 +0000

What are your plans for Friday (Feb. 15)? You’re going to need to cancel them, because we’ve just been informed that it’s Phil Collins Day. But seriously, Phil Collins Day is a real thing — it even has its own official website, as well as a daylong celebration, held annually in New York’s Rockaway neighborhood. [...]

Rare 1970 Film Featuring David Bowie and Genesis Unearthed

Dave Swanson — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:12:01 +0000

The Atomic Sunrise festival was held in March 1970 at the legendary Roundhouse club in England and featured a number of the underground rock scene's most shining lights. The event featured David Bowie, Hawkwind, and Genesis, among others. All these acts were in their infancy, and that's what makes the event so interesting. Fortunately, the festival was captured on film and now, after over 40 years, the film has been unearthed.

Five Classic Genesis Albums to be Reissued in Audiophile Vinyl Format

Ryan Reed — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:32:13 +0000

Genesis fans: rejoice! Especially if you have a whole lot of extra cash. EMI is re-issuing five of this legendary prog-rock band’s first six studio albums (leaving out their rightfully despised debut, 1969′s ’From Genesis to Revelations’), all in fancy “180 Gram Audiophile Virgin Vinyl” format. This five-album spread covers the British band’s incredible early ’70s [...]

Haunted House Rock – Today's Spooky Vinyl Vault!

Jeff Holbrook — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 14:01:46 +0000

The self titled Genesis album in 1983 was one of 3 during the 1980s that cemented the band in rock history as being one of the decades biggest, oddly enough, for a band who's beginnings dated back to the 60's. 'Abacab' in 1981 and 'Invisible Touch' in 1986 rounded out the trio. The onc

Mike Rutherford Puts Genesis in the Past: 'I'd Rather Do Something New'

Matt Wardlaw — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 19:31:15 +0000

With Genesis in a dormant state for the past few years, guitarist Mike Rutherford has been focused on moving forward, most recently with a retooled version of his ‘80s Mike & The Mechanics project. The Mechanics, minus former lead singer Paul Carrack, returned to action in 2009. They released a new album entitled ‘The Road’ [...]

Gabriel Era Genesis – Today's Vinyl Vault

Jeff Holbrook — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:14:05 +0000

Genesis formed around 1967 and had a rather successful go at it, especially in Europe, where their odd brand of progressive rock was much more acceptable than it was here. Peter Gabriel's weird ideas and stage costumes simply made them an interesting curiosity over here. It wasn't until they began producing more commercial fare that the word got o

Remastered Early Genesis On The Way

Carl Coffey — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:31:32 +0000

Genesis will reissue their very first album next year. The 1969 “From Genesis to Revelation,” a much less sophisticated effort than the Progressive Rock icons later became famous for, has been fully remastered and set for release on January 23rd. The original album has the the line-up of Peter Gabriel on vocals, Anthony Phillips on [...]

Haunted House Rock – Genesis on Today's Vinyl Vault

Jeff Holbrook — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:45:10 +0000

A left over track from Halloween week I didn't get to - and a good one by Genesis. Home By The Sea is from the Phil Collins 80's era, something I can usually do without, but this one has always caught my ear. It's a spoo

Peter Gabriel Understands Interest In Genesis Reunion, Still Resists It

Carl Coffey — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:50:44 +0000

Peter Gabriel admits he can “can see the argument” for a reunion of him with Genesis. But the rocker tells Rollingstone.com the chances of it actually happening are “in the outside department of the betting shop.” He says his reasons for holding out aren’t personal, noting he and the other members of the group “get [...]