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

Ryan Reed — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:55:14 +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 — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 02:43:01 +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 — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:34:13 +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 [...]

Peter Gabriel To Perform On Letterman

Jon Michaels — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:45:43 +0000

Over the past 6 months the question of a Genesis Reunion has come up multiple times. Gabriel won't commit to a reunion tour, but hasn't completely ruled it out.