As fans we can agree that we all love Styx. However, I am sure that many of us have differing opinions about out favorite Styx albums. Fandom is a very passionate affair, at times it is not for the feint of heart. I recently wrote a blog detailing my five favorite Kansas albums. I received … Continue reading My Five Favorite Albums From Styx
The lead singer is generally the most well known member of any band. Fronting any band naturally puts the spotlight on the one holding the microphone. In Freddie Mercury, Queen had not only one of the greatest front men, but also one of the most talented vocalists in rock music history. As a band Queen … Continue reading Four Superb Queen Songs Not Sung By Freddie Mercury
Kansas is currently on their 50th anniversary tour. What an incredible milestone for this great band. During their time together they have survived many storms. Like most bands with longevity, they have experienced several lineup changes over the decades. Despite the various changes, the band's core sound still remains strong and distinctive. As the years … Continue reading My Top Five Favorite Kansas Albums
The notions of "best" and "greatest" are extremely difficult to pin down. A lack of clear objectivity and personal bias can come into play with such matters. When involved in a discussion of one's favorite bands or artists it can be difficult to separate "best" from "favorite". The list below is not to be read … Continue reading Ten Outstanding Vocal Performances From Peter Gabriel Era Genesis
I recently came across this photograph of Phil Collins on a social media site. The photograph gave me a warm filling as I viewed it. Phil Collins has long been one of my biggest music heroes. His music continues to have a major impact on my life. Unfortunately he has been plagued by a series … Continue reading Phil Collins: A True Gift
Creating a setlist that pleases every fan is an impossible task. The level of difficulty rises with any band with a long history and discography like that of Genesis. Some fans prefer the old songs, some fans love the newer songs, while other fans love a mixture of both. Regardless of the setlist choices, the … Continue reading Genesis Musings: Tweaking The Setlist For The Last Domino Tour
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