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
The current Genesis tour The Last Domino? has me thinking a great deal about one of my favorite bands. The music of Genesis has been an important part of my life for forty years. Reading the various comments on social media about the tour has my head spinning at times. The comments seem to be … Continue reading Genesis Musings: Conviction Versus Nostalgia
Calling All Stations by Genesis and The Cosmos Rocks by Queen + Paul Rodgers. Two final studio albums by two very different and iconic rock bands. Two albums that served the same purpose. In both cases a new singer was brought on board to replace an iconic and much beloved front man. The end result … Continue reading Calling All Stations Vs. The Cosmos Rocks
Released in 1974, The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway is Peter Gabriel's swansong with Genesis. Opinions on the album from Genesis fans have been mixed over the years. I feel that the album is a fantastic example of what a concept album should be. The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway has stood the test of … Continue reading Song Spotlight: The Colony Of Slippermen By Genesis
How many would you accept? How many band members add up to a legitimate band? These days a band that consists of all it’s original members, like U2, is an extremely rare thing. Bands like Kansas, Foreigner, Styx and Journey are the norm. Their rosters mix and match founding members, long standing members with new … Continue reading Genesis – And Then There Were???
The Watch is a progressive rock band that is familiar to some Genesis fans. I must be honest, I am surprised that more Genesis fans have not embraced The Watch. Perhaps it is just an issue of exposure. Hopefully that will change because The Watch is an excellent band. The Watch is an Italian Genesis … Continue reading My A To Z Music Challenge: Letter W – The Watch
Here it is Spring of 2017 and the afterglow of the great band Genesis remains. The band recorded their last album in 1997 and they completed their last tour in 2007. Over the last several years, apart from public appearances for awards ceremonies or the filming of a documentary, the members of Genesis have been … Continue reading The Afterglow Of Genesis
In The Rapids is a Genesis song that really does not get much attention. It is the penultimate song from the band's superb concept album The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway (1974). At two minutes and twenty two seconds the track is short, but it sure is not sweet. The band packs an incredible amount … Continue reading In The Rapids, An Overlooked Gem By Genesis
The Genesis Show are a New Jersey based Genesis tribute band. I just had the great pleasure of seeing the band live at The Newton Theatre, in Newton New Jersey. Their show is billed as The Wind And Wuthering Tour Live. After seeing the show all I can say is WOW!!! What an experience, this … Continue reading The Genesis Show: A Tribute Band With Their Own Special Way
If you are a fan of the solo careers of the various members of Genesis than 2016 has been a very good year. Steve Hackett recently finished his highly successful Acolyte to Wolflight/Genesis Revisited tour. He is currently recording his next album and next year he will hit the road to support it. Part of … Continue reading Genesis 2016: The Outline Still Remains
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