What must it be like – being in the middle of your twenties and out of a sudden you finally get the chance to see Phil Collins live? Niklas Ferch was in this position and he saw Phil in Cologne, Paris, Dublin and London. Read his personal report here.
After the turbulent start in the 70ies and the complicated phase in the beginning of the eighties, Brand X called it a day. But to the surprise of many, the band has not run its course yet. In our last part of the website special, you will find out how they got together again two more times…
Steve Hackett’s 2017 tour was captured at the Symphony Hall in Birmingham, UK and was released end of January 2018 on Blu-ray and 2CD/2DVD (Blu-ray/2CD in Noth America). Christian Gerhardts reviewed the release for you.
The British Fanclub The Waiting Room has been around for 30 years now, publishing 100 issues of their fanzine (digital these days) and celebrated their 100th edition with a special printed magazine. Martin Antes checked this out and shares his thoughts.
The German Genesis Fanclub it turned 25 in late 2016 – for that reason an in best Genesis-related tradition, we celebrates that anniversary with a special event a year later in October 2017. Special guest were British tribute band The Carpet Crawlers. Tony Reinsperger was there and shares his thoughts.
In the second part of our website special Steffen Gerlach reflects the turbulent times from 1978 up until the temporary end of the band in the beginning of the 80ies…
Richard Macphail played an important role in the history of Genesis, especially in the early years. But even after his farewell he stayed in touch and appeared every now and then in different jobs for the band and its members. Now, Richard presents his book about all this. Helmut Janisch has read the book and shares his thoughts and his valuation
For many fans, the probably most ambitious Genesis solo project remains a mystery when it comes to details. The fusion band Brand X was Phil’s solo thing until the late 70ies, but the band remained active. Steffen Gerlach brings some light into the dark mystery of the Genesis of Brand X with this website special. This is part 1 – the beginning.
Mike + The Mechanics were on tour in September 2017, playing shows in Europa outside the UK. We had the chance to see the show in Dresden. We also at down with Mike for a short interview.
In early 2018, Steve Hackett will return to North and South America with a new show, once more with solo and Genesis stuff, but also with some GTR for the first time. Find all info about tour dates and tickets here.