Rumours about a possible Genesis reunion have been circulating since around 2000. These rumours grew into serious hopes in 2005 when the classic Genesis line-up met to discuss this possibility. We have assembled the facts and events for you.
The new album Scratch My Back is part of a bigger concept according to which other artists will cover songs by Peter Gabriel. Find all the relevant information here, and we will keep you updated…
During the Steve Hackett Event we had the opportunity to interview Nick Magnus who accompanied John Hackett for his live performance at the event. Helmut Janisch spoke with Nick on 29/03/2009.
David Rhodes embarks on his first solo tour and plays in many towns and cities. His special guest is the band Paintbox.
In 2009 Tony Banks’ debut album came out again as a remaster. A deluxe version offers additional 5.1 surround sound. Both the album and the surround mix are reviewed by two authors.
Peter Gabriel introduced his ambitious new project Scratch My Back live in 2010 – with a full orchestra. Further dates have been anounced for 2011 and 2012! Find all the dates and tour information here.
The prog-rock band “The Watch” have frequently played shows with Genesis material. They also played at the Steve Hackett Event 2009. In 2010 they tour with the Blue show and play a set based around Foxtrot.
In 2009 Ray Wilson took his new show concept GENESIS Klassik on tour. His band was augmented by classical instruments from the Berlin Symphony Ensemble. On August 13, 2009 the band played a show for Radio Berlin; the recording of which is now available on CD
Steve Hackett finally toured again through Europe with a full band. On the German leg of the tour Steve also came to Hamburg.
A small backstage room in the Colos-Saal in Aschaffenburg, Germany, was the setting in which we did a brief but interesting interview with Steve Hackett – about an hour before his concert…