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

Ryan Reed — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 17:05:14 +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.

45 Years Ago: Genesis Release First Single, 'The Silent Sun'

Ryan Reed — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 18:19:14 +0000

Genesis are rightfully regarded as one of the most innovate and eclectic progressive rock bands of all-time. But -- a couple late-era Phil Collins belters aside -- they're not remembered as cookie-cutter pop balladeers. Timing is everything: On Feb. 23, 1968, these British lads got off to an awkwardly uncharacteristic start with debut single, 'The Silent Sun,' the most saccharine, lightweight ditty in their entire discography.

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 — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:12:01 +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 — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:32:13 +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 [...]

Yes and Genesis Members Announce Release Date for New Squackett Album

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:00:15 +0000

Here’s a riddle, of sorts. What’s a “Squackett?” No, it’s not some hybrid bird created in a lab, unless you want to get metaphorical and consider music a bird and a studio a lab. It’s what you get when you cross Yes bassist Chris Squire (who has played on every one of said band’s records) and onetime Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett. The duo will release ‘A Life Within a Day’ on May 29 via Esoteric Antenna.

In His Eyes – Possible Genesis Reunion?

Tommy B — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:09:44 +0000

Peter Gabriel says he knows exactly what it would take to reunite him with his former Genesis bandmates: “a large brown envelope.” Gabriel made the admission on New York radio station Q104.3, and confirmed that several “great offers” had been made to get the band back together. Gabriel said he would be open to the [...]