88Comrade2000 Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2005-11-07-genesis-reunion_x.htm >>>Phil Collins says Genesis reunion is 'a possibility' JERUSALEM (AP) — Phil Collins says he's open to the idea of a Genesis reunion. Nothing has been announced, but the 54-year-old British singer, who is touring the Middle East, says: "There's a possibility. I'm open for it." "If it doesn't happen, it won't be because we don't want to. It will just be because there are too many things in the way," he said Sunday. "I'm happy to sit behind the drum kit and let Peter (Gabriel) be the singer, but if it happens, I'll be there." Genesis formed in 1967, performing for more than 30 years before disbanding in 1998. Collins fronted the band after lead singer Gabriel left in 1975 to pursue a solo career. Collins went solo in 1996. "We're all still good friends. We spent like 30 or 25 years of our life in the same office," Collins said. "Just because we don't play in the same band anymore doesn't mean we don't see each other and enjoy each other's company." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. <<< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 979guy Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I think it's the type of 'nice' answer a musician gives when what he'd really like to be saying is, "leave it. Genesis is dead. I am old and tired and want to play golf". On other interviews he actually said that this is his last tour and that he wants to spend his time being a family man. A friend of mine said he looked pretty "tired" at the concert last night, not the feisty '81 Face Value Phil... (Although he did play a wonderful "In the Air Tonight") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Phil Collins has become too "Disney-fied" to really have an effective Genesis reuinion tour... As much as I think they're better with Peter Gabriel and Peter Gabriel is better with them, it's probably best left undone. Everything they have done without him (except maybe Duke) sounds like it could basically be a Phil Collins solo album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanCollins Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I wouldn't count Phil Collins out (both my father's and brother's name ) he can still beat the crap out of the drums and has a strong voice. I believe he'd do it. It would probably be Peter Gabriel that didn't go along. I saw Genisis in 1975 (with Collins and Gabriel) on the GU football field. They were wearing white sheets, and sounded different. Kinda anticlimactic after the J. Geils Band had played. The new Gabriel DVD "Growing Up Live" http://movies2.nytimes.com/gst/movies/movie.html?v_id=294255 is very cool. filmed in the round, Milan Italy 2002 world tour. During one song, Gabriel rides a bicycle around the stage while singing, he almost nails the bass player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 979guy Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Everything they have done without him (except maybe Duke) sounds like it could basically be a Phil Collins solo album. Still, Second Home by the Sea is one of my all-time favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 If they could get Gabriel in on it also, that would be sweet. Then you could have some of his solo stuff, some of Colin's earlier solo stuff, and a bunch of Genesis stuff all in there. A nice big fat show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I saw Genisis in 1975 (with Collins and Gabriel) on the GU football field. They were wearing white sheets, and sounded different. Huh? Genesis played at a KKK rally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 D@mn why crack open a time capsule from the 80's and spread air pollution?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Last time I heard about Phil Collins was on South Park. Everyone remembers the Timmayyy!!! episode Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief skin Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 this has been rumored for over a month now, nothing new from Collins. Genesis kicks arse. Lamb lies down on Broadway album, Trick of the tail album, Wind and Wuthering album, all classics that stand the test of time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I just see them in a category of music that was decent in that era and should stay in that era, like Jimmy Durante Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I cringe every time Peter Gabriel's 'sledgehammer' comes on the radio. Buy a lyric Peter... we f'ing get it. Sledgehammer... we know. As for genesis and phil collins... the music is strikingly ordinary. Custom made to be played on elevators everywhere. Music that is offensive to nobody... :snore: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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