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

Ryan Reed — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:05:14 +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 — Thu, 28 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 — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:00:41 +0000

What are your plans for today (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 — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:12:01 +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.

Mike Rutherford Puts Genesis in the Past: 'I'd Rather Do Something New'

Matt Wardlaw — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 11:31:15 +0000

With Genesis in a dormant state for the past few years, guitarist Mike Rutherford has been focused on moving forward, most recently with a retooled version of his ‘80s Mike & The Mechanics project. The Mechanics, minus former lead singer Paul Carrack, returned to action in 2009. They released a new album entitled ‘The Road’ [...]

Peter Gabriel's 'So' to Be Subject of 'Classic Albums' Documentary

Dave Lifton — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:00:51 +0000

Peter Gabriel‘s 1986 smash hit record ‘So’ will be featured in the next installment of Eagle Rock Entertainment’s popular ‘Classic Albums’ series. The documentary, which aired on the BBC in March, will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Sept. 18. The video features interviews with Gabriel, co-producer Daniel Lanois and many of the musicians [...]

Prog Magazine Announces First Annual Progressive Music Awards

Dave Swanson — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 20:00:04 +0000

ProgMagazine, an offshoot of the UK mag Classic Rock, has announced details on its inaugural Progressive Music Awards. Co-sponsored by Orange Amplification, the awards celebrate a long-underserved genre that has, in recent years, finally been getting its due. For years, progressive signified lengthy recordings, excessive noodling and technicality, and lyrical content that jumped into the [...]