Genesis's Mike Rutherford on hits, hellish school and being uncool
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Back in the 1980s, Genesis shot a video clip to accompany their song Land Of Confusion.
Back in the 1980s, Genesis shot a video clip to accompany their song Land Of Confusion.
It’s no surprise, really, that Wind & Wuthering feels so autumnal, less direct and nowhere near as frisky as Genesis‘ later projects.
Phil Collins has recalled his early failings as a frontman when he took over the Genesis limelight from Peter Gabriel.
I don’t think it’s crazy, no," says guitarist Steve Hackett. "I wouldn’t say it’s particularly misunderstood, either. Though it is hugely open to interpretation."
The current clamour for Phil Collins’ comeback tour tickets pales into insignificance compared to the frenzy surrounding his first appearance in Dundee 40 years ago, according to local superfans.
On August 16, 1975, Melody Maker posited a front-page question. Pushing a story regarding Frank Sinatra’s return to the UK down-page, it pictured Peter Gabriel in his full Watcher Of The Skies batwings, next to the legend: ‘GABRIEL OUT OF GENESIS?".
Mallets, murder, croquet and honey, it was a record cover that caused controversy once it hit the shops, so what was the thinking about the carnage on Nursery Cryme?
When Genesis entered the studio to record their 14th studio album in the spring of 1991, they were coming off their biggest commercial success — and headed for a major change.