When the DVD became increasingly popular Phil Collins released a documentary about how his debut album Face Value developed. It was published in the TDK series Classic albums. Christian Gerhardts checked it out.
It took Genesis more than 30 years to release a real Hits compilation. They had earned the right long ago, but in the end they probably were more of an album band. Read here to find out what Hits means and whether it is worthwhile getting.
In 1999 Phil’s son Simon Collins published his first album All Of Who You Are. The first single, Pride, even became a minor hit.
Chris Welch is considered THE Genesis journalist. His reports about Genesis were not always neutral but full of enthusiasm, and so he has done his bit to help the former heroes of progressive rock to stardom. Now he has written a book about Peter Gabriel.
It is not only Genesis who open their archives. Their founding member Anthony Phillips has cleaned up his attic and gives his fans a deep look into his oeuvre – back even into his days in Genesis.
The latter of only two German gigs by Mike + The Mechanics in 1999 took place at Museumsmeile Bonn. Here are two reports from the show.
In 1999 Mike + The Mechanics also came to Germany and played, amongst other cities, Hamburg. Here are your own concert reports.
When Genesis had completed their metamorphosis with a new album and a tour its members turned towards their solo projects again. Mike Rutherford recorded an album with his Mechanics that is called either M6 or simply Mike & The Mechanics.
Hudson Music released a VHS video and later a DVD of a special big band performance by Phil Collins.
Mike + The Mechanics played a warm-up gig to a select audience in the London club Hanover Grand – even before the album had come out.