Alan Hewitt's book offers a rapid introduction to the world of Genesis. He introduces the major events as well as all members of the band, providing a relatively comprehensive biography. A special feature of this book is a table of tour dates as they were known at the time the book was prepared for printing.
After the success the GTR album enjoyed in the mid-80s Steve Hackett planned to do another solo album that was to be called Feedback. It was never released, though parts of it found their way to the fans. Now Steve has completed and released it.
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.
A contemporary report on Fanclub Meeting 2000, which not only took place in a new millennium, but also at a time of upheaval within the club.
In May 1997, Eichenzell-Welkers hosted an event organized by the German Genesis Fan Club for the third time in 12 months…
After several "normal" fan club meetings, a series of fan club events on specific themes or albums began in 1996 – the first was based around Selling England By The Pound.
Our fourth club day took place in Eichenzell-Welkers near Fulda in eastern Hesse. It was the first of many club events held at the same location.