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.
A look back at our second fan club meeting in 1994 – from the perspective of the editorial team and the opinion of a visitor.
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.