When Phil Collins announced to release a Love Songs compilation he did not trigger much euphoria. Later a special edition of this release was announced. Read here to see what there is to be said about this album.
On February 14, 2005 Ray Wilson played the KKC, a student-run club at the Duisburg-Essen University, with Irvin Duguid and his brother Steve Wilson. Christian Gerhardts set up this gig. Here are his impressions.
Simultaneously to the Platinum Collection Genesis released the The Video Show DVD in 2004. It unites almost all promo videos the band did in stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 and dts sound. Christian Gerhardts was all ears (and eyes).
Peter Gabriel releases his music videos in new 96/24 dts surround sound. Once more Gabriel tries to new technical standards. Does the DVD live up to this promise? Find out in our review.
In 2004 Phil Collins embarked on his Farewell tour and played a greatest hits set. He did, however, come up with something special for the tour DVD, Christian Gerhardts reports.
Every event has its own gimmicks and visual recognition value. With RayVent, the connection to Scotland was obvious.
When we began planning the club meeting for 2004 in October and November we found we would like to do something new, a special event: We would try and bring a (former) member of the group to Welkers. Our first choice was the band's last singer, Ray Wilson.
Those who attended shows on the Mechanics most recent tours report a short set that was nevertheless an entertaining performance by a remarkable live band…
Irvin Duguid was a member of the Stiltskin live band, then he appeared in Ray Wilson's solo band in late 2003. We did an interview with Irvin in early 2004.