I have only seen them doing this show once and I am not sure I can go this time (distance), but I will try. Something tells me it could be the last chance ...
I recommend to go, especially when you haven't seen them that often.
I also wonder what might come after this tour. They can't do this forever ...
Brilliant as ever last night at Hammersmith Apollo
Brilliant as ever last night at Hammersmith Apollo
can you give some insights in the little video documentary they screend ahead of the show?
can you give some insights in the little video documentary they screend ahead of the show?
A narrated 20 minute mini-documentary of the original 73-74 tour in Europe and the US with archive images and video of performances and locations from a number of contributors such as Armando Gallo.
I fell ill over the weekend and couldn’t make it to Hammersmith. Gutted.
I saw them tonight at the Symphony Hall in Birmingham. Absolutely brilliant. I was only 11 in '73 and hadn't yet heard of Genesis. Having seen a fair bit on youtube the singer had PGs mannerisms off pat the others were spot on. Just brilliant to see what the show would have looked like. Now having seen this excellent recreation, I'm more certain than ever that Peter Gabriel is the best frontman of all time.
Glad you enjoyed it Mr Farmer, I was there too and it was a superb performance. I’ve seen them a few times and I’ve seen each of the tours - Foxtrot, Selling (Black and White versions), The Lamb and Extravaganzas 1and 2. This lineup ranks with their best, everyone is completely proficient but the drummer stood out to me as propelling the whole thing beautifully with that distinctively ‘Phil attitude’ and he also sang outstanding back up vocals. Seeing this material presented in the slightly magical setting, with the superb acoustics of the Birmingham Symphony Hall really brings home the quality of the music and the musicianship and performance of the original band, as well as The Musical Box. I could have done without the earnest but quite dull introductory video and been home a bit earlier but that didn’t detract from a brilliant night. I’m going again on Tuesday in Newcastle
Oh and The Trick of the Tail tour
Also saw The Musical Box in Birmingham. The band were on top form. The whole show was a visual and audio treat in 2024 - in 1973 it must have been truly mind-blowing!
I was also in Birmingham, and it was brilliant.
Slightly predictable highlights were FOF and Supper's Ready, but all of it was great. Loved hearing Epping Forest, even if it's not to everyone's taste.
I've seen this Selling England show before, but I think this is the best performance yet.
Now having seen this excellent recreation, I'm more certain than ever that Peter Gabriel is the best frontman of all time.
It's hard to argue. Seeing PG in those years must have been absolutely extraordinary.
Been in hospital at the end of last week so glad I am out in time to see them in Edinburgh on Thursday. Hoping for their usual top quality show
