Posted on 03/03/2009 10:37:48 AM PST by castle210
Singer Phil Collins said his life now revolves around the Alamo.
Collins is in town, set to appear at local events commemorating the anniversary of the siege and battle of the Alamo. Though he's mulling the idea of recording a tribute cover album of 1960s songs, he said he's making the Alamo “my main thing” as a collector, history buff and possible author.
“Basically, now I've stopped being Phil Collins the singer. This has become what I do,” he said Monday, standing beside a 13-foot-by-15-foot model of the 1836 Alamo compound that will open to the public this week.
Collins, who is British, said he has “hundreds” of cannonballs, documents and other artifacts from the Alamo, possibly the largest private collection anywhere, in the basement of his home in Switzerland. He said he's collaborating with artist Gary Zaboly on a book about his collection.
His most prized item is a receipt signed by Alamo commander William Barret Travis for 32 head of cattle used to feed the Alamo defenders.
His latest involvement in Alamo history is narrating the introduction of a 13-minute “Alamo diorama light and sound show” at the History Shop at 713 E. Houston St., by the Alamo. Invited guests at a preview tonight will also see a battle site excavation covered with a window on the floor of the shop, which is near the Alamo's north wall, where much of the heaviest fighting occurred.
I found a $5 copy of John Wayne’s “Alamo.” It’s a great movie. I can see why Collins admires the courage of Texans.
Phil, don’t make the same mistake Ozzy Osburne did. Use the Rest Room. They’re in the basement by the bicycle rack.
I hope someday he will share these artifacts with the State of Texas, perhaps loan them to the Alamo museum.
Being a Texan is a state-of-mind and heart.
The question is what facinates Mr. Collins about the Alamo.
Was it the daring stand for Texas sovereignty or imperialist takeover of Aztlan that is most interesting?
Unfortunately, too many people who call themselves American would rather watch Viva Max, starring Peter Ustinov.
hmm.. I have a thing for pre 1900s Britain.. folks are always into the opposite culture..
having been from lush green Michigan, I do have a new found appreciation for desert climate.. And I also understand the love for Texas. those are real folks there. it’s damn hot and it’s humid.. a guy has be sturdy enough to take it.
I love Texas. Only been there once.
That was weird. I refreshed and checked several times before re-posting and this time, at least six posts showed up at once.
Do you like seeing your name and post or do you post the same thing three times in one thread all the time?
I found a $5 copy of John Wayne’s “Alamo.” It’s a great movie. I can see why Collins admires the courage of Texans.
“Go figure. A limey with a thing for the Alamo.”
Better than the last one - Ozzy peed on it. We have long memories here in the Alamo City...
Colonel, USAFR
A significant number of English emmigrants (and a handful of Scots and Welsh) were among the defenders at the Alamo....
For me, it is the daring stand against Gen. Santa Anna for independence. That you would refer to Texians defense of liberty as imperialist is stoopid.
Then I’ve been one for about 20 years now.....
Then welcome aboard. Calif was annexed because of the events that created Texas.
Dont know when the last time you were at Little Big Horn, but it has succumbed to political correctness long ago. I remember going there as a kid, and hearing the story from a park ranger. My last stop there was about 7 years ago with my kids, and the park service had a native storyteller on staff give a 2 hour presentation on the indians side of the story, and how bad Custer was. The gist of the presentation was that this was not a national monument, this was a national tragedy, and that the white man was wrong and bad.
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I think 5 English born defenders died at the Alamo. If that caught the attention of Phil Collins, that might explain his fascination with the battle.
Billy Gibbons: When I first saw it (the Alamo), a tear came to my eye.
Dusty Hill: Actually, he had just cut his finger on a beer can pop top.
the way I read that comment you refer to the poster was referring to Santa Anna as the imperialist.
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