Rock band Genesis to reunite for first tour in 13 years

CNN ^ | March 4, 2020 | Toyin Owoseje

[C19fan]

British rock band Genesis have confirmed they are reforming for a 2020 tour -- their first in 13 years.

Phil Collins, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford made the announcement during an appearance on Zoe Ball's BBC Radio 2 breakfast show Wednesday morning.

Revealing details of their comeback tour, they said they will perform a series of shows across the UK later this year.

The trio -- the band's classic line-up -- will be joined by Collins' 18-year-old son Nicholas on drums and longstanding associate Daryl Stuermer on guitar and bass.

[QualityMan]

lol.

maybe the roof is leaking..

[MarkL]

“Peter Gabriel or Phil Collins” (From ‘You’re the Worst’)

You need eggs to make pancakes!

"Firth of Fifth" vs "Squonk?" It's a tough one...

Mark

[Charles Martel]

Land of Confusion was an entertaining anti-Regan production.

Did you know that the "Spitting Image" puppets are returning this year via streaming video? I'm sure more weird CNN-meets-Fraggle-Rock propaganda will be headed our way.

[dfwgator]

I still crack up at “Remember when Phil Collins drowned that guy?”

[dfwgator]

maybe the roof is leaking..

There was nothing wrong with Phil's "Face Value" album. A lot of good songs on that one.

[dfwgator]

Yep. “Wind and Wuthering” was the last album with Steve Hackett, and the last “real” Genesis album IMHO.

You forgot "Spot the Pigeon", love "Inside and Out".

[zeugma]

Right! There is a huge chasm between "Close to the Edge" and "Owner of a Lonely Heart."

Indeed. They went from being a band with songs so long that very few radio stations would play them, to being a band that could produce a decent 4-minute pop song. Personally I prefer the older Yes. I heard a live version of The Gates of Delirium once that was freaking mind-blowing. It went on for about half an hour.

[bwest]

He’s done quite a few great albums, but remains unknown to most casual Genesis fans. He was actually a founding member of the band.

[dfwgator]

Ant was the main member of the band, but he didn’t like touring, so that’s why he left.

[dfwgator]

Collins is a high maintenance “artist”...his poor health comes from having accidents as a result of drinking to much..

He went to the "Twilight Alehouse" a bit too much.

[bwest]

As did Renaissance, one of my favorites. Great symphonic prog, then came Time Line in ‘83...

[dfwgator]

My prog band of choice in the 80s was Marillion.

[MarDav]

I saw the Relayer tour at the old Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City, NJ. Stadium seating. As soon as the band opened with “Siberian Khatru” everyone stood up. My friend and I started to walk to the stage and didn’t stop till we were about 10 feet from Steve Howe. Great concert.

[dfwgator]

Although I was probably one of the few who think “Drama” is one of their best albums.

[oh8eleven]

I just can't see paying hundreds of dollars that they now charge for concerts.
Once in a while, 1960s rock concert posters will show up on History Channel shows like Pawn Stars.
They'll list a dozen super groups at a given concert and the ticket price is $5.50.

[1Old Pro]

I just can't see paying hundreds of dollars that they now charge for concerts. Once in a while, 1960s rock concert posters will show up on History Channel shows like Pawn Stars. They'll list a dozen super groups at a given concert and the ticket price is $5.50.

Mickey Mantle was paid $100,000/ year in 1963, now baseball players make 10x that, kinda like ticket inflation.

[printhead]

My brother and SIL were there too. Cameras were allowed in. I have some photos.

[SunkenCiv]

I see what you did there. :^)

[cuban leaf]

I saw their Seconds Out tour at the Paramount in Seattle. The best concert I ever saw live. But that is partly because it was the last concert I saw as ticket prices got stupid expensive and I started raising a family.

But yeah, I thought Collins had some back problem that kept him from playing drums any more.

[cuban leaf]

No Peter Gabriel?

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He’s not in the band. Still, I wouldn’t mind seeing him sit in for a few of their old songs. Old genesis was my favorite genesis.