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November 24, 2006

The Return of the Giant Hogweed – Peter Gabriel and Genesis

Rumor has it Phil Collins is trying to reform Genesis. Not the crap band Collins fronted for ten years in the ‘80s but, the Peter Gabriel lead version. It’s been almost thirty years since Gabriel fronted Genesis and we all know what success he has had during that time. With Cream’s brief reuniting earlier this year the Gabriel lead Genesis would be an interesting idea. Just please don’t let Collins sing any of his crap.

I was fortunate to see Genesis, with Peter Gabriel, back in England, just before Peter moved on to his solo stuff. The show, at the Hammersmith, was a visual masterpiece. Gabriel dressed for the concert. His costumes provided a new side for the singer. He was also an actor. Songs like “Supper’s Ready,” “The Musical Box,” and “Watcher of the Skies” became a lasting memory. A two week run on Broadway for the re-formed Genesis would fit the bill – They could perform the entire “Lamb Lies Down on Broadway.”

So, if Genesis could reform who else would we want to see - Pink Floyd? The Live 8 concert was, too say “Comfortable Numb.” But I would want to see the original King Crimson, Roxy Music, Camel, Gentle Giant, Mott the Hoople and Hawkwind

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