^ The way I heard it, all the Genesis members and MacPhail were having a jolly old time, when they noticed a disheveled but slightly familiar looking guy had entered the shop. They thought he had to be one of the people who worked for the shop or was setting up for the event, but finally they realized it was the once happy and healthy drummer from Pink Floyd. Gabriel broke into tears, and the seeds were sown for his next concept album, to be released in 20 years time.
I half remember Mike Rutherford and Nick Mason playing on the same bill (if not together) at a private charity event many years ago.
Could be wrong though!
** Just checked - it was at Highclere Castle, Newbury on 20 May 2006
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GREAT photo. Love to see these guys all smiles.
My understanding was that Richard was a Charterhouse schoolmate of Rutherford, Banks, Gabriel, and Phillips. I think he might have even been in one of the bands that one or more of them were in, such as the Anon. Anyhow, as I recall, as Genesis came into being a "professional band", Richard was their first roadie or what have ya, and such was part of the band's inner circle right from the very beginning.Originally Posted by N_Singh
The interesting thing is, that dedication on Genesis Live (whihc isn't on all pressings, it's not on the one I have), made it sound like he had passed away, which obviously he hadn't. I believe I read on one website or another that he had gotten married, and as such, left the band's organization to "settle down". And I guess they felt that was big enough deal to commemorate in that fashion.
That sounds similar to an event at Cowdrey Castle, in 1993, with Queen (which for this occasion, consisted of Roger Taylor, John Deacon, Tim Renwick and Gary Wallis), Genesis, and Pink Floyd (with Rutherford playing bass).
LOL and who are the other 2 drummers?
You are correct, sir!
What I meant was I was fooled by the title of this post (and certainly not referring to Phil Collins-or anyone for that matter-as a fool).
hence, my second sentence.
BTW, MacPhail's book is now available to us in the US. I ordered the Kindle version for $10 and I can already say it's more interesting than Rutherford's book. Tons of details, at least in the early chapters where I currently left off.
I'd be interested to know if the book covers the post Gabriel period at all, specifically through the time that Hackett left.
There's loads of detail from Gabriel's early LPs and tours, with which MacPhail assisted. I'm up to 1978 or so in the book, and we haven't heard from the Genesis since the European tour of 1976.
it's always april1st somewhere …
Signed hard copies available for pre-order at Burning Shed.
I just ordered with confirmed payment. I went back to read more information on the book and is says out of stock. It says the book is a paperback.
It's probably a Trade Paperback. By "hard copies" I meant solid, physical books as opposed to kindle/digital download. I just purchased mine this morning.
I see. Glad you posted and the fact I got the last copy!
So in the new book, Hackett says Peter Gabriel was a big fan of Voyage of the Acolyte.
Agreed. Different styles, different drumming vision. In my own charts PC is a main contributor to music, whereas Mason is a decorator and techniquewise there's no comparison....PC was able to play any music, ornate or undemanding, Nick has never done it and we know why...but in the Pink Floyd context he was amazing!
Peter Hammill gets a mention too - this is from his website "My old friend Richard MacPhail has recently published a book of his reminiscences. Some of you may know that he tour managed me on a couple of epic jaunts back in the day but he's most generally known for his association and friendship with Genesis. "
Pink Floyd and Genesis now have a manager in common- Tony Smith. Mason also attended one of their 2007 reunion shows- Twickenham or Wembley.
Just to be super clear, Tony Smith only manages Nick Mason, not the Floyd as a whole.
Mike
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I ran into Peter Gabriel looking for his seat in 1994 at the Giants Stadium stop of Pink Floyd's "The Division Bell" tour. He must've been picking up pointers because after that his following tours really kicked it up a notch as far as the visuals, lighting and overall production go. Gabriel was touring one of his WOMAD festivals at the time; out of everything I could have possibly said I mentioned how cool it was that he had Billy Cobham on drums in his band as I'd just seen him a few days earlier at Jones Beach.
(Little did I know ole Pete was really there to try and seduce Nick Mason to join him for a reunion....)
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Just received the book today in the USA.
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