Three Members of Genesis Went to a Knicks Game — Speculations Abound

[mozo-pg]

I think the discussion is academic, like the perennial, "What Is Prog" threads. In other words, I think there is a minimal chance of a even trio reunion. Just my 2 cents.

[Progatron]

I think the discussion is academic, like the perennial, "What Is Prog" threads. In other words, I think there is a minimal chance of a even trio reunion. Just my 2 cents.

Absolutely. We could be wrong, but I just feel the time has passed. And speaking for myself, I didn't even bother with the 2007 reunion when they were in their late 50s. I certainly wouldn't bother with them at 70. Others would, which is fine, of course. But I prefer to keep my memories and the albums.

[lazland]

It never ceases to amaze me what an unrealistic and inflated view the prog crowd has of their share of the audience. The vast majority of people buying tickets to see a Genesis reunion tour want to see the 80s/90s hits they know and remember, and wouldn't have a clue who Steve Hackett is, or know anything from those 70s albums. They want the songs they still hear on classic rock radio, and that had those videos they liked when they were in high school. Not some weird, long, un-danceable song they've never heard. The disappointment factor would be enormous, unless they scaled it way down to small theater venues (the last time they did that was forty years ago). Hackett was included in the initial talks in 2006 for the 5-man reunion, and was at the meeting. But when PG bowed out of that, it was decided to go with the trio format, which really was the only thing that made sense if the 5-man lineup wasn't going to work. You can't shoehorn Hackett into the trio stuff, and it's incredibly naive to think that the short-lived 4-man era would go down well with anyone other than fans like us.

So yeah, while I'd personally much prefer to go see Hackett playing the 70s material (which he does very well) in a 2,000-seater than see the trio trot out Invisible Touch in a huge, echoey arena with video screens behind them, I am in a tiny minority in the grand scheme of things - and it's the grand scheme of things that promoters and management consider when putting together a tour with guys of this magnitude. As it is, they do put some of the old stuff in their set as a nod to fans like us. Ripples, Carpet Crawlers, In The Cage/Cinema Show, Los Endos, Musical Box closing, etc. - that's not 'dismissive' at all, frankly. It's unrealistic to expect anything deeper from the catalogue from guys now hitting 70 years old - who haven't played that stuff in nearly five decades.

This, in spades, which ought to be pinned to every single Genesis reunion thread.

I love all phases of the band, but it would be unrealistic to expect anything other than the three man band in the type of arenas they would need to fill in order to make it pay.

I do not want it to happen, though. I have great memories of seeing the band with Collins in his pomp, and I also went to the rain and mud fest that was Milton Keynes, which was fantastic, something which will live with me until I die. However, Collins plainly is not up to this anymore, and I think that any such show would ruin the memory. When something great has run its course, let it be.

In response to the query above about Hackett and the Milton Keynes show, Banks is on record, more than once, about how pissed he was Hackett left. Although, in a very English way, they all get along, the fact is that Banks has not, I feel, ever really forgiven him.

Lastly, I do also think that there is something strange about wanting to see a rather portly, and getting on a bit, Gabriel prancing about singing songs about a young Puerto Rican punk. It really wouldn’t work.

The past is done. Treasure the memories, and enjoy the great vibrant music which is still being made today across the genre.

[Yestor]

LMAO!

In all seriousness, I can't imagine Tony Banks enjoying a basketball game, somehow.

LOL! That was my exact reaction. I love these guys and I know it won't happen but it would be cool if each of them could bring new material and record a swan song album. You would think Gabriel would have tons of material, Mike and Tony and Steve should be able to write something. Ah, just a pipe dream I guess.

[taliesin]

I'd be happy if they got together to write and record whether or not live shows were part of the plan.

There was a unique compositional voice when they wrote as a band that I have never heard from any of their solo material and I miss that.

[JJ88]

Count me in as another who'd rather they 'did something new' (quoting Rutherford RE; Hackett!) than another nostalgia tour. The 2007 tour really worked wonders for their commercial reputation after the way the Wilson line-up fizzled out. But that seemed a good place to leave it.

No getting away from the elephant in the room- Collins' physical state- either. He had a nasty on-stage fall not so long ago. He's still packing in the crowds and everything, which is great, but it's sad to see.

[bill g]

Yeah I'd love an album of new material-they (and by 'they' I mean Banks) can still write great music and they shouldn't tour. However now that Banks has stated umpteen times that he prefers the older material, and his last orchestral album was excellent, I think he'd be at odds with Mike and Phil over the direction the material would take. But maybe they could still just make it up as they go and keep and work out their favorite parts, as they did as a 3-some. Moot point though, as it'll never happen.

[Trane]

So did Phil ruin the knicks game or not? Somebody tell us.

/lol, Phil ruined it for the Knicks and Tony for the Lakers

I think the discussion is academic, like the perennial, "What Is Prog" threads. In other words, I think there is a minimal chance of a even trio reunion. Just my 2 cents.

not that we'd care if they did or didn't

Absolutely. We could be wrong, but I just feel the time has passed. And speaking for myself, I didn't even bother with the 2007 reunion when they were in their late 50s. I certainly wouldn't bother with them at 70. Others would, which is fine, of course. But I prefer to keep my memories and the albums.

absolutely

[JJ88]

Yeah I'd love an album of new material-they (and by 'they' I mean Banks) can still write great music and they shouldn't tour. However now that Banks has stated umpteen times that he prefers the older material, and his last orchestral album was excellent, I think he'd be at odds with Mike and Phil over the direction the material would take. But maybe they could still just make it up as they go and keep and work out their favorite parts, as they did as a 3-some. Moot point though, as it'll never happen.

Collins has no real issue with the older stuff (he's said it's Brand X he struggles to relate to now). I've long felt it's Rutherford who's most removed from it now, when you look at what he does with the Mechanics. And then there's all his numerous 'a bit busy' comments in interviews concerning older work.

[Progatron]

Collins has no real issue with the older stuff (he's said it's Brand X he struggles to relate to now). I've long felt it's Rutherford who's most removed from it now, when you look at what he does with the Mechanics. And then there's all his numerous 'a bit busy' comments in interviews concerning older work.

Collins seems to quite like a lot of the old material, but my guess is that he wouldn't think they should play too much of it.

Rutherford indeed thinks they are "A bit busy. These are period pieces. YknowwhatImean?" - Or at least I think that's what he said. It's a bit like listening to Prince Charles after ten scotches.

[bill g]

Collins has no real issue with the older stuff (he's said it's Brand X he struggles to relate to now). I've long felt it's Rutherford who's most removed from it now, when you look at what he does with the Mechanics. And then there's all his numerous 'a bit busy' comments in interviews concerning older work.

Yes, your right.

[bill g]

Collins seems to quite like a lot of the old material, but my guess is that he wouldn't think they should play too much of it.

Rutherford indeed thinks they are "A bit busy. These are period pieces. YknowwhatImean?" - Or at least I think that's what he said. It's a bit like listening to Prince Charles after ten scotches.

[Dave (in MA)]

There's no way these three could do any better than what Hackett's been doing in recent years, and he doesn't carry the post-W&W baggage.

[aith01]

I seriously doubt there will be a tour or new material, even though I would absolutely love to hear new music from these guys if they ever did that. They're still my favorite band, and I enjoy all Genesis eras.

[The Dark Elf]

Perhaps these old geezers can do a prog concept album about incontinence....

"And Then There Was Pee"

[Scott Bails]

Absolutely. We could be wrong, but I just feel the time has passed. And speaking for myself, I didn't even bother with the 2007 reunion when they were in their late 50s. I certainly wouldn't bother with them at 70. Others would, which is fine, of course. But I prefer to keep my memories and the albums.

Yep.

I was out in 2007 when I heard that they were drop-tuning many of the songs. Now, Phil can't stand and surely hasn't regained his range, so what's the point?

Hackett is playing the material that most of us care about, and with stellar musicians to help him out. That works for me.

[2 Sheds]

Yes, your right.

You're not.

[timmy]

Rutherford indeed thinks they are "A bit busy. These are period pieces. YknowwhatImean?"

YES! That's what makes it so exciting and gives it so much depth, Mike Rutherford. YouknowwhatImean, Mike Rutherford. Depth. The major characteristic missing from the fucking lame-ass pap song "The Living Years" that you wrote.

"Say it loud (say it loud), say it clear (oh say it clear)
You can listen as well as you hear
It's too late (it's too late) when we die (oh when we die)
To admit we don't see eye to eye..."

Wow. That song is so fucking whitebread.

[Painter]

It never ceases to amaze me what an unrealistic and inflated view the prog crowd has of their share of the audience. The vast majority of people buying tickets to see a Genesis reunion tour want to see the 80s/90s hits they know and remember, and wouldn't have a clue who Steve Hackett is, or know anything from those 70s albums. They want the songs they still hear on classic rock radio, and that had those videos they liked when they were in high school. Not some weird, long, un-danceable song they've never heard. The disappointment factor would be enormous, unless they scaled it way down to small theater venues (the last time they did that was forty years ago). Hackett was included in the initial talks in 2006 for the 5-man reunion, and was at the meeting. But when PG bowed out of that, it was decided to go with the trio format, which really was the only thing that made sense if the 5-man lineup wasn't going to work. You can't shoehorn Hackett into the trio stuff, and it's incredibly naive to think that the short-lived 4-man era would go down well with anyone other than fans like us.

So yeah, while I'd personally much prefer to go see Hackett playing the 70s material (which he does very well) in a 2,000-seater than see the trio trot out Invisible Touch in a huge, echoey arena with video screens behind them, I am in a tiny minority in the grand scheme of things - and it's the grand scheme of things that promoters and management consider when putting together a tour with guys of this magnitude. As it is, they do put some of the old stuff in their set as a nod to fans like us. Ripples, Carpet Crawlers, In The Cage/Cinema Show, Los Endos, Musical Box closing, etc. - that's not 'dismissive' at all, frankly. It's unrealistic to expect anything deeper from the catalogue from guys now hitting 70 years old - who haven't played that stuff in nearly five decades.

Wow. Hit the nail on the head here.

And to those of you who want "new" material, the above applies to that as well. Why does anyone think that...

A) these guys in their 60s? 70s? will write something equal to their output when they were in their 20s and 30s?

B) that it will be even remotely proggy? Witness Rutherford's output with Mike and The Mechanics, Collins's output and We Can't Dance.

The train has left the station. Accept it.

[SunRunner2]

The train has left the station. Accept it.

Regrettably, that last line says it all.

[Yestor]

Wow. Hit the nail on the head here.

And to those of you who want "new" material, the above applies to that as well. Why does anyone think that...

A) these guys in their 60s? 70s? will write something equal to their output when they were in their 20s and 30s?

B) that it will be even remotely proggy? Witness Rutherford's output with Mike and The Mechanics, Collins's output and We Can't Dance.

The train has left the station. Accept it.

Don't tell us what to do or think. If you think they are incapable of writing something equal to their output of their youth, you are simply an ageist. It's not wether they can, it's more whether they want to. I don't think they want to.

[Fracktured]

Maybe they are working on another remaster edition of box sets again.


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[moecurlythanu]

Don't tell us what to do or think. If you think they are incapable of writing something equal to their output of their youth, you are simply an ageist. It's not wether they can, it's more whether they want to. I don't think they want to.

You're kidding yourself, but there's no law against that, so...

[SunRunner2]

Yestor
Don't tell us what to do or think. If you think they are incapable of writing something equal to their output of their youth, you are simply an ageist. It's not wether they can, it's more whether they want to. I don't think they want to

You're kidding yourself, but there's no law against that, so...

Agreed, and I took it as more of a rhetorical question as opposed to telling us what to think. It's up to individual perspective as I see it.

[Steve983]

Wow. Hit the nail on the head here.

And to those of you who want "new" material, the above applies to that as well. Why does anyone think that...

A) these guys in their 60s? 70s? will write something equal to their output when they were in their 20s and 30s?

B) that it will be even remotely proggy? Witness Rutherford's output with Mike and The Mechanics, Collins's output and We Can't Dance.

The train has left the station. Accept it.

Agreed 100%. Its over, get over it.