cool video ! I remember vividly that Phil Collins was on every radio channel here in Canada in the 80's, as a solo artist and with Genesis, he was literally everywhere !!!
Great video Alan! I am also a huge Genesis fan so this is right up my alley! I always said there are many solo records that are excellent that came out of Genesis. I love A Curious Feeling and Smallcreeps Day. Phil obviously came out of nowhere and had a massive career! Anyway, really love this idea for a series! Great work.
Thanks so much. I think it could be a good interesting series. So much to choose from . Looking forward to guesting on your great channel. Have a great weekend. Best, Alan
What an awesome video. If I'm not mistaken you did that in one take too, very impressive. Another cool thing about Genesis is that they often played on each other's solo albums.
Thanks. You are not mistaken. All of my 400+ videos (except for two) are done in one take with no scripting. In fact - I come up with a concept. Take out the physical albums I want to talk about. Press record and go. I promise I've no idea what I'll say - I just go. It's all pure passion and my love and knowledge that I know and want to share. I created this channel with that in mind. To be different to a certain extent. I get in a zone. I post it immediately as well. And then after I post it I'll watch it back to see what I said - it's like being out of my body in a way. So thanks for watching and catching that. It is true. Which is why on occasion - we'll have a bit of a CD collapse which view David loves, but I don't. lol. And yes - Genesis members seem to have wonderful relationships and help each other out. In fact Peter Gabriel wen't broke after a big concert and Genesis reformed to bail him out - which was very generous and very cool. Best, Alan
Daryl Stermer is from my hometown of Milwaukee and started playing guitar 🎸 for Phil Collins solo Tours for the past 20 years! He’s a good player and I’m pleased to see someone from my hometown make it in the Music business. And Steve Miller was born in Milwaukee too! Then moved to Texas then SF and made it big afterwards. He actually knew and played with Les Paul the Waukesha legend who invented multitracking and the classic Les Paul guitar! Two legendary players from my area which make me proud! 😊 I’m not a Genesis fan but I do like Phil Collins solo stuff. He’s a good vocalist and drummer! Incredibly popular live! Sussudio! 😊
That is so awesome. Daryl's done a fantastic job with Genesis live and Collins live. He's been the "Hackett" live replacement and has done a great job. I didn't mention him because he's not an official member - he's the live go-to guy but yea he's terrific. Interesting about Miller too. Yea, you have a right to be proud. Very impressive.
Well, I don’t know them personally but they are cool and unique musicians and don’t forget Les Paul the Wizard of Waukesha! He created multitracking and did it first! Listen to his Early recordings. They sound incredible. He pioneered that and the Gibson Les Paul is the classic Rock Guitar 🎸 along with the Fender Stratocaster by Leo Fender! I don’t need to tell you about this but those guitars 🎸 made Rock n Roll great and popular! 🎸Classic Designs! I’m a guitar 🎸lover so I love to see a Sunburst Les Paul on the Wall! It’s like a piece of Art in my mind! The perfect shape that can’t be improved on! In my humble opinion. Just like the IPad when it came out. Brilliant look and design! I’m a fan of clever design!
@@dynjarren8355 I agree - no guitar is cooler than a Les Paul. A classic Sunburst like you said. I also love Peter Frampton's Black Beauty that was lost and then found. Yes The Les Paul is a work of art....though it is a bit heavy on the shoulders compared to a Strat or a Tele. But yea can never forget the brilliance of the man...from Waukesha.
Great video!!! A few thoughts: 1. Hackett’s recent album, The Circus and the Nightwhale, is excellent. His first album, Voyage of the Acolyte, is my favorite and I like it better than anything Genesis released after Wind and Wuthering. Can you believe “Shadow of the Hierophant” was actually rejected by the band? 2. As you mentioned, Hackett’s live Genesis Revisited sets are fantastic. I have them all on vinyl. I particularly like the one recorded at the Royal Albert Hall with his electrifying guitar solo that ends Supper’s Ready. Nad Sylvan’s vocals are unbelievable during the part that starts with “666 is no longer alone…” (Apocalypse in 9/8). It still gives me chills each time I listen to it. 3. Nad Sylvan released a very fine album titled Spiritus Mundi in 2021. 4. Anthony Phillips’s debut “The Geese and the Ghost” has been one of my favorite albums for the past 45 years and I still listen to it frequently. Phil Collins does some nice vocals on a couple tunes on that one. 5. I lost interest in Phil Collins with “Susudio”, which is high on my list of worst songs ever, just my opinion. 6. For me, Peter Gabriel albums are like Stanley Kubrick movies: at first I’m not all that impressed, but after repeated listens I fall in love with them and they get inside my brain and change my DNA. Gabriel is a genius.
Thanks for your great comments - I know Shadow Of The Hierophant is incredible. Such powerful music. As I sometimes say, It makes me "levitate" and go to heaven. So powerful. I agree Nad is perfect and amazing. I didn't know about his solo album. Interesting. I thought Geese and The Ghost was good. Nice that Phil helped out as well. I find Anthony like I said...nice but underwhelming. So true I despise Sussudio...Can't listen to it. But he knows how to write a catchy hit...back then. And Gabriel. yea a true Artist. I appreciate what he does, sometimes it works, sometimes not...for me. But he is the real deal and can see why he had to go solo. Just can't hold him back. Best, Alan
Yea it really is something and especially interesting in that when they went solo, Genesis were not a huge band really. So almost more special. Genesis really exploded commercially after the solo success - really something. Best, Alan
I always enjoy your Genesis videos. I saw Steve Hackett on the Acolyte to Wolflight tour. Nad Sylvan is an outstanding vocalist! They did The Musical Box that night and 4 songs from Acolyte!✌️
A lot of Hackett's best Genesis Lead guitar work was drowned in the mix. In his 'Genesis Revisited' concerts he has expanded his solos. One of my favorite solos by him was at the end of "The Lamia" but it was too short on 'The Lamb'. He has performed extended versions of this great solo in concert. Cheers.
Yes - very true. Great comment. He had claimed that the final straw was he felt his guitar work was mixed down in Seconds Out (plus they weren't using enough of his songwriting). But yea, he does give some of those old Genesis songs a new spin and I love it. Best, Alan
wow another great video, happy thanksgiving to you, i am in Canada but hope you had a wonderful holiday, I love Genesis as well sadly i don't own any albums one of my favorite songs from them is tell me why, i find their CDs are so hard to find but i will never give up trying to find at least a hits album.
@@theomuraca7395 Thsnks so much. I really appreciate it. Interesting you have trouble finding their CDs in Canada. Bummer. They sell so many records it’s surprising. Keep the faith. They’ll show up. Thanks again
Hi Mate Great idea. That Stones book "platform" is a blinder. I think Peter Gabriels solo career holds most. Hence I have "Hits" and "Shaking the tree". Legend has it that Mrs Collins had been having a fling with the painter and decorator working at there house. Not sure if true. But, on one "TOP OF THE POPS" (UK tv chart show) appearance the set had step ladders paint rags and a can of paint on the piano where Phil was sat. Draw your own conclusion. Also finally picked up a copy of "There's the rub" thanks to your recommendation 👍. Have you seen "Squaring the circle"? The story of Hipgnosis by Aubrey "Po" Powell. A Netflix must. Great show as usual Cheers Perry
I hope you like There's The Rub, I think its a good Wishbone Ash album - Persephone is one of my favorites. Also the "ending" of FUBB is amazing IMHO. I haven't even heard of Squaring The Circle so thanks for the tip. Of course I'm a huge fan of Hipnosis - I have at least 5 books on Hipgnosis. I don't have Netflix unfortunately but a friend does. I'll definitely look into this. Recently I saw these posts that Phil Collins passed away. Turns out it some troll type person. Who would do something so awful. I never heard that story but Phils definitely had some relationship issues in the past. Cheers back Perry.
@@perrygoddard1520 Perry - I just finished watching Squaring The Circle. WOW - i LOVED it. I thought I knew a lot about Hipgnosis - I have 5 or 6 books on their artwork. But this was amazing. I didn't know about Storm's personality. I didn't know how the breakup happened - over money for the bank for the failed video/movie move. And they didn't speak for 12 years!!. I wish it was longer - I was so into it. Wanted to know afterwards because I know they went their separate ways etc. But of course it was about Hipgnosis. The footage was amazing too. What a great story. And some good Wishbone Ash mentions as well, which I was hoping for. Thanks so much for bringing this great film to my attention.
Brand X should be featured... Besides Peter and Steve's solo careers which were the most artistically satisfying IMO, I think Phil's fusion band Brand X was the best side band to happen during the Genesis days. His drumming on those records was extraordinary and he pulled some that influence into Genesis (Los Endos, Wot Gorilla, Naminanu, etc).
I actually agree...to an extent. I did mention Brand X in the video briefly. I am a fan and have some of their albums. Brand X as you said was a great opportunity for Phil to spread his drumming - jazz fusion - wings so to speak. With that said, I thought it more appropriate to focus on the members solo careers and Brand X of course was outside Genesis but was separate from Phil's solo career. But overall I probably could have at least showed some Brand X beyond just mentioning it. Thanks.
I just saw the Musical Box a month ago in Sherwood Park, Alberta. Great show. They did all the tracks on Selling England by the Pound as well as opened with Watcher of the Skies (identical to 1974 Midnight Special performance right down to batwing head costume and quirky Gabriel mannerisms with tambourine etc.). Great versions of The Musical Box (of course), Supper’s Ready and The Knife as well. The costuming and stage presentation is on spot. The lead singer is channeling early Gabriel. Their drummer could’ve given prime Phil Collins a run for his money. This might be their swan song tour (they’ve been doing it for over 30 years). Don’t miss them if they come to your area. My solo rankings are Gabriel by far (being a Gabriel era Genesis fan), then Hackett, Mike and the Mechanics and then Collins (I only marginally liked his debut solo album and that was it for me before he became one of the white Supremes). I am not aware of nor was particularity interested in sourcing out other Rutherford or Banks solo stuff so I can’t say much about that.
Thanks so much. I've seen The Musical Box twice and I totally agree with you. As I never got the opportunity to see the original Genesis with Gabriel live, it was magical reliving it. Actually had tears in my eyes on occasions during the show...and I wasn't the only one. Absolutely will see them again when they're local. Also they're officially sanctioned by Genesis so you know they're the real deal. Collins...white Supremes - yea he lost me then too. Honestly you're not missing much, unfortunately with the solo Banks and Rutherford. Thanks so much.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShowNice. I know being from Montreal, they played the east coast a lot. I have lived in western Canada (Edmonton, Alberta) for over 30 years but I am originally from Toronto. And they have played there lots, but I was gone by the time they did. They rarely come out west so last month was a huge treat for me. I never got to see early Genesis with Gabriel either. I am 64 so I just missed the boat as I really didn’t get into them until I heard Gabriel’s first solo album playing in Sam the Record Man’s store on Yonge Street in Toronto in 1977. Then it was all back catalogue for me and hooked ever since… I did read that about The Musical Box being sanctioned. Apparently Genesis have loaned them out instruments over the years as well. I also read Gabriel once took his kids to one of their shows to show them “what daddy used to do”! 😆 As an aside, there’s an interesting article on Hidingundercovrs.blogspot.com about the history of The Battle of Epping Forest I read right before the Musical Box show. You may be already aware of this as you seem to be quite an aficionado. Anyway it is quite an entertaining read. Enjoyed your video and I’ve enjoyed catching up on some of the others as I am relatively new to your channel. Happy rest of your Thanksgiving weekend Alan!
@@midnightrambler7716 thanks again. I love your comments and sharing your story. I made a pilgrimage to Yonge street years back when I visited Toronto to check out El Mocambo. It was closed unfortunately but I know it eventually reopened. Kind of a shrine for us big Stones fans. Thanks for the article link. Will be reading it. Best Alan
@@TheAlanRosenbergShowI used to frequent the Elmo back in my university days. Never saw anyone particularly famous there that I recall but great venue and vibes. It’s on Spadina, very close to Yonge. About 4 blocks west. Sam The Record Man on Yonge street was a Mecca for us when we were young. It had 2 giant (about 2 story high) neon records on the front and 2 doors down was the competing giant A & A Records store. So it was like being a kid in a candy store then. Albums as far as the eye could see. They both had franchises across Canada but Sam the Record Man was much larger. It was started by a guy named Sam Sniderman in the late 50’s/early 60’s with his flagship store on Yonge St.
@@midnightrambler7716 Sounds fantastic. I'm very lucky on Long Island as I have many amazing local record shops I frequent literally on a weekly basis. And they're all different. But I do miss those Mega stores like Tower Records and Virgin - kind of like what your describing. It was a music "universe". Fyi funny side note - kind of freaked me out for a second. I've never heard of the "elmo" but you mentioned Elmo and university in the same sentence. When I was at college, my nickname (and many thought it was my actual name) was Elmo. So at first I was like - wow = you knew me back in Albany. lol. Best, Alan
Very interesting. As you know, my Genesis studio album experience very much ends post-Trick of the Tail/Wind & Wuthering and after that I don't really care. But I always thought that Tony Banks wanted more control over the band post-Gabriel (a bit like Bill Payne in Little Feat when Lowell was declining) which was his prime focus once they were three, hence little solo output. But then again, maybe I'm wrong on this. It has been known. Lol!! I loved Gabriel with Genesis; I know a fair amount of his solo stuff - I own none of it, and have never bothered to go and see him post-Genesis. I like Phil too, but his solo stuff ain't for me, other than Brand X, who were jolly good at the time. And Mike & the Mechanics are exactly as you described them, no more, no less. I too, as you know, love Hackett's recent Genesis sets live, and I once owned his first solo album, but it wasn't really very good IMO, so I got rid of it in the late 80s - I got rid of 25 not so good albums at the time, which is most unusual for me, and I kinda wish I hadn't. I think that, perhaps, it is Hackett who has served rock 'n' roll the best of all of them, but that is a conversation for another time, perhaps........
Yea, when I listened to And Then There Were Three, Banks keyboards are so prominent. I liked it and enjoyed most of the album, but yea to me it's Banks album. Duke has a completely different sound, really approaching the later day Genesis "pop-rock" sound, which they really went for afterwards. But interesting that Banks solo career was the least successful and he really was the songwriting lynchpin (beyond Gabriel).
Anthony Phillips ' second album 'Wise After the Event ' is much more captivating than his first! I don't know why it's never on anyone's 'greats list ' 🤔 Banks ' A Curious Feeling is a 'grower ' Plenty of atmosphere on it ! His second album The Fugitive isn't far from what Genesis were in the 80s - Catchy stuff !
Interesting - I've never heard of Wise After The Event. I had A Curious Feeling but long gone - thought it was just OK back then. I remember The Fugitive - thought the cover was interesting. Of course, me being a huge fan of Genesis in the 70's and not the 80's I probably should avoid it then...lol. I remember a few years ago Banks put out a boxset of all his solo works which is an interesting concept. Thanks so much.
I completely agree about Genesis, after Wind & Wuthering I lost interest. I like a lot of solo Gabriel and Hackett and I'm not anti Collins and Rutherford but they don't do much for me.
@@markspooner1224 yea. I liked And then there were three but knew quickly that would never be the same without Hackett. I liked much of Duke but at that point they had become a very good rock to be pop band. My Genesis was gone. Trick and Wuthering and Seconds Out for me were incredible. So for me the fall wasn’t Gabriel leaving or Collins singing. But they list their unique Genesis sound. Was clear that Hackett was such a crucial ingredient. Thanks mark.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Duke was the ending for me too. I enjoyed it and And Then There Were Three for what they were. I saw Genesis at Maple Leaf Gardens 3 times between 1980 and 1983 and they performed much of Duke fabulously in the 1980 show, and were very reminiscent of Seconds Out in their stage show at that time. The cover lighting from that album is what the lights looked like when they did “In The Cage” from the Lamb. Chester Thompson was great along side Phil and when Phil sang without drumming. The last album I bought of theirs was Abacab and I couldn’t get into it.
@@midnightrambler7716 Thanks - I actually saw the Duke tour also, and I thought it was also fantastic. For me I really liked Duke but it was just a different kind of "like" for me. Up through Seconds Out Genesis was part of my DNA - really.. And Then There Were Three I really enjoyed much of it but some was just ok, but I still liked it a lot. Duke sort of was like that, but even less to me. After that, as you said...Abacab and the rest - I bought and listened to them all. They were fine for what they were, but my Genesis was gone....Thanks so much. We are very much on the same page. Best, Alan
I can always be ready for Peter Gabriel. I don't wanna say anything bad about Phil Collins since he's in such bad shape these days. I don't really need to hear anything by him. What about Fairport Conversation solo careers..... Richard Thompson, Sandy Denny, etc.
cool video ! I remember vividly that Phil Collins was on every radio channel here in Canada in the 80's, as a solo artist and with Genesis, he was literally everywhere !!!
@@PhilippeDumont73 he sure was. His popularity was insane. So many hits. Probably equaled Genesis at the time. Maybe even bigger. Amazing success.
Great video Alan! I am also a huge Genesis fan so this is right up my alley! I always said there are many solo records that are excellent that came out of Genesis. I love A Curious Feeling and Smallcreeps Day. Phil obviously came out of nowhere and had a massive career! Anyway, really love this idea for a series! Great work.
Thanks so much. I think it could be a good interesting series. So much to choose from . Looking forward to guesting on your great channel. Have a great weekend. Best, Alan
What an awesome video. If I'm not mistaken you did that in one take too, very impressive. Another cool thing about Genesis is that they often played on each other's solo albums.
Thanks. You are not mistaken. All of my 400+ videos (except for two) are done in one take with no scripting. In fact - I come up with a concept. Take out the physical albums I want to talk about. Press record and go. I promise I've no idea what I'll say - I just go. It's all pure passion and my love and knowledge that I know and want to share. I created this channel with that in mind. To be different to a certain extent. I get in a zone. I post it immediately as well. And then after I post it I'll watch it back to see what I said - it's like being out of my body in a way. So thanks for watching and catching that. It is true. Which is why on occasion - we'll have a bit of a CD collapse which view David loves, but I don't. lol. And yes - Genesis members seem to have wonderful relationships and help each other out. In fact Peter Gabriel wen't broke after a big concert and Genesis reformed to bail him out - which was very generous and very cool. Best, Alan
Interesting and informative video, Alan. Looking forward to more in this solo artist series.
Thanks Russell. Really appreciate it. I think it could be a good series ...at least I hope. Thanks again.
Daryl Stermer is from my hometown of Milwaukee and started playing guitar 🎸 for Phil Collins solo Tours for the past 20 years!
He’s a good player and I’m pleased to see someone from my hometown make it in the Music business.
And Steve Miller was born in Milwaukee too! Then moved to Texas then SF and made it big afterwards. He actually knew and played with Les Paul the Waukesha legend who invented multitracking and the classic Les Paul guitar!
Two legendary players from my area which make me proud! 😊
I’m not a Genesis fan but I do like Phil Collins solo stuff. He’s a good vocalist and drummer! Incredibly popular live! Sussudio! 😊
That is so awesome. Daryl's done a fantastic job with Genesis live and Collins live. He's been the "Hackett" live replacement and has done a great job. I didn't mention him because he's not an official member - he's the live go-to guy but yea he's terrific. Interesting about Miller too. Yea, you have a right to be proud. Very impressive.
Well, I don’t know them personally but they are cool and unique musicians and don’t forget Les Paul the Wizard of Waukesha! He created multitracking and did it first! Listen to his Early recordings. They sound incredible. He pioneered that and the Gibson Les Paul is the classic Rock Guitar 🎸 along with the Fender Stratocaster by Leo Fender!
I don’t need to tell you about this but those guitars 🎸 made Rock n Roll great and popular! 🎸Classic Designs! I’m a guitar 🎸lover so I love to see a Sunburst Les Paul on the Wall! It’s like a piece of Art in my mind! The perfect shape that can’t be improved on! In my humble opinion.
Just like the IPad when it came out. Brilliant look and design! I’m a fan of clever design!
@@dynjarren8355 I agree - no guitar is cooler than a Les Paul. A classic Sunburst like you said. I also love Peter Frampton's Black Beauty that was lost and then found. Yes The Les Paul is a work of art....though it is a bit heavy on the shoulders compared to a Strat or a Tele. But yea can never forget the brilliance of the man...from Waukesha.
Great video!!! A few thoughts:
1. Hackett’s recent album, The Circus and the Nightwhale, is excellent. His first album, Voyage of the Acolyte, is my favorite and I like it better than anything Genesis released after Wind and Wuthering. Can you believe “Shadow of the Hierophant” was actually rejected by the band?
2. As you mentioned, Hackett’s live Genesis Revisited sets are fantastic. I have them all on vinyl. I particularly like the one recorded at the Royal Albert Hall with his electrifying guitar solo that ends Supper’s Ready. Nad Sylvan’s vocals are unbelievable during the part that starts with “666 is no longer alone…” (Apocalypse in 9/8). It still gives me chills each time I listen to it.
3. Nad Sylvan released a very fine album titled Spiritus Mundi in 2021.
4. Anthony Phillips’s debut “The Geese and the Ghost” has been one of my favorite albums for the past 45 years and I still listen to it frequently. Phil Collins does some nice vocals on a couple tunes on that one.
5. I lost interest in Phil Collins with “Susudio”, which is high on my list of worst songs ever, just my opinion.
6. For me, Peter Gabriel albums are like Stanley Kubrick movies: at first I’m not all that impressed, but after repeated listens I fall in love with them and they get inside my brain and change my DNA. Gabriel is a genius.
Thanks for your great comments - I know Shadow Of The Hierophant is incredible. Such powerful music. As I sometimes say, It makes me "levitate" and go to heaven. So powerful. I agree Nad is perfect and amazing. I didn't know about his solo album. Interesting. I thought Geese and The Ghost was good. Nice that Phil helped out as well. I find Anthony like I said...nice but underwhelming. So true I despise Sussudio...Can't listen to it. But he knows how to write a catchy hit...back then. And Gabriel. yea a true Artist. I appreciate what he does, sometimes it works, sometimes not...for me. But he is the real deal and can see why he had to go solo. Just can't hold him back. Best, Alan
I would say Genesis is right at the top with solo material.Between Gabriel,Hackett,Collins and the rest unbelievable
Yea it really is something and especially interesting in that when they went solo, Genesis were not a huge band really. So almost more special. Genesis really exploded commercially after the solo success - really something. Best, Alan
I always enjoy your Genesis videos. I saw Steve Hackett on the Acolyte to Wolflight tour. Nad Sylvan is an outstanding vocalist! They did The Musical Box that night and 4 songs from Acolyte!✌️
@@jimalaimo8467 Nice. I agree. I think Nad does a wonderful job. That cd/dvd of that tour is great. As you know, you saw a great show. Best Alan
A lot of Hackett's best Genesis Lead guitar work was drowned in the mix. In his 'Genesis Revisited' concerts he has expanded his solos. One of my favorite solos by him was at the end of "The Lamia" but it was too short on 'The Lamb'. He has performed extended versions of this great solo in concert. Cheers.
Yes - very true. Great comment. He had claimed that the final straw was he felt his guitar work was mixed down in Seconds Out (plus they weren't using enough of his songwriting). But yea, he does give some of those old Genesis songs a new spin and I love it. Best, Alan
wow another great video, happy thanksgiving to you, i am in Canada but hope you had a wonderful holiday, I love Genesis as well sadly i don't own any albums one of my favorite songs from them is tell me why, i find their CDs are so hard to find but i will never give up trying to find at least a hits album.
@@theomuraca7395 Thsnks so much. I really appreciate it. Interesting you have trouble finding their CDs in Canada. Bummer. They sell so many records it’s surprising. Keep the faith. They’ll show up. Thanks again
Hi Mate Great idea. That Stones book "platform" is a blinder. I think Peter Gabriels solo career holds most. Hence I have "Hits" and "Shaking the tree". Legend has it that Mrs Collins had been having a fling with the painter and decorator working at there house. Not sure if true. But, on one "TOP OF THE POPS" (UK tv chart show) appearance the set had step ladders paint rags and a can of paint on the piano where Phil was sat. Draw your own conclusion.
Also finally picked up a copy of "There's the rub" thanks to your recommendation 👍. Have you seen "Squaring the circle"? The story of Hipgnosis by Aubrey "Po" Powell. A Netflix must. Great show as usual
Cheers Perry
I hope you like There's The Rub, I think its a good Wishbone Ash album - Persephone is one of my favorites. Also the "ending" of FUBB is amazing IMHO. I haven't even heard of Squaring The Circle so thanks for the tip. Of course I'm a huge fan of Hipnosis - I have at least 5 books on Hipgnosis. I don't have Netflix unfortunately but a friend does. I'll definitely look into this. Recently I saw these posts that Phil Collins passed away. Turns out it some troll type person. Who would do something so awful. I never heard that story but Phils definitely had some relationship issues in the past. Cheers back Perry.
It's on Prime video for 99c to rent. You will love it 100%
@@perrygoddard1520 Thanks great!!!! I have Prime video - Best, Alan
@@perrygoddard1520 Perry - I just finished watching Squaring The Circle. WOW - i LOVED it. I thought I knew a lot about Hipgnosis - I have 5 or 6 books on their artwork. But this was amazing. I didn't know about Storm's personality. I didn't know how the breakup happened - over money for the bank for the failed video/movie move. And they didn't speak for 12 years!!. I wish it was longer - I was so into it. Wanted to know afterwards because I know they went their separate ways etc. But of course it was about Hipgnosis. The footage was amazing too. What a great story. And some good Wishbone Ash mentions as well, which I was hoping for. Thanks so much for bringing this great film to my attention.
Finally paid you back for all your brilliant shows. Hey Alan we've had our first water cooler momemt😂 Glad you enjoyed it Perry
Brand X should be featured... Besides Peter and Steve's solo careers which were the most artistically satisfying IMO, I think Phil's fusion band Brand X was the best side band to happen during the Genesis days. His drumming on those records was extraordinary and he pulled some that influence into Genesis (Los Endos, Wot Gorilla, Naminanu, etc).
I actually agree...to an extent. I did mention Brand X in the video briefly. I am a fan and have some of their albums. Brand X as you said was a great opportunity for Phil to spread his drumming - jazz fusion - wings so to speak. With that said, I thought it more appropriate to focus on the members solo careers and Brand X of course was outside Genesis but was separate from Phil's solo career. But overall I probably could have at least showed some Brand X beyond just mentioning it. Thanks.
I just saw the Musical Box a month ago in Sherwood Park, Alberta. Great show. They did all the tracks on Selling England by the Pound as well as opened with Watcher of the Skies (identical to 1974 Midnight Special performance right down to batwing head costume and quirky Gabriel mannerisms with tambourine etc.). Great versions of The Musical Box (of course), Supper’s Ready and The Knife as well. The costuming and stage presentation is on spot. The lead singer is channeling early Gabriel. Their drummer could’ve given prime Phil Collins a run for his money. This might be their swan song tour (they’ve been doing it for over 30 years). Don’t miss them if they come to your area.
My solo rankings are Gabriel by far (being a Gabriel era Genesis fan), then Hackett, Mike and the Mechanics and then Collins (I only marginally liked his debut solo album and that was it for me before he became one of the white Supremes). I am not aware of nor was particularity interested in sourcing out other Rutherford or Banks solo stuff so I can’t say much about that.
Thanks so much. I've seen The Musical Box twice and I totally agree with you. As I never got the opportunity to see the original Genesis with Gabriel live, it was magical reliving it. Actually had tears in my eyes on occasions during the show...and I wasn't the only one. Absolutely will see them again when they're local. Also they're officially sanctioned by Genesis so you know they're the real deal. Collins...white Supremes - yea he lost me then too. Honestly you're not missing much, unfortunately with the solo Banks and Rutherford. Thanks so much.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShowNice. I know being from Montreal, they played the east coast a lot. I have lived in western Canada (Edmonton, Alberta) for over 30 years but I am originally from Toronto. And they have played there lots, but I was gone by the time they did. They rarely come out west so last month was a huge treat for me. I never got to see early Genesis with Gabriel either. I am 64 so I just missed the boat as I really didn’t get into them until I heard Gabriel’s first solo album playing in Sam the Record Man’s store on Yonge Street in Toronto in 1977. Then it was all back catalogue for me and hooked ever since…
I did read that about The Musical Box being sanctioned. Apparently Genesis have loaned them out instruments over the years as well. I also read Gabriel once took his kids to one of their shows to show them “what daddy used to do”! 😆
As an aside, there’s an interesting article on Hidingundercovrs.blogspot.com about the history of The Battle of Epping Forest I read right before the Musical Box show. You may be already aware of this as you seem to be quite an aficionado. Anyway it is quite an entertaining read.
Enjoyed your video and I’ve enjoyed catching up on some of the others as I am relatively new to your channel. Happy rest of your Thanksgiving weekend Alan!
@@midnightrambler7716 thanks again. I love your comments and sharing your story. I made a pilgrimage to Yonge street years back when I visited Toronto to check out El Mocambo. It was closed unfortunately but I know it eventually reopened. Kind of a shrine for us big Stones fans. Thanks for the article link. Will be reading it. Best Alan
@@TheAlanRosenbergShowI used to frequent the Elmo back in my university days. Never saw anyone particularly famous there that I recall but great venue and vibes. It’s on Spadina, very close to Yonge. About 4 blocks west.
Sam The Record Man on Yonge street was a Mecca for us when we were young. It had 2 giant (about 2 story high) neon records on the front and 2 doors down was the competing giant A & A Records store. So it was like being a kid in a candy store then. Albums as far as the eye could see. They both had franchises across Canada but Sam the Record Man was much larger. It was started by a guy named Sam Sniderman in the late 50’s/early 60’s with his flagship store on Yonge St.
@@midnightrambler7716 Sounds fantastic. I'm very lucky on Long Island as I have many amazing local record shops I frequent literally on a weekly basis. And they're all different. But I do miss those Mega stores like Tower Records and Virgin - kind of like what your describing. It was a music "universe". Fyi funny side note - kind of freaked me out for a second. I've never heard of the "elmo" but you mentioned Elmo and university in the same sentence. When I was at college, my nickname (and many thought it was my actual name) was Elmo. So at first I was like - wow = you knew me back in Albany. lol. Best, Alan
Very interesting. As you know, my Genesis studio album experience very much ends post-Trick of the Tail/Wind & Wuthering and after that I don't really care. But I always thought that Tony Banks wanted more control over the band post-Gabriel (a bit like Bill Payne in Little Feat when Lowell was declining) which was his prime focus once they were three, hence little solo output. But then again, maybe I'm wrong on this. It has been known. Lol!! I loved Gabriel with Genesis; I know a fair amount of his solo stuff - I own none of it, and have never bothered to go and see him post-Genesis. I like Phil too, but his solo stuff ain't for me, other than Brand X, who were jolly good at the time. And Mike & the Mechanics are exactly as you described them, no more, no less. I too, as you know, love Hackett's recent Genesis sets live, and I once owned his first solo album, but it wasn't really very good IMO, so I got rid of it in the late 80s - I got rid of 25 not so good albums at the time, which is most unusual for me, and I kinda wish I hadn't. I think that, perhaps, it is Hackett who has served rock 'n' roll the best of all of them, but that is a conversation for another time, perhaps........
Yea, when I listened to And Then There Were Three, Banks keyboards are so prominent. I liked it and enjoyed most of the album, but yea to me it's Banks album. Duke has a completely different sound, really approaching the later day Genesis "pop-rock" sound, which they really went for afterwards. But interesting that Banks solo career was the least successful and he really was the songwriting lynchpin (beyond Gabriel).
Anthony Phillips ' second album 'Wise After the Event ' is much more captivating than his first! I don't know why it's never on anyone's 'greats list ' 🤔
Banks ' A Curious Feeling is a 'grower ' Plenty of atmosphere on it !
His second album The Fugitive isn't far from what Genesis were in the 80s - Catchy stuff !
Interesting - I've never heard of Wise After The Event. I had A Curious Feeling but long gone - thought it was just OK back then. I remember The Fugitive - thought the cover was interesting. Of course, me being a huge fan of Genesis in the 70's and not the 80's I probably should avoid it then...lol. I remember a few years ago Banks put out a boxset of all his solo works which is an interesting concept. Thanks so much.
I completely agree about Genesis, after Wind & Wuthering I lost interest. I like a lot of solo Gabriel and Hackett and I'm not anti Collins and Rutherford but they don't do much for me.
@@markspooner1224 yea. I liked And then there were three but knew quickly that would never be the same without Hackett. I liked much of Duke but at that point they had become a very good rock to be pop band. My Genesis was gone. Trick and Wuthering and Seconds Out for me were incredible. So for me the fall wasn’t Gabriel leaving or Collins singing. But they list their unique Genesis sound. Was clear that Hackett was such a crucial ingredient. Thanks mark.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Duke was the ending for me too. I enjoyed it and And Then There Were Three for what they were. I saw Genesis at Maple Leaf Gardens 3 times between 1980 and 1983 and they performed much of Duke fabulously in the 1980 show, and were very reminiscent of Seconds Out in their stage show at that time. The cover lighting from that album is what the lights looked like when they did “In The Cage” from the Lamb. Chester Thompson was great along side Phil and when Phil sang without drumming. The last album I bought of theirs was Abacab and I couldn’t get into it.
@@midnightrambler7716 Thanks - I actually saw the Duke tour also, and I thought it was also fantastic. For me I really liked Duke but it was just a different kind of "like" for me. Up through Seconds Out Genesis was part of my DNA - really.. And Then There Were Three I really enjoyed much of it but some was just ok, but I still liked it a lot. Duke sort of was like that, but even less to me. After that, as you said...Abacab and the rest - I bought and listened to them all. They were fine for what they were, but my Genesis was gone....Thanks so much. We are very much on the same page. Best, Alan
I can always be ready for Peter Gabriel. I don't wanna say anything bad about Phil Collins since he's in such bad shape these days. I don't really need to hear anything by him. What about Fairport Conversation solo careers..... Richard Thompson, Sandy Denny, etc.
...Conversation....you crack me up. Yea - that's a good one. Absolutely. Down the line. Definitely