Thanks for the memories Phil Collins (1 Viewer)

[The Military Workshop]

OK guys a trip down memory lane. If he is not your cup of tea please feel free to start a Britney Spears, Sinatra or Metallica thread etc !

Who can forget Genesis / Phil Collins and their / his music from 80's and 90's and the fun video clips and Live Aid etc. He was probably most played musician at that time.

Phil Collins in the news recently as going back into the studio to do first album for quite a while. Saw an interview with him which had some good clips from In the air tonight, Tyson in Hangover movie , Miami Vice 1st episode, chocolate Gorilla ad etc. Did some Youtubing and some of the best results below.

His Wiki entry is interesting. Although sad to see in later years his popularity suffered a lot and unfortunately no longer able to play drums.

Americans may also recall he is a big Alamo fan and donated a significant collection to San Antonio and even published a book on Alamo memorabilia.

This is my response to the petition in UK against his return to music. I hope he brings out a great album that is well received and if he comes to Brisbane I will drag the kids along to see him.

Recent article by UK Express.
http://www.express.co.uk/celebrity-...imelight?_ga=1.51265385.1770399725.1445250348

Youtube
In the Air tonight LIVE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=manxPVTLth8

phil collins cadbury gorilla
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy52yueBX_s

Hangover Extract - Mike Tyson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BguI7kcB72E

Miami Vice In The Air Tonight Scene
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1o-NWNmQLM

Money for Nothing (Live Montserrat) Mark Knopfler (lead guitar, lead vocals), Eric Clapton (Rhythm guitar), Phil Collins (drums), Sting (backing vocals)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D6cw8Ob2sk

Drum Duet - Phil Collins and Chester Thompson drums AWESOME!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sA3rJXV4R4E

Genesis - Land Of Confusion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlBIa8z_Mts

Could not find the Genesis Benny Hill clip.

 

[waynepoo]

Have been a long time fan of Genesis going right back when I was a long haired lay-about walking around in a cloud of blue smoke :wink2: The very best music they ever produced is without doubt the album 'The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway' when Peter Gabriel was still the front man, Phil Collins showed way back then what a talent he is by co-writing most of the music and magic drum work......:salute::



Wayne.

 

[lancer]

Loved Genesis in all it's forms and liked all the different members, especially Gabriel, Collins, Rutherford, and Banks. 'Lamb' is brilliant, as is most of their work. The members were so talented on an individual basis that even when going out on their own or forming new bands, they produced great music. Of all of them, my favorite is Gabriel, but they all make great music. -- Al

 

[nysoldiers]

Big fan as well......loved Phil's sound score for "Risky Business" movie with Tom Cruise (Train scene).

 

[kogu]

Have been a long time fan of Genesis going right back when I was a long haired lay-about walking around in a cloud of blue smoke :wink2: The very best music they ever produced is without doubt the album 'The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway' when Peter Gabriel was still the front man, Phil Collins showed way back then what a talent he is by co-writing most of the music and magic drum work......:salute::



Wayne.

It was on May 11 in 1975 when I saw Genesis live for the first time.
That was the Lamb Lies Down On Broadway Tour.
They played the entire album and then one of my all time favorites by them, "The Musical Box" from the Album Nursery Cryme was played as encore.

My preferences are for the older records up to The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway.
The first couple releases after Peter Gabriel and the band separated were still very good, A Trick Of The Tail and Wind & Wuthering.
After the album "And Then There Were Three" I turned my back to them.

Matter of fact, while writing this I just opened up YouTube and am listening now to "Selling England By The Pound" ^&grin
It is only 1:27 PM, so this might become a very long day of listening to Genesis :wink2:

Very good memories !!!

Konrad

 

[The Military Workshop]

Interesting.

Can tell people's age by whether they relate to Genesis with or without Peter Gabriel ^&grin

Clearly I must be the young pup as I am a post Gabriel era guy. Might have to get onto the YouTube again and have a look at the early stuff which has never been on my radar. Only really knew Gabriel due to his well known Sledgehammer video.

Will also check out train scene in Risky Business.

 

[Martin Tabony]

I sculpted some figures for Mr Collins. They were produced by HM of Great Britain. The figures were of him and his band members that were on the "Really Serious" tour (1988 ?) . A set was made for each member of the band, and was given at the end of the tour as a memento. I wonder if any have survived? The drum kit was very fiddly.

Martin

 

[The Military Workshop]

I sculpted some figures for Mr Collins. They were produced by HM of Great Britain. The figures were of him and his band members that were on the "Really Serious" tour (1988 ?) . A set was made for each member of the band, and was given at the end of the tour as a memento. I wonder if any have survived? The drum kit was very fiddly.

Martin

Did you keep a set for yourself ?

 

[Martin Tabony]

Did you keep a set for yourself ?

I've got some bits somewhere!

Martin

 

[damian]

When I read the title of this thread I feared the worst and thought maybe I had missed a news flash
Thankfully that is not the case
He is a great musician

 

[mikemiller1955]

When I read the title of this thread I feared the worst and thought maybe I had missed a news flash
Thankfully that is not the case
He is a great musician

yea...

when I read the title...

I thought the same thing...

after reading the posts...

I still had to Google his name to make sure...

 

[lancer]

When I read the title of this thread I feared the worst and thought maybe I had missed a news flash
Thankfully that is not the case
He is a great musician

That is exactly what I thought,as well, and like Michael, I googled him before posting. Glad he's still with us.^&grin -- Al