For a lot of Genesis fans, this short tour rehearsal teaser is all they need to get excited about the band getting back together! Just to see Phil Collins on stage again after spending years in retirement makes me smile. Now granted, this is a tease for the UK and Irish tour dates, but it begs the question, “Will Genesis be touring the U.S. in the near future?”. Of course, the pandemic has put the breaks on their overseas ‘The Last Domino?’ tour til Autumn, but at least it hasn’t been cancelled (hope I didn’t just jinx it!).
To see Genesis would absolutely fulfill my ‘concert bucket list’! I was talking with a friend the other day about shows we’ve never seen, and it dawned on me that not only have I never seen Genesis but I haven’t seen Phil Collins! I’m a huge fan of both, especially what they created as a group and on their own in the 80’s. I agree with many fans who say it’s not really a Genesis reunion unless you have Peter Gabriel. Unfortunately, that ship has sailed, and I don’t think it’s over bad blood between the guys. It seems like just too much time has passed since Peter left the band. But deep down inside, don’t you think even Peter would geek out a little to play again with a band he helped create? Makes me think maybe Phil Collins received too much attention when he stepped in after Peter’s exit. Come on, they’re musicians and they all have egos. Heave forbid they put those aside for the fans~
(source Genesis via YouTube)
