Sad news from Genesis frontman, Phil Collins. A spinal injury that has been worsening from 50 years of drumming has finally taken its toll on Collins, who will never be able to drum again due to the severity of the condition.
Collins explained in a quote from the U.K. paper Daily Mirror, “My vertebrae has been crushing my spinal cord because of the position I drum in. It comes from years of playing. I can’t even hold the sticks properly without it being painful. I even used to tape the sticks to my hands to get through.”
What this development means for the future of Genesis is still uncertain. Rumors have circulated periodically about a reunion that would involve formers members Peter Gabriel and Steve Hackett, but it’s thusfar never come to fruition. Regardless, Collins remains optimistic about his future, quipping, “Don’t worry, I can still sing.”
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 12:33 pm by michelle · No Comments
Ex-Genesis vocalist, Peter Gabriel, and his wife have recently welcomed a new bundle of joy in to their lives, as reported on PeterGabriel.com:
Father and Sons
We’re happy to report that Peter and Meabh are proud parents of a second son.
Luc was born on Saturday 5th July, a bouncing 7lbs 2 oz. Big brother Isaac reports that mother, father and baby brother are all doing well, and requests that any congratulatory flowers people may contemplate sending be left to grow in the ground for all to enjoy.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 1:51 pm by brittany · No Comments
On June 10, Genesis’ DVD “When in Rome 2007” was released in North America. It contains material from shows they performed in Rome, Italy on July 14, 2007.
“When in Rome 2007” features 3 DVD’s that include songs played live at concerts, as well as concert extras, picture galleries, deleted scenes, a documentary, and a 28-page booklet.
In North America, the DVD is on sale exclusively at Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores.
Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 7:48 pm by brittany · No Comments
