Saturday, January 31, 2015

Genesis Live in Belgium 1973

Circling around Youtube is the Television appearance of Genesis from 1973. It is clear the band with the new members has come together and provided a very unique sound. Pre-Lamb and very interesting. Probably the earliest example of Hacketts finger work that Eddie Van Halen would get credit for "originating" in Van Halen. Check out Return of the Giant Hogweed to see what I am trying to describe.

The Second Generation Of Genesis

From 1970 -1975 - the band's progressive roots begin to develop. With the addition of Collins and Hackett, the music becomes a complex. The lyrics and story lines begin to expand. The live shows begin to take on the life of their own. Peter Gabriel begins to transition to theater. This time period, while only 5 years begins to identify who they are as a band.