Recreating the Music of Genesis from '76-'82 - The Phil Collins Years
The Tours The Genesis Show Has Done
'76 A Trick Of The Tail Tour
Genesis' A Trick of the Tail Tour marked a pivotal moment in the band's history. Fresh off the departure of their charismatic frontman Peter Gabriel, the quartet of Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford, Steve Hackett, and Phil Collins embarked on a daunting challenge: proving their viability without their former lead singer. The 1976 tour, in support of their album of the same name, was their first step into this new era. With Bill Bruford of Yes & King Crimson on drums for the tour, the band delivered a tour de force of progressive rock, showcasing their musical prowess and Collins' burgeoning vocal talents. While the absence of Gabriel was undeniable, the band's performance was met with critical acclaim, demonstrating their ability to evolve and maintain their artistic integrity. The tour was a crucial stepping stone in Genesis' transformation from a progressive rock band with a theatrical frontman to a more mainstream act led by Collins' charismatic stage presence. The tour kicked off on March 26th 1976 at London Arena in London, Ontario Canada and concluded on July 11th 1976 at Bingley Hall in Stafford England.
Songs Played on the '76 A Trick Of The Tail Tour
Dance On A Volcano (Full Version)
Lamb Stew Medley
- Lies Down On Broadway
- Fly On a Windshield (Instrumental)
- Broadway Melody of 1974 (Instrumental)
- Carpet Crawlers
The Cinema Show
Robbery, Assault & Battery
White Mountain
Firth of Fifth
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Entangled
Squonk
Supper's Ready
I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)
Los Endos (Full Song)
It
Watcher of the Skies (Instrumental)
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'77 Wind & Wuthering Tour
Genesis' 1977 World Tour was in support of their epic album Wind & Wuthering released on December 23, 1976 in the UK and December 27, 1976 in the USA. The tour kicked off on January 1, 1977 at the Rainbow Theater in London and ended on July 3, 1977 at the Olympiahalle in Munich Germany. The tour had 97 shows and featured some firsts and lasts. This tour was the first tour to feature Chester Thompson behind the drum kit and if you were at that show on July 3rd in Munich Germany you saw the last show Steve Hackett ever played with Genesis. Wind & Wuthering is an album that features some of Genesis' most lush arrangements and cinematic songs. It is an album of incredible depth and power. The Genesis Show faithfully recreates the sounds of this incredible music and from this album and tour with stunning visuals as well as a few songs that even Genesis has never played live. Here are the songs that were featured on this tour. Not every song was done every night and some songs were only done once. Come experience this music live like you have never seen before with the The Genesis Show '77.
Songs Played on the '77 Wind & Wuthering Tour
Eleventh Earl Of Mar
Squonk
Lamb Lies Down On Broadway / Musical Box
Firth Of Fifth
One For The Vine
All In A Mouses Night
Robbery, Assault & Battery
Your Own Special Way
Carpet Crawlers
The Knife
...In That Quiet Earth
Afterglow
Inside And Out
Supper's Ready
Liliwhite Lilith/Waiting Room/
Wot Gorilla
I Know What I Like
Dance On A Volcano
Los Endos
'80 Duke Tour
Genesis' Duke Tour: A New Era of Progressive Rock
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The year 1980 marked a significant turning point for the progressive rock band Genesis. Following the departure of their charismatic frontman Peter Gabriel in 1975, the remaining members - Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford, and Phil Collins - had successfully navigated their way through the 1970s with a series of critically acclaimed albums. However, the Duke Tour, which began in April 1980 and extended into early 1981, would prove to be a watershed moment in their career.
The tour was in support of their 1980 album, Duke, which marked a stylistic shift for the band. While their earlier work was characterized by complex song structures, intricate instrumentation, and often fantastical lyrical themes, Duke showcased a more accessible and melodic sound. The album's success, coupled with the band's energetic live performances, helped to solidify their position as one of the leading acts in the rock music scene.
The Duke Tour was a visually stunning affair, featuring elaborate stage sets and lighting effects. The band's performances were characterized by Collins' powerful drumming and vocals, Banks' virtuosic keyboard playing, and Rutherford's melodic guitar work. The setlist included a mix of new and old material, with highlights such as "Deep in the Motherlode," "Dancing with the Moonlit Knight," "The Carpet Crawlers," and "Duke's Travels."
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The Duke Tour was a resounding success, both critically and commercially. It helped to cement Genesis' status as one of the most popular and influential bands of the era. The tour also marked the beginning of a new chapter for the band, as they continued to evolve and experiment with their sound in the years to come.
Key Dates and Highlights of the Duke Tour:
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April 1980: The tour begins in Ipswich, England.
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May 1980: The band performs two sold-out shows at the Lyceum Theatre in London, which are later captured on the live album Genesis Live in London.
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Summer 1980: The tour takes the band to Europe and North America.
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November 1980: The band performs a memorable concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Early 1981: The tour concludes in Australia.
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Songs Played on the '80 Duke Tour
Behind The Lines
Dance On A Volcano
Dancing Out With The Moonlit Knight
Drum Duet
Duchess
Duke's End
Duke's Travels
I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)
Medley:
In The Cage
The Colony of Slippermen
Afterglow
Los Endos
Turn It On Again
The Lady Lies
​Ripples
Squonk
Deep In The Motherlode
Follow You Follow Me
Misunderstanding
One For The Vine
The Carpet Crawlers
The Knife
Say It's Alright Joe
Back In N.Y.C.
The Musical Box
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'81 Abacab Tour
Genesis' 1981 World Tour was in support of their album Abacab released on September 18, 1981, worldwide. The tour kicked off just a few days later on September 25, 1981, at LaMonumental, a bullfighting ring, in Barcelona Spain and ended on December 23, 1981, at The NEC Arena in Birmingham, England. The tour had 65 shows and 3 legs to the tour. The 1st leg was in Europe. The North American 2nd leg of the tour began on November 12, 1981, at The Dane County Coliseum in Madison Wisconsin and ended December 11, 1982, at The Carrier Dome in Syracuse NY. The 3rd leg of the Abacab Tour brought Genesis back to Europe for 7 dates in their home country of England starting on December 17th for a 3-night stint at Wembley Stadium. It was their first of many times playing Wembley Stadium. The finished up the tour with a 4-night stint at The NEC Arena. This was the first time Genesis opted to play the big arenas instead of all of the smaller venues they played in the UK on the '80 Duke tour. The Abacab Tour featured the return of Daryl Stuermer on guitar and Chester Thomson on the drums. By this time they had cemented themselves as permanent touring members. This tour was immortalized by the epic Three Sides Live album and Video which shows the band arguably at their peak as a live act. The setlist featured much of their new Abacab album but also showcased some of their classic fan favorites. The last night of the tour featured a first and a last. It would be the first time that Genesis played The Knife on the Abacab Tour but would also be the last time they ever played it live. The Knife closed the Abacab Tour. Here are the songs that were featured on this tour. Not every song was done every night and some songs were only done once or a few times. Come experience this music live as you have never seen before with The Genesis Show.
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Songs Played on the '81 Abacab Tour
Abacab
Behind The Lines
Dance On A Volcano
Dodo/Lurker
Drum Duet
Duchess
Firth of Fifth
I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)
Like It Or Not
Los Endos
Man On The Corner
Me And Sarah Jane
Me And Virgil
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Medley:
In The Cage
The Cinema Show
The Colony of Slippermen
Afterglow
Misunderstanding
No Reply At All
The Carpet Crawlers
The Knife
The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
Turn It On Again
Who Dunnit?
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'82 Three Sides Live Encore Tour
Genesis' 1982 Encore Tour was in support of their iconic live album album Three Sides Live released on June 4, 1982, worldwide. The tour didn't kick off until August 1st, 1982 in Peoria Illinois an ran until September 30, 1982, finishing at the famous Hammersmith Oden in London England. The tour had 45 shows and 2 legs to the tour. The 1st leg was in the US and included the famous August 21st 1982 show at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia PA where they played in front of 58,000 screaming Genesis fans, their largest US crowd ever. The 2nd leg of the tour in Europe which began on September 3rd, 1982, at Charmilles Stadium in Geneva Switzerland. The Encore Tour again featured the return of Daryl Stuermer on guitar and Chester Thomson on the drums. The setlist was similar to the '81 Abacab Tour setlist but brought back some older fan favorites like Watcher Of The Skies and the epic Supper's Ready, played in it's entirety for the last time on this tour. Subsequent tours only featured fragments of the song. It should be noted that be noted that Peter Gabriel reunited with Genesis for one show in Milton Keynes billed as Six Of The Best on October 2nd 1982. Steve Hackett also made a guest appearance on 2 songs that evening. This show could technically be looked at as the last show of the Encore Tour but it featured a completely different setlist centered around the Gabriel era material. Here are the songs that were featured on this tour, not counting the Six Of The Best show. Not every song was done every night and some songs were only done a few times. Come experience this music live as you have never seen before with The Genesis Show.
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Songs Played on the '82 Three Sides Live Encore Tour
Abacab
Behind The Lines
Dance On A Volcano
Dodo/Lurker
Drum Duet
Follow You Follow Me
I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)
Los Endos
Man On The Corner
Medley:
In The Cage
The Cinema Show
The Colony of Slippermen
Afterglow
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Misunderstanding
No Reply At All (only played at 4 dates)
Paperlate (only played at 4 dates)
Supper's Ready
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The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
Turn It On Again
Watcher Of The Skies
Who Dunnit?
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