We are so close to the first concert in 14 years from Genesis. Are you excited? I surely am. In fact, there is much to celebrate regarding this tour. Before I get started, some fans may need a little reassurance for anyone worried about the Big 3 being able to pull this tour off. Tony, Mike, and Phil are the ultimate professionals. They would never risk their legacy if they thought they were not ready. Consistently since the first practice, they have indicated, this one is going to be different. This one is going to be special. I have full confidence it will be an amazing end to their 50 plus year relationship.
Regarding Phil's health. He went through the same criticisms for his solo tour that lasted almost 3 years back in 2016. Back then, he is an inspiration. I remember when I saw him in Boston with my kids. Prior to going to the show, I showed them older footage of his solo work and his work with Genesis. I wanted them to see that despite adversity, anyone can find a way to be successful at their craft. Phil surely knew he would face rude comments from some fans regarding his health. He didn't let perceptions from his critics prevent him from touring. In fact, he went ahead with the tour with great success.
Let's face it, we all face adversity, especially when we get older. How many 70-year-old men do you know that could overcome the adversity Phil had to this past year. His ex-wife had a secret marriage while he went to England with her son. She held Phil's music memorabilia hostage, along with artifacts that were near and dear to him while he was across the Atlantic with their son. I think he is pretty amazing to go on tour after the year he has had.
I would like to think his friendship with Mike and Tony is just what the Doctor ordered. Going on tour with Nic and Daryl alongside is going to refresh Phil. He will grow strong as the tour gets some legs underneath it. Remember, he started the Not Dead Yet tour just singing, and on the latter part of the tour did some percussions with his son Nic. You never know what might inspire all of the members before they come to North America.
For the critics that think the show will be stale, I beg to differ. Rumors are there is an acoustic set. No more double drum routines. Back to the 5 piece band similar to the Gabriel years. And talk about relevance. Domino and Land of Confusion during a pandemic. How timely is that! What's old is new when it comes to these two selections from their music catalog. I also think the video and pictures of the stage show are very different this time around. There is already talk about the innovative idea Mike had to introduce video panels similar to curtains as part of the show.
Nic is going to bring something new to the shows. Have you listen to any of the interviews with Nic Collins. He has a truly fresh take and approach to the music. For Nic, this is going to be an amazing learning experience. I enjoyed one interview where he described how different Mike and Tony are when it comes to staging. He marveled as they worked through every frame of video as it relates to the music and staging for the upcoming tour. Nic also speaks to the complexity of the music compared to his father's solo work. We will all take part in something special watching Nic grow and learn as a musician.
Finally, for fans of all eras, I think this show will have the ending we all deserve, especially if this is indeed their last tour. They allude to it in many of their interviews. If this is going to be the goodbye they want the fans to have this time around. This theme is going to be a special connection for fans to the concert. I truly believe this is what they meant when they described the 2007 show as unfinished business. They want to give the fans the feeling of that moment when we say goodbye to a dear old friend. I think we will laugh, cry, and say goodbye to a band that for some reading this, gave them a lifetime of joy and memories.
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