If you’ve ever formed a band, you probably know that in those tumultuous first days, coming up with a great name that really fits – and actually sticks – might be the hardest part of the process. Luckily these classic rock bands really nailed it… eventually. Can you imagine today talking about the legendary career … Continue reading Original Names of Famous Classic Rock Bands – Part One (A-H) →

  Phil Collins has announced that he will be embarking on his first North American tour in 12 years this fall. The tour, titled Not Dead Yet, Live has been billed as a sequel to his 2016 autobiography Not Dead Yet.  It is Collins’ first major run of solo concerts since his cheekily titled First Final Farewell Tour … Continue reading Phil Collins Plans First North American Tour in 12 Years →

Who says rockers don’t read? Whether it’s horror, poetry, fantasy or 19th century classic literature, musicians throughout time have taken their cue from those crumpled up paperbacks they’ve toted with them to gigs around the world. See some of the most famous examples of literature that’s turned into music below. 10 “Shadows And Tall Trees” … Continue reading Top 10 Rock Songs Inspired By Literature →

Phil Collins, who recently returned from a brief retirement, postponed performances last week after being hospitalized. According to a statement on his official Facebook page, Collins suffers from ‘drop foot’ as a result of a back operation and has difficulty walking. Last week his condition caused him to fall and he subsequently hit his head on … Continue reading Phil Collins Hospitalized, Postpones Shows →

When Phil Collins released his last album of new material in 2002, he supported it with a tour he appropriately titled the First Farewell Tour.  Despite a brief Genesis reunion tour and a cover album of Motown classics in 2010, things were relatively quiet on the music front through those years as Collins struggled with … Continue reading Phil Collins Returning from Retirement →

The last time Peter Gabriel released new, original music, it was the theme song for the movie WALL-E, and the song “Down To Earth” was nominated for an Academy Award. Now, over half a decade later, the Genesis frontman has premiered a new song, while performing in Turino, Italy. Check out the fan-shot footage of … Continue reading Peter Gabriel Debuts New Music →

 After a highly successful tour in 2013 playing Genesis classics, Steve Hackett has announced a second leg of the tour for 2014. The confirmed lineup for the tour includes Hackett (guitars, vocals), Nad Sylvan (vocals), Roger King (keyboards), Gary O’Toole (drums, vocals), Lee Pomeroy (bass), Rob Townsend (various), Ray Wilson (vocals *select shows only). Read: … Continue reading Steve Hackett Announces 2014 Genesis Revisited Tour Dates →

Genesis members Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks were honored with a lifetime achievement award at the first ever Progressive Music Awards last week.  The awards were created by Prog Magazine and hosted by BBC Newsnight presenter Gavin Esler. “These awards have been a long time coming,” said Prog Magazine editor Jerry Ewing. “But certainly, when … Continue reading Genesis Honored at Progressive Music Awards for Lifetime Achievement →