Genesis: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2010 part 3

1991-2014

Peter Gabriel Official Site: http://petergabriel.com/latest/

Steve Hackett Official Site: http://www.hackettsongs.com/

In 1987, Genesis sold out Wembley Stadium four nights in a row. They were at their peak. After a brief hiatus for solo work, they returned in 1991.

No Son of Mine (1991): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsUpBsbJy4Y

I Can't Dance (1991): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOyF4hR5GoE

Hold On My Heart (1992): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL9gl3TWwKE


And caused some controversy with this one...

Jesus He Knows Me (1992): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EprQGmZ3Imw

Tell Me Why (1993): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFolD0r5DVg


In 1996, Phil Collins left Genesis. Touring members Chester Thompson and Daryl Stuermer also left. Tony Banks and Michael Rutherford decided to carry on. They settled on singer Ray Wilson to replace Collins.

Congo (1997): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0DzbIeuDds


The new Genesis did well in Europe, but fell flat without Collins in America. Banks and Rutherford fired Wilson and Genesis went on hiatus until 2006 when Collins rejoined. Originally, they hoped to reunite with Gabriel and Hackett as well, but plans fell through. Genesis went on tour once more as a three piece.

In 2007, VH-1 honored Genesis with their Rock Honors.

Rock Honors: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp3Rwm5nxK4


Since the reunion tour, Genesis has gone into hiatus. There has been speculation about their return ever since with band members vacillating back and forth.

In 2014, Peter Gabriel was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo performer.

Genesis: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2010 part 2

Phil Collins official site: http://www.philcollins.com/us

Tony Banks official site: http://www.tonybanksmusic.co.uk/

Mike and the Mechanics official site: http://mikeandthemechanics.com/

1978-1990

Genesis was down to three members, so they released the album ...And Then There Were Three...

The album produced one of their most important songs. It attracted female fans and signaled the transition to a more pop orientation.

Follow You Follow Me (1978): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRD49AFxJVI


Daryl Stuermer joined Genesis to play guitar during live shows.

In 1980, they really moved away from Prog Rock.

Turn It On Again (1980): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPmqWsvnQkM

Misunderstanding (1980): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmFRvpwVSwo


They added horns for 1981's Abacab album.

No Reply At All (1981): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI0fk_gCdzE

Abacab (1981): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8WGnxBBgeI

Man On the Corner (1982): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn0T1gUUp4M

Paperlate (1982): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weRCHo36MeM


In the meantime, the band released solo works. Phil became a star, and later a superstar, on his own.

In 1983, Genesis continued.

Mama (1983): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1LOWEufAH0

That's All (1983): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTdU9m3nhu8

Home By The Sea (1983): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHEOMTlOaFE


Solo works continued... And then came Invisible Touch. Genesis hit the peak of their popularity.

Invisible Touch (1986): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pW68T84RLHw

Land of Confusion (1986): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zU9lv_WqK6k

Tonight, Tonight, Tonight (1987): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MWe2_WYcEs

In Too Deep (1987): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okgJc3qYkhg 

Genesis: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2010 (part 1)

1967-77

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/genesis/

Official Site: http://genesis.m3w.com/main.html


Genesis formed in 1967 by Tony Banks and Michael Rutherford. Peter Gabriel, Anthony Phillips, and Chris Stewart rounded out the lineup. They signed a contract in 1968 with Decca and dubbed themselves "Genesis." This caused some confusion as record stores placed their albums with Christian Music as opposed to Prog Rock. By the time they recorded their first album, they switched drummers with John Silver replacing Chris Stewart.

The Silent Sun (1968): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp4b4tcZ7Rc


Another drummer change…John Mayhew replaced John Silver. Gabriel tried to attract attention by wearing bizarre costumes during their live performances. His efforts paid off. People noticed.

The Knife (Part 1) (1971): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z3EJNgjBmo


By this point, they had developed a cult following. Anthony Phillips developed stage fright and left the band. He was replaced by Mick Barnard and then finally Steve Hackett. At the same time, Phil Collins replaced Mayhew on drums.

Supper’s Ready (1972): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M58wE8GTGp4


Steve Hackett pioneered the tapping technique Eddie Van Halen made popular and sweep-picking that became a fad in the 80s.

Dancing with the Moonlight Knight (1973): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdD6L4cKKU8


Genesis released the classic The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway in 1974.

I Know What I Like in Your Wardrobe (1974): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_EYU75uhKk

The Carpet Crawlers (1975): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtzgBJ13vro


Peter Gabriel then left the band to embark on a solo career. Phil Collins became the lead singer after Genesis auditioned over 400 singers. This led Chester Thompson to join the live act to handle drum duties to free up Collins.

Your Own Special Way (1977): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyuT9bNPQXw

Match of the Day (1977): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYk_uNA395M


Meanwhile, Hackett decided to leave Genesis leaving Banks, Rutherford, and Collins to plod on.
 

The Hollies: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2010

Official Site: http://www.hollies.co.uk/

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/the-hollies/bio/



The Hollies pioneered the three part harmony. They named themselves after Buddy Holly. Their first couple of singles were covers. Both reached the Top 40.

Searchin' (1963): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-jtjwagaZY



They broke in the US in 1964.

Just One Look (1964): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32VWELcZUMM



In 1966, they became huge.

Bus Stop (1966): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=It75wQ0JypA

Stop Stop Stop (1966): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to2cze58R5E

On A Carosel (1967): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XRjp7vClT8



Written for Marianne Faithful...

Carrie Anne (1967): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgA4-bLcoN8



Graham Nash attempted to expand the group's boundaries with King Midas...it did not do as well on the charts as earlier works.

King Midas in Reverse (1967): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWh0DOAfc7A

Jennifer Eccles (1968): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoOZsOcfqEQ

Listen To Me (1968): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXErg54qrb4



Nash left The Hollies for Crosby, Stills, and Nash.

Sorry Suzanne (1969): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZtK5jZjEy0

He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother (1969): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl5vi9ir49g

Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress (1972): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP94PlEtsEQ

Long Dark Road (1972): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weglUa89K8k



Their popularity in the US subsided in the seventies. They remained popular overseas into the eighties.

The Air That I Breathe (1974): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HydvceA1PAI

Sandy (1975): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swvBq7Va1hc

Hope (2005): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIGTxn1fOsM

Jimmy Cliff: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2010

Official Site: http://www.jimmycliff.com/

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/jimmy-cliff/



Jimmy Cliff scored his first hit in Jamaica at age 14. He was sent to represent Jamaica at the 1964 World's Fair. He is the only living musician to hold Jamiaca's Order of Merit.
 Hurricane Hatty (1962): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ3iuEhuQ1k

King of Kings (1963): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpjfPOY3ujg

Wonderful World, Wonderful People (1969): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDwDSuFnf2c

Wild World (1970): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLi3RX__PcA

Reggae Night (1983): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_8CNHCsmFM

I Can See Clearly Now (1993): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSuB4t3q_dA

Top 10 Songs of 2002

Once again, my favorites...This could have been almost all Bruce, but I decided to diversify.

1. The Rising- Bruce Springsteen

2. Lonesome Day- Bruce Springsteen
3. Electrical Storm-U2

4. A Little Less Conversation- Elvis Presley

5. The Hands that Built America- U2
6. Cochise- Audioslave

7. I am Mine- Pearl Jam

8. Clocks- Coldplay

9. All My Life- The Foo Fighters

10.. Last DJ- Tom Petty

The Stooges: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2010

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/the-stooges/bio/

Official Site: http://www.iggyandthestoogesmusic.com/us/news



The Stooges formed in 1967 and became extremely influential to alternative, punk, and metal music.

Iggy and the Stooges debuted on Halloween night 1967. They quickly gained a reputation for their wild stage shows.

I Wanna Be Your Dog (1967): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwmU343eBu0

T.V Eye (1970): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y-rMkt6NzU

Search and Destroy (1973): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDNzQ3CXspU



The group broke up because of Iggy Pop's behavior and heroin addiction. Pop had a successful solo career.

I'm Sick of You (1977): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQYkVkUzVYw

Johanna (1988): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bs5L1uQmI8



The group reunited for a new album and began touring again in the 2000s.

Free and Freaky (2007): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1UbxDBiLfk

David Geffen: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2010

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/david-geffen/bio/



David Geffen formed Asylum Records in 1970, Geffen Records in 1980, and DGC Records in 1990. In 1994, he helped cofound Dreamworks.

Geffen founded his own label in 1970 because he could not find a deal for Jackson Browne. He chose the name Asylum because he signed artists that could not find a deal elsewhere. Asylum signed The Eagles, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Browne, and others.

He retired in 1977 after receiving a cancer diagnosis. The diagnosis proved false and he formed Geffen in 1980. He scored a coup by signing John Lennon. The new label boasted Olivia Newton-John, Guns n Roses, The Stone Roses, Neil Young, Elton John, Sonic Youth, Aerosmith, and others. He left the label, which changed its name to DGC, in 1995.

Top 10 Songs of 2003

My favorites from 2003...

1. Like a Stone- Audioslave

2. Hurt- Johnny Cash

3. Stacy's Mom- Fountains of Wayne

4. Seven Nation Army- The White Stripes

5. Bad Day- R.E.M.

6. Dreams (Live)- Sammy Hagar

7. Brainwashed- George Harrison

8. Times Like These- Foo Fighters

9. Cochise- Audioslave

10. Bring Me To Life- Evanescence
 

Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2010

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/mann-and-weil/bio/

Official Site: http://mann-weil.com/



Another husband-wife songwriting duo.

On Broadway by The Drifters: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJFYpVlIyqo

Kicks by Paul Revere and the Raiders: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP8G4clUJBY

Running with the Night by Lionel Richie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PnhlXLHKAE

You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' by The Righteous Brothers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEkB-VQviLI

Soul and Inspiration by The Righteous Brothers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v83UX1AY8Gs

Ellie Greewich and Jeff Barry: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2010

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/greenwich-and-barry/bio/



Ellie Greenwich and Jeff Barry were songwriting partners as well as husband and wife. The pair teamed with Phil Spector for many classic hits.

Da Doo Ron Ron by The Crystals: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-qqi7-Q19k

Then He KIssed Me by The Crystals: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r17KaC7C5D4

Be My Baby by The Ronettes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzhbGaCwBzs

Baby I Love You by The Ronettes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBaa-cAJRyI

Christmas (Please Come Home) by Darlene Love: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UV8x7H3DD8Y

Top 10 Songs from 2004

Once again, just my favorites.

1. I Am the Highway by Audioslave

2. Original of the Species- U2

3. Leaving New York- REM

4. It's About Time- Van Halen

5. Vertigo- U2

6. Boulevard of Broken Dreams- Green Day

7. Take Me Out- Franz Ferdinand

8. Homecoming- Green Day

9. Are We the Waiting- Green Day

10. Whatsername- Green Day

Jesse Stone: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1977

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/jesse-stone/bio/



Jesse Stone was born in 1901 and died in 1999. In between, he helped set the foundation for rock n roll.

Starvation Blues (1927): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FM0IObMDm4M



He landed at the Cotton Club in 1936 and played the Apollo.

Stone also wrote.

Idaho by Benny Goodman (1942): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1B9-0AXjqDQ

Cole Slaw by Louis Jordan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfUN01jx2cY

Shake Rattle and Roll by Big Joe Turner (1954): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20Feq_Nt3nM