My Favorite Albums: G artists

Genesis-Genesis: This really takes me to a time and place


Invisible Touch- Genesis: High School soundtrack

American Idiot-Green Day:Green Day captured the zeitgeist of 2004


Appetite for Destruction- GnR:  A breath of fresh air. It still stands up today.


Use Your Illusion- GnR: College soundtrack

Genesis: Jesus He Knows Me (1991)

Genesis takes a shot at televangelists. At the time, several high profile televangelists got caught with their pants down (literally). The song and accompanying video parody these gumps.

http://www.mtv.com/videos/genesis/46674/jesus-he-knows-me.jhtml

Top 40 songs of 1991: #11-20

11. Learning to Fly- Tom Petty
12. Pretty Tied Up- GnR
13. Dust n Bones- GnR
14. Runaround- Van Halen
15. No Son of Mine- Genesis
16. Roll the Bones- Rush
17. Drain You- Nirvana
18. Texarkana- REM
19. Country Feedback- REM
20. Can't Stop This Thing We Started- Bryan Adams

Top 40 songs of 1991 (#31-40)

My favorites....

31. Top of the World- Van Halen
32. The Dream is Over- Van Halen
33. I Can't Dance- Genesis
34. Mad About You- Sting
35. All This Time- Sting
36. Radio Song- REM
37. The Fire Inside- Bob Seger
38. Highwire- The Rolling Stones
39. These Are The Days of Our Lives- Queen
40. Judgement Day- Van Halen

Top 40 songs of 1992 (#1-10)

1. Man on the Moon- REM
2. One- U2
3. State of Love and Trust- Pearl Jam
4. Until the End of the World- U2
5. Drive- REM
6. Hunger Strike- Temple of the Dog
7. Human Touch- Bruce Springsteen
8. Jesus He Knows Me- Genesis
9. Shuffle It All- Izzy Stradlin and the JuJu Hounds
10. Wicked As It Seems- Keith Richards

Top 40 songs of 1992 (#21-30)

My favorites...

21. Rusty Cage- Soundgarden
22. Help Me Up- Eric Clapton
23. Let's Get Rocked- Def Leppard
24. Keep The Faith- Bon Jovi
25. Outshined- Soundgarden
26. Drown- Smashing Pumpkins
27. Try Not To Breathe- REM
28. Sliver- Nirvana
29. I Can't Dance- Genesis
30. Come As You Are- Nirvana

Peter Gabriel: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2014

Official site: http://petergabriel.com/latest/

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/peter-gabriel/



Peter Gabriel helped found Genesis in 1967. He wore odd costumes to gain attention for the band. In 1975, he left the band for a solo career.

Solsbury Hill (1977): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OO2PuGz-H8

Games without Frontiers (1980): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xZmlUV8muY

Biko (1980): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ncVyxQRw70

Shock the Monkey (1982): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnVf1ZoCJSo



His video for Sledgehammer was groundbreaking.

Sledgehammer (1986): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJWJE0x7T4Q

Big Time (1986): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBAl9cchQac

In Your Eyes (1986): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK7Z83UbwKM

Red Rain (1987): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkLTwX0duY4

Digging in the Dirt (1992): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0C3DHp36zc

Steam (1992): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt87bLX7m_o

Blood of Eden w/Sinead O'Connor (1993): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XhDGkg8SpQ

Kiss That Frog (1993): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mn7XejkWo6g

Lovetown (1994): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMduX93av0I

When You're Falling (2001): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pId6zdWjtwk

Burn You Up, Burn You Down (2004): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQleDzBXwW0

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.
 

Van Halen: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2007 part 1

Van Halen (1972-85)

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/van-halen/bio/

Official Site: http://www.van-halen.com/

Van Halen formed in Pasadena, California in 1972. Eddie Van Halen played guitar, Alex Van Halen was on drums, and Mark Stone was the bassist. Eddie did the vocals for a time. David Lee Roth joined the band so they could save money by using his sound system. In 1974, Michael Anthony replaced Stone on bass and they changed their name from Geneisys because it was already in use by Peter Gabriel and the guys from Genesis. Gene Simmons of KISS discovered the band leading to a record contract in 1977. They released their debut album in 1978 and changed rock. Eddie Van Halen's guitar style was revolutionary and led to a million imitators. Van Halen was self-taught and his picking style was the dominant paradigm in guitar rock for 20 years.

Van Halen (1978)

Eruption: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_lwocmL9dQ

You Really Got Me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bg1UG0GwIKc

Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuyvT8nFMLY

Van Halen II (1979)

Dance the Night Away: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEvpreZcAfI

Women and Children First (1980)

And the Cradle will Rock: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHXbi1bC9T4

Fair Warning (1981)

Mean Street: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5Gk79FazKs

Diver Down (1982)

Little Guitars: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2eHaBUemjM

Where Have All the Good Times Gone: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CHbFI2Ovc0

In 1983, they set a Guinness Book record for highest-paid performance by a band when they received $1.5 million to appear at the US Festival.

US Festival (1983): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY3vt-48Zzk

They were an extremely popular rock band in 1983. In 1984, they became superstars with the release of 1984.

1984 (1984)

Their first and only #1 hit song:

Jump (1984): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlq0lYB3iSM

The amazing summer continued...

I'll Wait (1984): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VegvworoMX4

Panama (1984): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-NshzYK9y0

Then, came a ground breaking video, which led to thousands of imitators....

Hot For Teacher (1984): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4GZFbCqx18

Roth hated the keyboards and fought with Eddie over the band's direction. On top of this, personality conflicts ripped the band apart. Roth went solo in 1985 and Sammy Hagar joined Van Halen as the new lead singer.

Genesis: No Son of Mine (1991)

Genesis tackles child abuse in this song. A young boy runs away from an abusive home. The victim returns home to be harangued by his father, who may or may not be the abuser. Genesis left the perpetrator ambiguous. The black and white video has a creepy feel that is amplified by the tick tock of the drums and Tony Banks’ keyboards.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsUpBsbJy4Y

 

Genesis: Just a Job to Do (1983)

Love this song. It's about a private investigator chasing a bad guy. Very appropriate for the 80s considering all the P.I. shows at the time. Who didn't love Magnum P.I.?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaGyPYTKTH4

971. Mama by Genesis (1983)

Mama is about a young man's longing for a specific prostitute. The song is remembered for Phil Collins psychotic laugh. Had it come out a century earlier, it would have been Jack the Ripper's song. In fact, Magnum P.I. used the song in an episode about a serial killer that targeted prostitutes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZcLlp1BUew