You are so right sir I just turned 67 and I actually remember seeing Genesis for the wind and wuthering tour at the auditorium theater here in Chicago and I remember seeing Chester Thompson and Phil Collins on drums for that particular concert fantastic concert you are so right music will never be this great again!!!!
I honestly don’t know where Phil got the energy to sing and drum like that for 2.5 hours straight nightly. The energy you have to expend is incredible. People don’t understand how much it takes out of you to do this. He is one of a kind.
Chester and Phil-brothers from different mothers. To be able to play in sync like that you have to be in touch in a unique way. They are the best drummers ever bar nine.
Chester said in an interview that he liked the musical style of drumming you hear in jazz. I've always considered Phil Collins as one of the most musical people in Genesis (with his drums).They are very similar. Still, it is just amazing the uncanny unison they play. It is like a Vulcan mind-meld.
Question to everyone: I bought this live on laserdisc in’93. (I think it was’93…) I “lost” it… Does anybody know if this live in Texas is available on DVD,, LD, VHS? Are there any copies? Been looking for it for a while now… Thanx 4 ur time! H.F.
Have you seen MICHAEL LEE. play? He was in the little angels,and played with echo and the bunny men. And Phil Lynot.and went on tour with. PLANT AND PAGE. FANTASTIC DRUMMER. R.I.P
Don’t get to Excited about Phil Collins the Drummer he’s Dueting with played in Bands that Collins would never play in e:g Frank Zappa, Weather Report and Santana.
I was born '93 and my dad had many recorded Genesis concerts on tapes. This duet had such an impact on me when I was a toddler and dad, working on construction sites, did a makeshift drum set from large plumbing pipes with hard plastic lids. I, course, made a lot of noises but still were able to keep a good rhythm for my young age, according to my parents.
Those who know only Phil’s latter music, Disney contributions, and push button pop, have no concept of early Phil, and his grasp on music by the time he reached this peak.
CHOPS. These guys got 'em. Such attention to detail. Phil Collins approaches all his music and performances with the same insane precision and flawless attention to detail. Mr. Thompson and he played together for 40 yrs. and we can see why. Perfection!
My dad loves phil collins and genesis. He also loves playing drums. He made me and my name is collin, and when i was young i was fascinated by the drums. Im now sitting here at 22 years old playing drums for a punk band. My belief is he named me after phil collins but he didnt expect i would be such a beast at the drums. Im glad im making my dad proud. Btw foxtrot is the best album
Phil Collins is the most f****** amazing drummer in the world! No one can lay a finger on him.....except maybe his son, Nic. It's a very sad world now that Phil can't play any more. Arthritis is a real b****!
They took the two drummer thing to high levels of playing, drum sound, and tuning. The really cool thing was the two of them playing during the instrumental sections of the older Genesis songs. They didnt just wing it, and get loose and sloppy, like other guys who have tried it. They were so well rehearsed, and precise; and knew exactly what they were doing at any point in the song. Ultimate professionals.
