Did Phil Collins ruin Genesis?

Is Steve Hackett the greatest guitar player in the world?

Why did Phil ask Bill Bruford to drum?

All this and a lot more is discussed in this fine episode about an A+ album. Join Mike and Joe as we argue the merits of a great musical achievement.

There are not a lot of musical interludes because we are giving you hours of links this week.

Steve Hackett’s solo version of Entangled.

Genesis Trick of the Tail interview for re-release.

1978 interview with Phil and Mike.

Wonderful footage from the Trick of the Tail tour.

Robbery, Assault, and Battery video.

Annie Haslam (of Renaissance) and Steve Howe have a go at Ripples.

Robbery, Assault, and Battery video.

Alan Hewitt’s book about Steve.

Buy Phil’s autobiography!

Here is Mike Rutherford’s book.

Armando Gallo’s book about early Genesis. This one is older, but is considered definitive.

Genesis: Chapter and Verse, a book authorized by the band.

David Weigel’s new book about progressive rock.

Steve Hackett’s website.

Genesis, The Movement site.

Our Back to School episode. So the three missing episodes will show after this one. Steve Hackett has released an album worthy of your money and time. We discuss it track by track and in the spirit of September (and as professional educators) we give Mr. Hackett his report card. SPOILER ALERT: He qualifies for Honor Roll. Listen and enjoy. The last track is from an audience recording from Butlins Minehead, Somerset, England from Sunday 29th January 2017. The person who recorded this did not leave his name in the text but I want to thank him/her. So listen for a BONUS track at the end.

Show notes page.

Steve Hackett’s site is here.

Support Steve by buying his new album.

Steve discusses the Night Siren.

Steve’s Track by Track Part I

Steve’s Track by Track Part II

Steve’s Track by Track Part III

Alan Hewitt’s book about Steve.

Buy Phil’s autobiography!

Here is Mike Rutherford’s book.

Armando Gallo’s book about early Genesis. This one is older, but is considered definitive.

Genesis: Chapter and Verse, a book authorized by the band.

David Weigel’s new book about progressive rock.

Genesis, The Movement site.


After a hiatus for work (Mike), and hanging with Mickey and Minnie (Joe) we are back with a Big Bang, talking about Simon Collins’ powerful third solo album.

Simon’s website.

Dave Kerzner’s site.

Buy Phil’s autobiography!

Here is Mike Rutherford’s book.

Alan Hewitt’s book about Steve.

Armando Gallo’s book about early Genesis. This one is older, but is considered definitive.

Genesis: Chapter and Verse, a book authorized by the band.

David Weigel’s new book about progressive rock.

Steve Hackett’s website.

Mike & Joe break down Supper’s Ready, section by section. An amazing song that deserves its own episode.

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Buy Phil’s autobiography!

Here is Mike Rutherford’s book.

Alan Hewitt’s book about Steve.

Armando Gallo’s book about early Genesis. This one is older, but is considered definitive.

Genesis: Chapter and Verse, a book authorized by the band.

David Weigel’s new book about progressive rock.

Steve Hackett’s website.

Mike and Joe discuss the masterpiece Foxtrot, but save Supper’s Ready for its own episode (next week).

Buy Phil’s autobiography!

Here is Mike Rutherford’s book.

Alan Hewitt’s book about Steve.

Armando Gallo’s book about early Genesis. This one is older, but is considered definitive.

Genesis: Chapter and Verse, a book authorized by the band.

David Weigel’s new book about progressive rock.

Steve Hackett’s website.

This week we cover a great 21st Century prog band in the Genesis universe. Simon Collins is the drummer and lead singer in Sound of Contact.

Sound of Contact on Facebook.

Sound of Contact’s page (it does not seem to be working at the moment).

Once again, go buy Phil’s autobiography!

Here is Mike Rutherford’s book.

Alan Hewitt’s book about Steve.

Armando Gallo’s book about early Genesis. This one is older, but is considered definitive.

Genesis: Chapter and Verse, a book authorized by the band.

David Weigel’s new book about progressive rock.

Steve Hackett’s website.