Genesis fans were given a reunion back in 1982 that everyone wishes would reoccur today. Back on Mike Rutherford's birthday, the band reunited to help their fellow bandmate Peter Gabriel. Pete was facing economic disaster due to the commercial failure of a project he was involved in known as WOMAD.
The band rallied for one concert. Think about how much a Genesis reunion would be worth today. Back in 1982, one reunion paid off the creditors for WOMAD. That's right, one concert. There is no telling what a tour would have fetched the bandmates over the years, but it would surely have been very successful.
Sadly, the day only has limited audio recordings of the event. There was no video, as the band had insisted that the event not be recorded. With all of the nostalgia for a reunion, a video would have been hugely sought and revered by fans.
Another interesting piece of history is the collaboration allowed for solo work, new Genesis songs and older classics. Many today feel like the band would be unwilling to do such work. Yet in 1982, it was not a problem.
Here is an audio clip and it will be archived on the blog.
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