Episode 012 - Trick of the Tail
Description
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.