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There is actually a link between them.
Peter was the original front man for the British band Genesis. Some time later, Phil Collins became drummer, and when Peter left to go solo, Phil stepped up and became front man.
If you want to read a lot of detail about Genesis, Wikipedia have a good coverage here.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genesis_(band)
Another snippet of trivia about "Games Without Frontiers: by Gabriel is that Kate Bush did the background vocal/chorus "Jeux sans frontieres" on it.
Two others of Peter Gabriel's I really like are "Solsbury Hill" and his biggest solo hit "Sledgehammer"
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And he did something I find difficult. I can play complicated guitar pieces while singing, but I can't do that (very well) while playing the drums. I've known many drummers, and very few of them can sing well while playing. It's maybe something I could improve if I spent a bunch of time practicing it.
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Have you ever listened to Viking music?
I find it interesting...
I find it interesting...
OP
My 19th and 20th artists were ones I saw three times each because
Billy Joel
- they toured Australia frequently and
- they were just so good
Billy Joel
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My first Elton John concert I saw at Festival Hall in Brisbane on 8 December 1980.
Had it been a day later, the show may have been cancelled, because on New York time 8 December, Elton's dear friend John Lennon was assassinated,
Elton featured John's "Imagine" in the setlist, but little could we know what would occur.
In March 1982, I attended Elton's concert, again at Festival Hall, on 23rd March.
He had just finished six (6) shows in Sydney before going north, and it was there that the song "Empty Garden" was premiered, dedicated to Lennon, who had died 15 months earlier.
Had it been a day later, the show may have been cancelled, because on New York time 8 December, Elton's dear friend John Lennon was assassinated,
Elton featured John's "Imagine" in the setlist, but little could we know what would occur.
In March 1982, I attended Elton's concert, again at Festival Hall, on 23rd March.
He had just finished six (6) shows in Sydney before going north, and it was there that the song "Empty Garden" was premiered, dedicated to Lennon, who had died 15 months earlier.
Their tours together were awesome. It was a great value for the ticket price.
OP
Yeah, we had those but I was unaware at the time - at that age I would not have known if my arse was on fire.
They called it the Face To Face tour, though it was really multiple tours. I last saw them in like 2009 or 2010. Those years were a bit fuzzy but I think it was one of them.
OP
My 21st artists was/were Roxy Music, featuring Brian Ferry.
I was there 29 January 1981 at Brisbane's Festival Hall.
This was another tour that was impacted by John Lennon's death,
"Jealous Guy" was released as a tribute, and premiered in Germany prior to being included on the set list for Down Under.
I have also included one of my faves, "Over You", and one which had not been written then, "Avalon".
I was there 29 January 1981 at Brisbane's Festival Hall.
This was another tour that was impacted by John Lennon's death,
"Jealous Guy" was released as a tribute, and premiered in Germany prior to being included on the set list for Down Under.
I have also included one of my faves, "Over You", and one which had not been written then, "Avalon".
I had to look them up. I don't remember them getting much radio play here in the US. So, I never heard of them.
OP
My Goodness, the US missed out on a wonderful experience.
Try these.
"The Price of Love" was a cover on the number released originally by The Everly Brothers
"Let's Stick Together" features an appearance by Jerry Hall, which was well received at the time.
Try these.
"The Price of Love" was a cover on the number released originally by The Everly Brothers
"Let's Stick Together" features an appearance by Jerry Hall, which was well received at the time.
It's a bit 'pop-ey' for my taste, though I did play a lot of pop music in the era. When I was enlisted, I did not do any really consistent performing for money gigs, though I did do some session work and sit in for the occasional gig. It was interesting when my duty station changed. I also got to take lessons from many musicians over the years.
Of all the songs you shared, Let's Stick Together would be my favorite. It almost sounds vaguely familiar, but I don't have any direct recollection. I do not believe I've heard them before.
There's a chance that I have heard them and just didn't know who they are and don't remember them. That's a non-zero chance as I've encountered a lot of music that I won't remember and won't know who the artists were. I have been exposed to a lot of music.
I may have just missed it. He did not do well overall in the Billboard top 200, though he did have some songs that weren't unpopular.
Bryan Ferry | Biography, Music & News | Billboard
Explore Bryan Ferry's music on Billboard. Get the latest news, biography, and updates on the artist.
www.billboard.com
As I go through his list of songs, I don't recall any of them. At the time, I was an avid radio listener and purchased a ton of music. (As you know, we couldn't just download stuff back then.) I still have a ton of that music media, all the way through to CDs - which I still sometimes buy. But, I digress... Though, it is still music-related.
Do you still have your old records, 8 tracks, cassette tapes, and CDs?
OP
I don't have any 8-track, the others I have, and the means to play them.
I do not have many of them, but I have some. I don't have an 8 track player in the house but I have a couple of cars with OEM audio systems that support 8 track. That's the only method I have to play them, though I could probably pick up a player on eBay.
"Maybe it's not too late to learn how to love and forget how to hate."
He was set to do a concert in Maine some time ago. Due to health reasons, he did not finish the tour. This was to be his next concert. I still have 3 unused VIP tickets to the show. That was just over five years ago. (I dug out said tickets to check. It was June of 2020.)
A part of me is surprised that he lived as long as he did. He, and the musicians he played with, have been an influence to many aspiring musical artists. He will be missed.
Among my prized guitars is one owned previously by Randy Rhoads. It was auctioned off and I could not resist. I'm very much a fan.
