Genesis Play Last-Ever Show With Peter Gabriel in Audience

Genesis introduced their profession to a finish in London on Mar. 26, 2022, and former frontman Peter Gabriel was within the viewers to see it occur.

The closing present on the band’s Final Domino? tour had already been described as their last efficiency collectively, coming after a two-year highway journey, interrupted by COVID, which marked their first reveals in over 13 years.

“Tonight is a really particular night time,” lead singer Phil Collins informed the group on the O2 Area from his seated place, pressured upon him by well being points. “It’s the final cease of our tour, and it’s the final present for Genesis.” He added: “It’s tough for us to imagine that, uh, you continue to got here out to see us! Sure, after tonight we’ve all obtained to get actual jobs.” Later within the 23-song set, he introduced Gabriel’s presence, joking: “Perhaps he’s the one shouting for ‘Supper’s Prepared’ — I don’t know!”

Phil Collins Confirms Genesis’ Finish on Stage

Genesis had three distinct incarnations throughout their authentic lifespan from 1967 till 2000, throughout which era they launched 15 studio albums. They had been a markedly extra progressive collective with Gabriel on the helm however embraced extra accessible pop-rock components after his departure in 1975.

Drummer Collins then took over, overseeing a brand new interval of success earlier than he left in 1996. The band continued with Ray Wilson earlier than breaking apart 4 years later. They reunited with Collins for a tour in 2007 — one that was lengthy thought to have been their curtain name till the Final Domino? run was confirmed following years of hypothesis.

Collins’ son Nic joined guitarist Mike Rutherford and keyboardist Tony Banks within the lineup after the singer confirmed he might now not play drums.

“I’d like to,” Collins senior mentioned earlier than the tour, “however, you realize, I imply, I can barely maintain a persist with this hand, so there are particular bodily issues that get in the way in which.” He reported that Nic “sort of understood” what the band wanted from him, including: “And he performs a bit like me when he needs to — he does not when he does not wish to. However I am one in every of his many influences, in fact, being his dad… he sort of has the identical angle as me. In order that was an excellent starter.”

Watch Genesis Play ‘Behind the Strains’ / ‘Duke’s Finish’ / ‘Flip It On Once more’ at Closing Present

Watch Genesis Play ‘Land of Confusion’ at Closing Present

Watch Genesis Play ‘Fading Lights’ / ‘The Cinema Present’ / ‘Afterglow’ at Closing Present

Watch Genesis Play‘No Son of Mine’ at Closing Present

Watch Genesis Play‘Firth of Fifth’ / ‘I Know What I Like’ at Closing Present

Wach Genesis Play ‘Domino’ at Closing Present

Genesis’ Closing Present: London; March 23, 2022

1. “Behind the Strains’ / “Duke’s Finish”
2. “Flip It On Once more”
3. “Mama”
4. “Land of Confusion”
5. “Residence By the Sea”
6. “Second Residence By the Sea”
7. “Fading Lights” (half)
8. “The Cinema Present” (half)
9. “Afterglow”
10. “That’s All” (acoustic)
11. “The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway” (acoustic)
12. “Comply with You Comply with Me” (acoustic)
13. “Duchess”
14. “No Son of Mine”
15. “Firth of Fifth”
16. “I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)”
17. “Domino”
18. “Throwing It All Away”
19. “Tonight, Tonight, Tonight” (half)
20. “Invisible Contact”