Peter Gabriel was famously in the audience during the final Genesis show in March 2022 at London’s O2 Arena. Gabriel, of course, was the band’s singer from 1967-1975. So, why did he want to attend the band’s final show?
He explained his decision in a new interview with Mojo. Gabriel bluntly said, “Me going was a rite of passage, really. I’d been part of the creation of Genesis, so I wanted to be there at the end.” He acknowledged that Phil Collins’ performance wasn’t as strong as it used to be. Nonetheless, Gabriel thought the band “did a great job.”
Collins mentioned Gabriel’s attendance at the show, which featured a 23-song setlist. Per Ultimate Classic Rock, Collins said of Gabriel being in the crowd, “Maybe he’s the one shouting for ‘Supper’s Ready’ — I don’t know!” He also said during the final show “Yes, after tonight, we’ve all got to get real jobs.”
Gabriel, meanwhile, wraps his current tour on October 21 in Houston. Additionally, his album, i/o, comes out on December 1. It’s available for pre-order in a variety of formats at Store.RealWorld.co.uk.
Genesis: Their 40 Best Songs Ranked, From Prog Rock To Pop Hits
Today (November 11) marks 30 years since Genesis released their final studio album with singer/drummer Phil Collins. The band helped to invent progressive rock, but unlike their peers, they were able to transition to a more streamlined rock sound, dominating rock radio in the early ’80s. And they went on to become pop superstars, while never totally ditching their prog roots.
The members of the most popular lineup: Collins, along with founding members Mike Rutherford (guitar and bass) and Tony Banks (keyboards) are about to kick off one last U.S. tour. In honor of the band’s incredible legacy, we are ranking their greatest songs, spanning the entire Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins eras. (Yeah, we know about their final album, 1997’s Calling All Stations featuring singer Ray Wilson, and with all due respect, none of those songs make the Genesis top 40). As you’ll see, we love the prog-rock Genesis, but we also love their hits as well. What did we miss? We’re sure you’ll let us know on social media.
