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Several Genesis tribute bands from mid 90s to mid/late '00s Do you have to be a fan of the original artist, or maybe you become one? I was already, and it definitely helps. I wouldn't join a trib that I wasn't interested in learning the parts for, or didn't enjoy listenign to. How important is it to be visually/musically identical? How much latitude are you allowed? Not massively, unless it's a big thing of the original band. As the "Rutherford" I wasn't about to grow a foot in height, grow a beard or speak in a plummy voice. Having said that, I know of other tribs who spent thousands of $$$ sourcing the original silk to line their Peter Gabriel's cloak for Watcher of the Skies, so there we go. Do you ‘get into character’ or is it just a gig? Again, no "acting" the part of Mike Rutherford for me. If anything I would maybe dress in the style which was pretty neutral stage gear. Does it feel musically limiting, or is it fulfilling your needs? (Maybe you have a side band?) I was in other bands (although one other band fired me for being in multiple others "we should be your only priority" so maybe good job there), but being in a Genesis trib was extremely helpful in making me a better musician, especially when you factor in the quirky arrangements, 12-string guitar, acoustic guitar, bass pedals etc Do you have any qualms about tributes ‘stifling original music’? Nope, but I probably wouldn't do it again as my only gig. And I don't really go and see tribute bands any more. Have you ever met or been seen by a member of the ‘originals’? What did they say? Yep, Steve Hackett came to see us at least once (in fact I met him for the first time at another tribute band's show in the mid 90s). Have also met Phil Collins, but not at a gig. What is the overriding thing being in a tribute act has taught you? There are some strange people out there, both fans and musicians. I stopped doing it mostly because "you're doing it wrong". (I wasn't) Having done it once, would you do it again? Probably not. I've still got the equipment but it's not seen the light of day for quite a while.

Also, to paraphrase Ian Faith - in the topsy-turvy world of London transport, have a good solid bass guitar with you is quite often .... useful.

I've had no trouble on public transport coming back from all areas of London with gig bag and occasionally another bag (eg rucksack or wheelie case) with pedals, accessories, cables etc. If I'm adding an amp to that (increasingly unlikely these days) then I'll Uber/black cab/get a lift/etc As with all big cities there are rougher areas but keep your wits about you and you'll be ok. Otherwise don't leave kit in your car overnight, and get good insurance (I use New Moon)

Justin Chancellor

George Murray. Nice anorak Dave

Yeah, amazing playing. Gary Tibbs is also credited for bass on Manifesto (the album) but I can't find individual per-song credits. Any idea who played on which songs? They're both pretty handy.

Also called Manifesto. That and Stranded are my favourite Roxy albums. Surprised there's nothing from Stranded on the setlist.

I'm counting Phil Manzanera as a "Roxy muso"

801 Live is Phil Manzanera and Brian Eno with Lloyd Watson, Francis Monkman, Bill MacCormick, Simon Phillips. Well worth a listen if you haven't heard it

underselling it somewhat!

Julie Slick

Ellen Brekken from Hedwig Mollestad Trio

+1 for Eva Gardner, recently back with her pals in The Mars Volta but holding it down here with Pink in this amazing version of White Rabbit

Well Jeff he knows less about music than I do about football and that's saying something Brian

Knocking On Heaven's Door by anyone

Had a listen to new Animals this afternoon - as with most DSotM and onwards material, my main feeling is Cheer Up Rodge

Top marks that man.

I don't see it - I get Paramount+ via my Sky box, but it's not obvious. Where are you seeing it? Also Channel 5 have another hour's edited version on 12.05am Thursday (ie Wednesday night). Might be the same as the MTV 90s show.

Yep that was the official live stream from MTV (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOnjLuBBkhU - for comparison purposes). I've had a look on Paramount+ on my Sky box, but nothing there yet.

MTV 90s (Sky channel 352) has got an hour's edited highlights at 11pm tonight

I've actually got the book (signed by Geddy!) but I'm too lazy and it's too heavy for me to get it off the shelf. Anyway the bass sounded great on the livestream btw

Also, this is the best Geddy's voice has sounded since the Snakes & Arrows tour

Omar was amazing but did you see the look on his face a couple of times 😵 Can any Geddy geeks tell me more about his Jazz? Other highlights (I'm on catch-up a bit): Copeland, Let There Be Rock

Or look how wonderful my child is. See also Genesis (Violet is pretty good though)

they're getting their money's worth out of Gaz Coombes today though