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Something Else! Interview: Ray Wilson, formerly of Genesis

Wed, May 22 2013 3:42pm - Source: Something Else!

Ray Wilson is enjoying the best of both worlds these days, having just released a terrific new solo project even while joining Steve Hackett for a series of concerts focusing on classic-era Genesis.

New Music Monday: Blackfield, Steve Hackett and Ray Wilson, the National, Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa

Mon, May 20 2013 3:03pm - Source: Something Else!

A trio of collaborations top the New Music Monday offerings, including eruptive vocalist Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa, Bob James and David Sanborn and a pair of Genesis alumni — who offer a new take on one of the band's classic tracks.

‘I imagine they’re chaffed and miffed’: Despite loving tribute, Steve Hackett still hasn’t spoken to Genesis bandmates

Mon, May 06 2013 1:04pm - Source: Something Else!

Steve Hackett's celebrated return to his time with Genesis , both on a hit album and tour, has brought him closer than ever to classic prog-rock songs from the 1970s — but not to his old bandmates.

Ray Wilson – Chasing Rainbows (2013)

Sat, April 27 2013 2:45pm - Source: Something Else!

Time has been kind to Ray Wilson, who had the misfortune of replacing Phil Collins in Genesis for its final studio album.

‘A slightly new direction’: Strings had impact on new album from ex-Genesis frontman Ray Wilson

Thu, April 04 2013 12:33pm - Source: Something Else!

Ray Wilson is, of course, best known for his work with Genesis — having fronted the band for its final studio release in 1997.

Original Yes Guitarist Peter Banks Dies Age 65

Wed, March 13 2013 12:04pm - Source: Stereoboard

Peter Banks, the original guitarist of English rockers Yes, has sadly passed away aged 65.

Peter Banks, Dead: Former Yes Guitarist Passes Away at 65

Tue, March 12 2013 3:38pm - Source: Noisecreep

Peter Banks , the original guitarist for progressive rock legends Yes , has died.

‘Yes management said no!’: Jon Davison can’t sing with his original band for Cruise to the Edge

Mon, February 11 2013 9:37pm - Source: Something Else!

For Yes frontman Jon Davison, the answer is no. He asked to sing with Glass Hammer during the upcoming Cruise to the Edge concerts, and was rebuffed by management.

Kompendium, featuring Steve Hackett, Gavin Harrison, Mel Collins, others – Beneath the Waves (2013)

Sun, February 10 2013 3:05pm - Source: Something Else!

Combining the diaphanous feel of Celtic music with the thunderous classically inspired rock that powered classic 1970s prog, multi-instrumentalist Rob Reed has created in Beneath the Waves something that feels both timeless and new.

Prog Rock to Hit the High Seas

Mon, February 04 2013 11:00pm - Source: ArtistDirect

Cruise to the Edge is the latest rock event to hit the high seas.

‘Ideas, emotions, energy and honesty’: Steve Hackett explores the strengths of early Genesis

Wed, January 09 2013 7:27pm - Source: Something Else!

That's been made clear over a pair of Revisited projects.

Steve Hackett to appear with fellow Genesis alum Ray Wilson on select European dates

Sat, January 05 2013 3:49pm - Source: Something Else!

Steve Hackett confirmed in a online Q&A this week that fellow Genesis alum Ray Wilson will join him on select European dates as the guitarist tours behind his new release Genesis Revisited II.

Something Else! Interview: Genesis co-founder Anthony Phillips

Wed, December 26 2012 12:52pm - Source: Something Else!

Anthony Phillips has taken a series of interesting paths since leaving Genesis after the legendary prog-rock group's eclectic first two albums.

The Top 8 Reunions I’ll Never See Because the World Is Ending

Wed, December 19 2012 3:55pm - Source: Pop Dose

We had what, five or six thousand years of recorded history to hang our hats on?

‘You’d have to ask them yourself’: Steve Hackett unconcerned what ex-bandmates think of Genesis tribute

Mon, November 26 2012 11:30pm - Source: Something Else!

Steve Hackett admits to some nostalgia, as he returned to the music of Genesis.

Best of October 2012: Reader picks include Donald Fagen, Beatles, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Steve Hackett

Thu, November 01 2012 2:07pm - Source: Something Else!

The Beatles rumbled through our October reader's poll, placing in four different spots, but the month's leader in the clubhouse was Donald Fagen — as the Steely Dan leader issued a long-awaited solo album.

Desert Island Discs: Guitar Record Edition

Tue, October 30 2012 1:01pm - Source: Something Else!

Stuck on a desert island, you're going to want to rock every once in a while, right?

‘I’m enjoying music as much as I ever have’: Yes’ Chris Squire isn’t close to slowing down

Sat, October 27 2012 5:52pm - Source: Something Else!

Chris Squire's old bandmate in Yes, drummer Bill Bruford, retired from music in 2009.

Steve Hackett Revisits Genesis Catalog, Says Reunion Is 'Highly Improbable'

Mon, October 22 2012 5:40pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett was never totally satisfied with the sound of the band's output during his time with the group in the Seventies.

New Music Monday: Steve Hackett, Neal Schon, Gary Clark Jr., Glass Hammer, Naked Truth

Mon, October 22 2012 1:10pm - Source: Something Else!

Guitarist Steve Hackett is back with his second exploration of the band's 1970s-era triumphs, while a new reissue pays tribute to his former bandmate Peter Gabriel's signature solo release So. Other highlights across this New Music Monday include a long-awaited tour de force full-length from Gary Clark Jr. and a new solo project from guitarist Neal Schon — who reunites with former Journey drummer Steve Smith on the fiery The Calling.

‘There are many things that I can do now’: New Genesis project allows Steve Hackett to show off new skills

Sun, October 21 2012 4:09pm - Source: Something Else!

Steve Hackett says he hears things now in his own playing that compelled him to return once more to classic moments from his 1970s tenure in Genesis.

Something Else! sneak peek: John and Steve Hackett, “Down to the Domus Aurea”/ “Towards the Future” (2012)

Wed, October 03 2012 12:53pm - Source: Something Else!

An extraordinarily productive period for Steve Hackett, with both the Squackett and Genesis Revisited projects, will also include the release of a pair of new instrumentals with his brother John. "Down to the Domus Aurea" and "Towards the Future," two previously unissued tracks from Steve and John Hackett, is set to appear as in a limited-edition 500-copy run on October 6, 2012.

‘We look at the entire career’: Steve Howe says Yes’ repertoire has expanded without Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman

Fri, September 28 2012 3:59pm - Source: Something Else!

Legendary former members Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman don't fit into the current configuration of Yes, guitarist Steve Howe says, because they wouldn't commit to playing the group's entire repertoire.

Something Else! sneak peek: Steve Hackett, “Chamber of 32 Doors” (2012)

Thu, September 27 2012 6:48pm - Source: Something Else!

The opening track from guitarist Steve Hackett's forthcoming Genesis Revisited II project premiered just moments ago on planetrock.com, giving prog rock fans a sneak peek into this guest-packed tribute project.

Planet Rock To Give Exclusive First Play Of 'Chamber Of 32 Doors' From Steve Hackett's New Album

Wed, September 26 2012 4:17pm - Source: Stereoboard

Planet Rock will giving airing exclusive first play of 'Chamber of 32 Doors' from Steve Hackett's new album 'Genesis Revisited II' on the Nicky Horne Show from 7pm on Thursday 27th September.

‘One of those things that fizzled out’: Did Roger Hodgson almost take over as Yes’ frontman?

Tue, September 11 2012 6:56pm - Source: Something Else!

Yes bassist Chris Squire recently participated in the all-star Cleopatra Records tribute to Supertramp called Songs of the Century, but it's not his first intersection with the band.

‘A special evening’: Genesis, Yes’ Rick Wakeman, Rush honored at first Progressive Music Awards

Thu, September 06 2012 12:36pm - Source: Something Else!

Genesis received a lifetime achievement award, former Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman was deified and Rush took home album of the year honors in the first annual Progressive Music Awards, held at overnight England's Kew Gardens.

Polish Prog Week 29 - Mr Gil

Wed, September 05 2012 2:33am - Source: MOG

When anybody mentions Poland in a same sentence with our beloved Progressive Rock, the first style that comes to my mind is Neo Prog, and usually I'm not wrong, because Neo Prog is huge in Poland, even some artists as PENDRAGOMN have status of Semi Gods. Mr. Gil is really a solo project by former COLLAGE guitar player GIL MIREK after they disbanded, for this project MIREK recruited his former band mates PIOTR MINTAY WITKOWSKI in the bass and KRZYSIEK PALCZEWSKI in the keyboards, the drummer of his actual band BELIEVE, WODEK TAFELPLUS plus OLAF £APCZYÑSKI in the vocals.

‘I’d rather live in the now’: Genesis co-founder Mike Rutherford moves on with Mike and the Mechanics

Sun, September 02 2012 5:56pm - Source: Something Else!

Genesis co-founder Mike Rutherford didn't often return to moments with old band during this year's tour with Mike and the Mechanics.

‘An extremely magical band’: Steve Hackett previews his latest Genesis Revisited project

Tue, August 28 2012 12:39pm - Source: Something Else!

Steve Hackett, in a newly posted video chat , takes fans inside a forthcoming tribute to his days as guitarist in Genesis.

‘Tom Petty kind of feel’: Former Genesis frontman Ray Wilson at work on new solo album

Sun, August 26 2012 10:05pm - Source: Something Else!

The forthcoming album's tentative title is reportedly Chasing Rainbows , according to GenesisNews.com. Wilson says he is also considering the inclusion of a duet with Ali Ferguson, who has been with Stiltskin since 2006.

‘It had a good effect on us’: Seeing Jon Davison with Yes might spur Glass Hammer to tour more

Sun, August 26 2012 9:05pm - Source: Something Else!

Seeing Jon Davison on stage with Yes late last month in Georgia may have just spurred Glass Hammer to more live dates.

Kompendium

Thu, August 23 2012 2:17pm - Source: MOG

Kompendium are to release an album on September 24, and it's the culmination of three years work.

Steve Wilson, Mikael Akerfeldt to guest on Steve Hackett’s new Genesis-themed double album

Tue, August 14 2012 8:28pm - Source: Something Else!

Genesis Revisited was issued in 1996.

LIVE REPORT: Elizabeth Fraser

Thu, August 09 2012 9:49am - Source: The Quietus

50 Words For Snow was a deeply disappointing Kate Bush album, but many people wrongly said it was fantastic because they rightly love Kate Bush. I'm reminded of that tonight.

‘The other voice of Genesis’: Ex-frontman Ray Wilson shines new light on classic songs

Fri, August 03 2012 1:53pm - Source: Something Else!

Ray Wilson, who fronted a Phil Collins-less edition of Genesis in the late 1990s, says his favorite era of the band was, in fact, the early Collins years.