 Full unedited broadcast of the band's landmark concert at Knebworth on August 2, 1992.
Format: CD / Cat No: FMGZ235CD / PRE-ORDER Release Date: 04/07/2025
Track Listing: CD 1: 1. Intro / 2. Land of Confusion / 3. No Son of Mine / 4. Driving the Last Spike / 5. Old Medley (Dance on a Volcano - The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway - The Musical Box (Closing Section) - Firth of Fifth - I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe) - That’s All - Illegal Alien - Your Own Special Way - Follow You Follow Me - Stagnation / 6. Throwing It All Away / 7. Fading Lights
CD 2: 1. Jesus, He Knows Me / 2. Home By the Sea / 3. Hold on My Heart / 4. Domino Principle (intro) / 5. Domino / 6. Drum Duet / 7. Tonight, Tonight, Tonight / 8. Invisible Touch / 9. Turn It on Again
More information: This Genesis Knebworth show remains a testament to their status as one of the most influential and beloved bands of their era, capturing a moment when their music transcended generations and genres.
Genesis’s performance at Knebworth in 1992 was a landmark event in the band’s history, marking one of their most iconic live shows. Held on August 2, 1992, at Knebworth House in Hertfordshire, England, the concert was part of the "We Can't Dance" tour, which supported their 1991 album of the same name. The event was a massive outdoor festival-style show, drawing an estimated crowd of 120,000 fans, making it one of the largest concerts Genesis had ever played.
The line-up featured Phil Collins on vocals and drums, Tony Banks on keyboards, and Mike Rutherford on bass and guitar, with Chester Thompson and Daryl Stuermer providing additional instrumental support.
The set-list was a mix of their newer material and classic hits, showcasing the band’s evolution from progressive rock pioneers to mainstream pop-rock icons.
The concert was notable for its spectacular production, including a massive stage setup, elaborate lighting, and a state-of-the-art sound system that ensured the music reached every corner of the vast Knebworth estate. Phil Collins’s charismatic stage presence and emotional delivery, particularly during the ballad "Hold On My Heart," resonated deeply with the audience. The band’s ability to balance their progressive roots with their more accessible pop material was on full display, appealing to both long-time fans and newer listeners. It was also one of their final large-scale performances with Phil Collins before his departure in 1996.
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