The Watch plays Genesis

A JOURNEY TO THE HEART OF EARLY GENESIS

In the 1970s, the English band Genesis ranked among the Big Four of progressive rock alongside King Crimson, Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Yes. Italian band The Watch takes us on a trip into the early days of these influential prog-rockers. With “Tales from 1970 – 1976”, they delve deep into the era when Peter Gabriel was Genesis’ frontman.

Turn back the clock and experience the magic of a 1970s rock concert. That is exactly what Italy’s The Watch make possible. The internationally acclaimed prog-rock band brings the music of the early Genesis era to the stage with impressive authenticity. Through intense, detail-focused performances, they bring the feeling and sound of the Gabriel era back to life. Even before Genesis achieved their worldwide breakthrough, the musicians were in a class of their own. Their songs from this period are now regarded as milestones of progressive rock. The Watch ensure that these classics can be experienced live once again. They are not mere copyists, however; with impressive precision and passion, they capture the creative energy and pioneering spirit of those years. Singer Simone Rossetti’s voice is astonishingly close to that of the young Gabriel, while the entire band excels with masterful musicianship. Following the motto “Take a little trip back from ‘Trespass’ to ‘Wind And Wuthering’”, The Watch deliver a show that leaves nothing to be desired—not only for fans. Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett himself gave them the ultimate verbal endorsement: “The Watch is a band with very talented musicians. I can highly recommend them.” The UK-Prog newsletter wrote: “What is unique is the voice—it is so incredibly similar to that of the young Peter Gabriel.” ECHO-News UK observed: “It is like a time machine for those who always enjoyed going to concerts in the Seventies and would like to feel that atmosphere once again today.” No other tribute band succeeds in capturing the musical sense of adventure and high tension of Genesis in their pioneering years with such emotional force.