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Genesis: Empire Pool, Wembley

Pete Makowski, Sounds, 26 April 1975

THE STAGE was set. On the left hand side, Steve Hackett was seated with guitar and a melange of effects around him. Behind him, Michael Rutherford was stooped over his twin necked bass and six stringed guitar. On the right, Tony Banks was half hidden behind an impressive selection of keyboards. In the center, with headphones, sat Phil Collins with surrounding percussion.

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