Ray Wilson - GENESIS CLASSICS

In the organizer's words:

RAY WILSON, the ex-singer of GENESIS, presents the greatest hits from the band's history and his solo career.

Multifaceted song structures from the band's progressive rock era as well as pop hits from the 1970s to 1990s merge into the most diverse arrangements - a new dimension of GENESIS, without the songs losing their original character. This is guaranteed by the unique voice of RAY WILSON, whose last GENESIS album "CALLING ALL STATIONS" was the fourth best-selling album in the band's history.

20 years after the release of "CALLING ALL STATIONS", RAY WILSON and his band will present the best tracks from it. His repertoire naturally includes all the hits such as "CONGO", "NOT ABOUT US", "SHIPWRECKED" and also popular live songs such as "THE DIVIDING LINE", which stands out thanks to the huge drum solo and the gigantic duel between the lead guitars. Of course, this also includes the title track "CALLING ALL STATIONS", which is performed alongside other GENESIS classics such as "NO SON OF MINE", "CARPET CRAWLERS", "MAMA" and his own songs from his solo career.

"CALLING ALL STATIONS" was the last studio album by one of the best and most successful rock bands of all time. As a result, GENESIS was inducted into the famous "Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame" as an important and influential band and sold a total of over 150 million records worldwide.

2016 was a very special year for RAY WILSON and his band. Two new solo albums were released - including the acoustic "SONG FOR A FRIEND" and the electric "MAKES ME THINK OF HOME".

RAY WILSON, who has been named one of Britain's top singers by Classic Rock magazine, is known for his strong stage presence and inspiring performances. His show promises a unique concert experience for anyone who appreciates good live music.

RAY WILSON's international music career began in 1994 with the grunge sensation STILTSKIN, when he stormed the charts with the number 1 hit "INSIDE". The song ran for years as a worldwide TV commercial for the jeans company "Levi's". In 1997, the Scotsman became a member of British rock legends GENESIS, where he replaced Phil Collins as singer. The jointly produced GENESIS album "CALLING ALL STATIONS" was followed by a successful stadium tour throughout Europe and North America.

After GENESIS disbanded, RAY WILSON played in Germany with music greats such as Marius Müller-Westernhagen and the Turntablerocker. He performed on stage with the Scorpions and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra at the opening concert of the EXPO World Exhibition in Hanover.

In 2003, RAY WILSON released his first solo album "CHANGE" and presented it during his tour - with over 50 shows in Germany alone - together with Joe Jackson and the band SAGA. For the song "YET ANOTHER DAY" from the same album, he collaborated with Dutch star DJ Armin Van Buuren; the song easily reached number 1 in the dance charts. In the following years, RAY WILSON went on a European tour with Dolores O'Riordan from the CRANBERRIES and SUPERTRAMP frontman Roger Hodgson.

RAY WILSON is regarded as a likeable, exceptional singer and has made a name for himself worldwide as an excellent entertainer with his charismatic stage presence. With typical Scottish composure, he combines the energy of rock music with complex song lyrics.

With the new double album "UPON MY LIFE", RAY WILSON is releasing his songs from the last 20 years after GENESIS, during which he has co-written and recorded nine studio albums, including solo, STILTSKIN and CUT albums. "UPON MY LIFE" captures the wealth of memories and emotions of the Scottish singer's unique and impressive career.
The album includes two brand new tracks: "COME THE END OF THE WORLD" and "I WAIT AND I PRAY". Both songs are inspired by the politically confused, environmentally altered and polarizing world we now live in.

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