A JOURNEY INTO 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. The Italian band The Watch takes us on a journey back to the early years of these influential prog pioneers. With Tales from 1970 – 1976, they dive deep into the era when Peter Gabriel was still fronting Genesis.

Turning back the clock and experiencing the magic of a 1970s rock concert – that’s exactly what Italy’s The Watch make possible. The internationally acclaimed prog-rock band brings the music of early Genesis to the stage with remarkable authenticity. Through intense, meticulously crafted performances, they revive the spirit and sound of the Gabriel era. Even before Genesis achieved their global breakthrough, the band’s music from this period already stood in a league of its own. Songs from these years are now considered milestones of progressive rock, and The Watch make it possible to experience these classics live once again. They are far more than a mere copy: with impressive precision and passion, they capture the creative energy and pioneering spirit of that time. Singer Simone Rossetti’s voice is astonishingly close to that of a young Peter Gabriel, while the entire band impresses with masterful musicianship. Under the motto “Take a little trip back from Trespass to Wind And Wuthering,” The Watch deliver a show that leaves nothing to be desired – especially for fans. Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett himself gave them his seal of approval: “The Watch is a band with very talented musicians. I can only warmly recommend them.” The UK Prog Newsletter wrote: “What is unique is the voice – so incredibly close to that of the young Peter Gabriel.” And ECHO-News UK stated: “It’s like a time machine for those who loved going to concerts in the seventies and want to feel that atmosphere again today.” No other tribute band manages to capture the adventurous spirit and electrifying tension of Genesis’ pioneering days with such emotional power.