I first saw Genesis play live in December 1969, to an eventual audience of just 12 people..!! The last time was at Twickenham July 2007, to 55,000..!! The bit in between, well mere words cannot express the effect their music has had on me. Suffice to say that this is the greatest Band of all time.......!!!

Steve Jump, Fareham, England

I had not seen Genesis since 1980 in Brighton, I see Tony Banks now and again because he lives not far away. At Twickenham they were as good as before. I prefer the old stuff because I'm old, but it was a good balance of the Genesis collection. As for Sam in london who didn't enjoy the show I think it's Take That or the Spice Girls you should be watching.

Steve, Godalming, Surrey

Fathers day present from youngest son. Was there at Roundhay park early 90's which was superb
Old Trafford could be a memory trip,it cant be as good as Phil is now getting on a bit
Wrong, it was better, a night to be cherished

Richard, many thanks and I love you son

Dad

Charles Gisbourne, Blackburn,

Went to Twickenham and Linz. Absolutely brilliant. The masters of live performance. First saw Genesis in '77 at the Rainbow. Always been good. This show was phenomenal. Well done chaps.

Shadowboy, TW, UK

To Sam, London

Can I respectfully suggest that you give live music shows a miss? Seems to be a little too much trouble for you.

Much better to sit at home with some Chardonnay and Dido on the stereo, isn't it?

Phil, Birmingham,

I'm 36 but I admit to liking the 'old' stuff more than the new. That's not to say I don't enjoy the modern items - I love it all, absolutely love it. Genesis were on top form, they really were, and I had goosebumps all night long - particularly during Ripples, Afterglow and I know what I like.....just wonderful, truly wonderful. But, there was a woman standing in the row in front, who might as well have been at a funeral for all the passion and interest she showed in what was going on. For crying out loud, why bother ? Just bug**r off and let the real fans enjoy the experience. The only other thing that annoyed me was the constant shall we sit or stand business....I wish people would make their minds up...the first minute of ripples was spoilt by 'fans' sitting down because they probably didn't know it. It's a bleedin rock concert - get a life. If you buys seats for the pitch area, then please expect to stand up, otherwise go and sit somewhere else with a blanket and hot-water bottle.

phil, bolton, lancashire

A sensible review of a band who too often draw sniffily uncritical prejudice - for reasons I have never fully understood.

They are an acquired taste, but I do not agree that complexity in itself is a ground for tastelessness. Having listened to so many dreary indie bands trawl through i - IV - V progressions at Live Earth, Genesis are, and should be, proud of music that combines richness, harmonic complexity, tunes to die for, outrageous virtuosity in performance, and a sheer joy in music that leaves most competitors lagging.

I was at Twickenham last night and was simply awe - struck ; when the staging finally comes to life after dark, it is as if the mother ship from Close Encounters has suddenly descended into Twickenham.

But the most rewarding aspect of a fabulous evening was the sense that this music has been their lives, and, clearly, the lives of so many of the audience. How many bands around today will be able to match any of these achievements ?

Mark Brafield, Guildford,

I had a fantastic night at Twickenham. Very emotional hearing the old tunes played live. I was sitting next to a bloke who cried constantly throughout the show. Fantastic - cant wait for the next tour.

BELINDA BACCINO, LIVERPOOL,

went to the gig at old trafford, AWESOME! ive been a fan for over 20yrs but this is the first live genesis show ive seen. I have to say i was blown away! The sound was simply fantastic SO powerfull and clear. The band together were so tight and proffesional. Phils vocals really suprised me , if you die hards out there have heard Three Sides Live or Seconds out Phil struggled a bit in the early days but at old trafford he simply did the business. Amazing. The crowd were great , really up for it, however you always get a few beer heads that ruin it for some people, why would you want to get that drunk and miss most of these amazing tunes is beyond me! Highlights apart from the whole show, LOS ENDOS, DOMINO,FIRTH OF FIFTH ,THE CAGE, CARPET CRAWLERS and to my suprise THROWING IT ALL AWAY im not a big fan of the commercial sound but Phils vocals and the crowd singing nearlly had me welling up! I wish they were doing another few shows in England, best live band in the world, EVER!!!

phil cole, lincoln, england

went to twickenham on the 8th, what can I say, brilliant, absolutely fantastic, a power de force of how music should be played, and how it should sound. los endos just blew me away, the lights, everything. They played most of the old classics, with never a duff note, the drumming was magical. hope they recored a new album, show some of the younger bands how to play music. Worth a 15 year wait, too right.

steve evans, swindon, wilts