Genesis Announces Dates for 'Turn It On Again' Tour

Genesis Announces Dates for 'Turn It On Again' Tour

North American Leg Kicks Off September 7th in Toronto

Tickets On Sale Saturday in Select Cities

NEW YORK, March 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Tony Banks, Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford of the band Genesis have unveiled the dates for the N. American leg of their first tour in 15 years, kicking off at BMO Field in Toronto, on September 7th. The tour will hit 13 different cities across N. America playing a series of arenas and stadiums.

"Genesis is absolutely one of the world's most exciting bands of all time," said Michael Cohl, tour promoter. "They have always been an amazing concert experience and I'm thrilled that fans will be able to see them perform again live for the first time in 15 years."

Anticipation has been running at an all-time high following the band's announcement last November to take the 'Turn It On Again' Tour to some of the biggest venues across Europe in the summer of 2007. Public response has been overwhelming, with many dates selling out quickly. The band will trek through Finland, Denmark, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Poland, Germany, France, Holland, UK, Monte Carlo and Italy before heading to N. America.

Tickets will go on sale in Montreal and Philadelphia beginning Saturday, March 10 and in Boston, Chicago, East Rutherford, Hartford and Toronto on Monday, March 12. For additional on sale dates, official tour and ticket information, fan club membership and early access to tickets, visit www.genesis-music.com.

Tony Banks, Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford will be joined on stage by long-time Genesis sidemen, Chester Thompson on drums and Daryl Stuermer on guitar. Two of the world's greatest show technicians, award-winning lighting designer Patrick Woodroffe and acclaimed set designer Mark Fisher are working on plans for what promises to be one of the most impressive stage shows to tour this year.

Genesis has sold over 130 million albums. It is one of a small group of elite British bands who have achieved global success and sustained it with a loyal fan base. Genesis was formed in 1966 by Tony Banks, Peter Gabriel, Mike Rutherford and Anthony Phillips, while still at school, but it's most successful incarnation was the late 70's early 80's line-up of Phil Collins taking on lead vocals and sharing song writing, with Rutherford and Banks. The Duke album topped the UK charts in 1980 with the hit single, Turn It On Again monopolising the airwaves. In 1987, Genesis played sold out stadium shows across the globe, including four consecutive Wembley Stadiums.

This year, Genesis will be honored at the "VH1 Rock Honors" ceremony on May 24.

With the April 24 release of GENESIS: 1976-1981, Rhino Records debuts the first in a series of three box sets spotlighting 13 studio albums by one of the top-selling recording artists of all time. This 6-CD/6-DVD boxed set encompasses five studio albums recorded between 1976 and 1981, plus a bonus disc offered exclusively with this collection that gathers essential rare tracks scattered among the band's EPs and b-sides.

Web cast: The Genesis press conference web cast streamed today was archived at www.genesis-music.com for viewing.

For members-only presales, further information and regular news updates on Genesis, go to: www.genesis-music.com

The 'Turn It On Again' Tour is presented in North America by ConcertProductions International.

Date: City: Venue:
Sept. 7 Toronto, ON BMO Field
Sept. 11 Boston, MA TD Banknorth Garden
Sept. 14 Montreal, QC Olympic Stadium
Sept. 16 Hartford, CT Hartford Civic Center
Sept. 18 Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Center
Sept. 22 Columbus, OH Nationwide Arena
Sept. 23 Washington, DC Verizon Center
Sept. 27 E. Rutherford, NJ Giants Stadium
Sept. 29 Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena
Sept. 30 Detroit, MI Palace of Auburn Hills
Oct. 2 Chicago, IL United Center
Oct. 9 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion
Oct. 12 Los Angeles, CA Hollywood Bowl

About Concert Productions International (CPI)

Founded and led by entertainment industry visionary Michael Cohl, CPI is a world leader and innovator in full service global touring, having produced some of the largest grossing tours in history including the Rolling Stones; Pink Floyd; U2; Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young; David Bowie; and Michael Jackson. CPI has also successfully created new revenue streams around the tours that it produces such as VIP ticketing, fan clubs, merchandising and DVDs. At present, CPI is the producer of Genesis' 'Turn It On Again' Tour, the Rolling Stones' 'A Bigger Bang' record-breaking world tour, Barbra Streisand's record-breaking concert tour, and The Who's world tour.

Source: Genesis

CONTACT: Fran Curtis, +1-212-445-8423, fcurtis@rogersandcowan.com; or
Lauren Ceradini, +1-212-445-8418, lceradini@rogersandcowan.com, both of Rogers
& Cowan

Web site: http://www.genesis-music.com/

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