Phil collins is a reincarnated alamo defender, and its jim bowie by chris eudaily, san antonio expressnews updated 3. Mar 11, 2015 phil collins is a reincarnated alamo defender, and its jim bowie by chris eudaily, san antonio expressnews updated 3. It is a stunning book both visually and in terms of research and composition. Phil collins hands over alamo collection to texas cbs news.
Phil collins, rock star best known as the drummer and vocalist for the british rock group genesis, phil collins is one of three recording artists who have sold more than 100 million albums worldwide as both a solo artist and a principal member of a band. Phil collins donates his expansive alamo memorabilia. When phil collins was a kid growing up in a london suburb, he would often watch an amazing show on his family television. Phil collins the reincarnation of an alamo soldier. Michael schulman, a staff writer, has contributed to the new yorker since 2006. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. For a second group of alamo visitors, the alamo is but an item on a checklist of things to visit in san antonio.
Phil collins talks about his book on alamo at mcmurry. M1205101149540517 caption addition 62614 singer phil. For many, phil collins is a symbol of all sorts of peppy eighties cringepop. Pop star phil collins shows passion for all things alamo pop stars new book shows passion for all things alamo over the years, it has developed into an impressive collection of artifacts connected to that historic battle and the broader fight for texas independence. His most successful period as a solo artist was between 1983 and 1990.
May 04, 2012 pop stars new book shows passion for all things alamo over the years, it has developed into an impressive collection of artifacts connected to that historic battle and the broader fight for texas. Phil collins has always remembered the alamo history. Better hurry if you want an autographed, numbered and signed. He was a pop star most people could agree on, whether it was your mother or don johnson. Oct 29, 2014 phil collins announcing the donation of his collection of historical alamo artifacts on june 26th, 2014 in san antonio, tx. Sep 01, 2018 in 2012, collins wrote a 416page coffee table book, the alamo and beyond. Phil collins, former rock star and one of the most successful figures in pop music.
Jun 26, 2014 phil collins speaks in front of the alamo, announcing the donation of his collection of historical artefacts on june 26, 2014 in san antonio, texas photograph. Oct 19, 2016 for a guy typically marginalized for making sanitized and sentimental music, phil collins has always been a surprisingly nobullshit personality. Bryan and the texas state historical association cordially invite you to a private book signing and reception featuring. Phil collins was born 30 january 1951 in chiswick, middlesex. The individual chapters are relatively short usually around 15 pages and tend to cover a certain topic or period. Phil collins, former rock star and one of the most successful figures in pop music history, has become a major force in preserving the story of the alamo and the 183536 war for texas independence. Other items include documents, such as a receipt signed by alamo. Nov 20, 2016 not dead yet the memoir by phil collins read by the author 12 hours.
Phil collins donates alamo artifacts to texas museum. Alamo book signing with phil collins we recently had the pleasure of working with the legendary phil collins, but not in regards to his musical career. A novel of the texas revolution from the alamo to san jacinto. He spent most of his early entertainment life as a young actor and model. In this historical novel, the grand scope and high drama of the texas revolution are reengaged, with a new twist. For years phil has had a passion about the alamo and now has put together an amazing book, documenting the events. Phil collins texas artifacts, including this document signed by w. Nov 16, 2016 phil collins alamo story as told by him using the biggest model of the alamo with lights. Phil collins amazing collection includes hundreds of items. New printing includes a new introduction by texas history legend stephen l. Phil collins brings alamo artifact collection back to. With the artifacts in hand, the alamo has set out to build a firstofits kind, worldclass museum and visitor center to house the artifacts and tell the story. Phil collins brings his alamo book tour to houston. But for the people of san antonio, texas, hes also something of a local hero, musics leading expert on the alamo.
It is managed by the texas general land office on behalf of the people of texas. Michael schulman, a staff writer, has contributed to the new yorker. Pop star phil collins shows passion for all things alamo houston. The second single, a cover of you cant hurry love by the supremes, became collinss first uk no.
He gained fame as both the drummer and lead singer for the rock band genesis, as well as worldwide success as a solo artist. The alamo today stands at the heart of san antonio and the heart of what it means to be a texan. When a book is put together presenting a historical event, about which you dont really have much interest or knowledge yet you find yourself picking it up all the time, going through the photos of all the original documents, weapons, and artifacts, and find that you are drawn. I have collected and read every alamo book ive come across, so it. Phil collins is a reincarnated alamo defender, and its jim. The oscar and multiple grammy award winner devoured books about the alamo, and in the mid1980s on a tour stop in washington, d. Oct 20, 2016 this book is a great read for any genesis or phil collins fan. Phil collins discusses his book, the alamo and beyond. May 10, 2012 phil collins has earned a lot of titles over the years, but none came with as much surprise even to collins as the one he received wednesday evening. A superb as new uk first edition, first printing hardback in a fine unclipped dustjacket all my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched within 23 days signed by phil collins pictures of the book are available upon request. A collectors journey, at mcmurry university eric j. May 10, 2012 phil collins brings his alamo book tour to houston. There, in black and white, was fess parker as davy crockett, king of the wild.
Phil collins has rightfully hated paul mccartney for 14 years. Fans of phil collins know him best as a talented singer, drummer and. On 26 june 2014, a press conference was held from the alamo, where collins spoke, announcing that he was donating his entire collection to the alamo via the state of texas. British singer and drummer phil collins traces his fascination with the alamo to the davy crockett tv series that starred fess parker at dallas historical society. If you went to high school in the mid1980s, chances are you remember buying a phil collins album, or. Houston chronicle copy editor and bayou city history.
Pop star phil collins shows passion for all things alamo. A collectors journey, that documented his collection, and the short documentary phil collins and the wild. Pop stars new book shows passion for all things alamo over the years, it has developed into an impressive collection of artifacts connected to that historic battle and the broader fight for texas independence. I was there just a couple of weeks ago for a few book signing events. Collinss second solo album, hello, i must be going. Fantastic book, the humanity of phil collins in undeniable with the donation of the collection to the alamo. Philip david charles phil collins is an english singer, songwriter, music producer, actor, author, and alamo history enthusiast. This is a book that belongs on the coffee table, the study, the shelves of history buffs and collectors.
Phil collins is a reincarnated alamo defender, and its. On one musical tour, collins encountered his first david crockett autographfor sale at a store called the gallery of history. But i go there at least a couple of times a year, to see my pals and. In the summer of 2014, collins generously donated his priceless collection of alamo and texana artifacts to the texas general land office, guardian of the. I never wanted to be lead singer of genesis, says phil. In his muchawaited memoir, not dead yet, he tells the story of his epic career, with an auspicious debut at age 11 in a crowd shot from the beatles legendary film a hard days night. Collins has given readers a look at his collection in his new book the alamo and beyond. More than 200 artifacts tied to the 1836 battle of the alamo will return to san antonio some for the first time in 178 years this week, courtesy of british rock star phil collins. I never wanted to be lead singer of genesis, says phil collins.
In 2012, collins wrote a 416page coffee table book, the alamo and beyond. Since 2014, the phil collins texana collecition has been archivally boxed, photographed, cataloged, studied and properly storied in the alamo s stateoftheart museum storage vault. Phil collins pulls no punchesabout himself, his life, or the ecstasy and heartbreak thats inspired his music. Phil collins announcing the donation of his collection of historical alamo artifacts on june 26th, 2014 in san antonio, tx. When a book is put together presenting a historical event, about which you dont really have much interest or knowledge yet you find yourself picking it up all the time, going through the photos of all the original documents, weapons, and artifacts, and find that you are. May 12, 2012 british singer and drummer phil collins traces his fascination with the alamo to the davy crockett tv series that starred fess parker at dallas historical society. He played the artful dodger in the west end production of oliver. Hes sold more than 200 million records, and hes a lieutenant of the royal victorian order, but what we like most about phil collins is that he is a devotee to all things alamo. Author and pop star phil collins at a invitationonly reception and booksigning at torch energy. Alamo book signing with phil collins houston photographer. His present life as a famous singersongwriter has been superseded by an allconsuming passion for studying the history of the alamo and collecting artifacts from the battle. I wrote the music to tarzan and wrote a book on the alamo. Phil collins publishes book about his alamo memorabilia.
I n the five years since phil collins first made known his lifelong fascination with the alamo, news coverage of his interest in texas history has ranged from the manbitesdog variety to. In this historical novel, the grand scope and high drama of the texas. He, singer peter gabriel and the tour manager had three days off and each. But phil collins is an unlikely pop star as catherine scott discovers as he prepares to come to yorkshire. Phil collins, former rock star and one of the most successful figures in pop music history, has become a major force in preserving the story of the. Phil collins was born in chiswick, london, england, to winifred strange, a theatrical agent, greville philip austin collins, an insurance agent. Phil collins and his new book, the alamo and beyond. British rock star phil collins believes he could be the reincarnation of a 19th century american town mayor and soldier who played a role in the battle of the alamo. P hil collins recently brought his alamo artifact collection back to its original san antonio home, a site the 63yearold has been fascinated by since he was young the in the air tonight singer. Collins mostly retired from music in 2011 but first came to the alamo in 1973, while on his first u. In the book, collins acknowledged that artifacts connected specifically. Read about phil collins donation in the san antonio express here. Jul 23, 2011 you may place rocker phil collins in this category.
You may place rocker phil collins in this category. Phil collins brings his alamo book tour to houston bayou. Phil collinss top five alamo reads true west magazine. Seeing actual items that belonged to travis, crockett, dickinson and the defenders of the alamo and the militaria associated with santa annas army is nothing more than spectacular. Phil collins speaks in front of the alamo, announcing the donation of his collection of historical artefacts on june 26, 2014 in san antonio, texas photograph. Phil collins collection arriving at the alamo the texas tribune. Phil collins certainly fit that description when he was 9 or 10 years old and first saw the alamo. Phil collins has earned a lot of titles over the years, but none came with as much surprise even to collins as the one he received wednesday evening. Author and pop star phil collins at a invitationonly reception and book signing at torch energy advisors on wednesday. In 1984, collins released against all odds, the main theme for the film of the same title, which earned him the grammy award for best pop vocal performance. Bruce winders, curator of the alamo, by tommy hultgren. Did ditching his alamo obsession reunite phil collins with.
Oct 26, 2014 more than 200 artifacts tied to the 1836 battle of the alamo will return to san antonio some for the first time in 178 years this week, courtesy of british rock star phil collins. Knaggs will be in the alamo gift shop to sign copies of his novel the bugles are silent. One of the foremost experts on the battle of the alamo has just released a book about. It is an amazing story how phil became enamored with davy crockett and the alamo is his childhood and to later become the largest collector of alamo historical artifacts. Phil collins wants you to know he isnt dead yet the new. People visit from all over the world to see and learn about the mission and forts vital role in defending freedom. A short film was released in 20 called phil collins and the wild frontier which captures collins on a book tour in june 2012. Pop stars new book shows passion for all things alamo over the years, it has developed into an impressive collection of artifacts connected to that historic battle and the broader fight for texas. A collectors journey state house press, collins was named an h.
Phil collins gives collection of alamo artefacts to texas. His father was an insurance agent and his mother worked as a theatrical agent. Phil collins brings his alamo book tour to houston genesisfan. Collins will be in houston on wednesday for a private reception and book signing. In town for a reception marking the release of his new book, the alamo and beyond. A collectors journey, was issued earlier this year. Mar 11, 2015 2 of 6 phil collins walks with director of the alamo endowment kaye tucker onto the house floor to be recognized at the state capitol as an honorary texan on march 11, 2015. Phil collins kissing hand of admirer, meeting people at. When phil collins was a kid growing up in a london suburb, he would. But the former drummer and frontman for genesis, the awardwinning solo singer who has sold more than 150 million albums, and the author of the tarzan movie soundtrack may become best know for something beyond his glittering music career in the summer of 2014, collins generously donated his. Book signing and reception featuring the alamo and beyond. He pulls no punches addressing his own short comings and refrains from repeating the same tour stories ad nauseam. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Oct 28, 2014 collins mostly retired from music in 2011 but first came to the alamo in 1973, while on his first u.