{"id":10953,"date":"2025-08-01T00:13:58","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T16:13:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/?p=10953"},"modified":"2025-08-01T00:14:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T16:14:28","slug":"they-said-genesis-was-gone-forever-then-phil-collins-and-mike-rutherford-reunited-on-stage-in-berlin-for-one-explosive-heart-shattering-performance-that-shook-the-rock-world-to-its-core","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/?p=10953","title":{"rendered":"They Said Genesis Was Gone Forever\u2014Then Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford Reunited On Stage in Berlin for One Explosive, Heart-Shattering Performance That Shook the Rock World to Its Core"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/karkpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Phil-Collins-and-Mike-Rutherford.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford of Genesis recently reunited on stage for the first time in over a decade, delivering a special moment for fans. Watch the clip below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The last time the two shared a stage was during the 2007 Genesis reunion tour, which celebrated the band\u2019s 40th anniversary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During Collins\u2019 solo concert in Berlin on June 7, the audience was treated to an unexpected reunion when Rutherford joined him to perform \u201cFollow You Follow Me.\u201d The beloved 1978 single was the lead track from Genesis\u2019 ninth studio album, \u2018\u2026And Then There Were Three\u2026.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fan-captured footage, Rutherford greets Collins with a warm hug before picking up an acoustic guitar. As the crowd erupts into cheers, Collins playfully introduces his former bandmate, saying, \u201cI think we\u2019ll have it one more time \u2013 Mr. Mike Rutherford!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fans were thrilled to see the two legends together again. \u201cThis is pure nostalgia. Genesis isn\u2019t done yet,\u201d one fan wrote. Another added, \u201cA huge and emotional moment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier in the evening, Rutherford had performed with his band Mike + The Mechanics, who are currently supporting Collins on his solo tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Phil Collins + Mike Rutherford, Berlin 2019, \u201eFollow you Follow me\u201c\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KiHdG4zSx1w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In a 2018 interview, Collins expressed openness to a Genesis reunion, suggesting that his son Nic could take over drumming duties. \u201cI quietly mentioned to Tony [Banks, Genesis keyboardist] that if we did anything again, it would be with Nic on drums,\u201d Collins revealed. \u201cHe didn\u2019t exactly say no\u2014or maybe he didn\u2019t hear me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Collins and Rutherford have hinted at the possibility of bringing Genesis back together, and Tony Banks has further fueled speculation by refusing to rule out a future reunion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Phil Collins &amp; Mike Rutherford - 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