His most successful period as a solo artist was between 1983 and 1990. Not dead yet is phil collins candid, witty, unvarnished story of the songs and shows, the hits and pans, his marriages and divorces, the ascents to the top of the charts and into the tabloid headlines. The oscar and multiple grammy award winner devoured books about the alamo, and in the mid1980s on a tour stop in washington, d. When phil collins was a kid growing up in a london suburb, he would often watch an amazing show on his. Phil collins pulls no punchesabout himself, his life, or the ecstasy and heartbreak thats inspired his music. Collins mostly retired from music in 2011 but first came to the alamo in 1973, while on his first u. Singer phil collins, shown on the set of john waynes the alamo in brackettville last year, says there are always more sides to a story, even in texas history. Phil collins amazing collection includes hundreds of items. Mar 16, 2012 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 collection arriving at the alamo the texas tribune. Phil collins the reincarnation of an alamo soldier.
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. Michael schulman, a staff writer, has contributed to the new yorker. New printing includes a new introduction by texas history legend stephen l. It is a spectacular alamo diorama and narrated telling of the famous battle on march 6, 1836. 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. In 2012, the year after he announced his retirement from music because of health problems caused by drumming, collins wrote a 384page book. Nov 28, 2010 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. A drummer since almost before he could walk, collins received on the job training in the. A collectors journey by phil collins 2012, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. As part of the restoration of the alamo, work has begun to create a museum for these artifacts allowing us to tell the alamo s entire story, bigger and better than ever before.
It is a stunning book both visually and in terms of research and composition. 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 alamo book rock solid, mcmurry professor. The diorama recreates the 1836 alamo as it stood on that fateful day. 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. He hasnt released an album of new music in a decade, and. Oct 29, 2014 phil collins announcing the donation of his collection of historical alamo artifacts on june 26th, 2014 in san antonio, tx. He lived in hounslow, middlesex, in a semidetached threebedroom suburban house, the youngestby almost 10 yearsof three children of greville and june collins.
Phil collins is a reincarnated alamo defender, and its jim. A collectors journey 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 artifact donation started with mcmurry professors. British rock star, former genesis man, and one of those rare drummerfront men, phil collins, has an obsession with the alamo. Oct 28, 2014 texas land commissioner jerry patterson, right, addresses the media as phil collins waits to make comments about the historic items he donated to the alamo. 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. Pop star phil collins shows passion for all things alamo. Jul 09, 2014 frazier, an expert on the texas history as well as historical publishing, encouraged collins to write his first book, the alamo and beyond. When phil collins was a kid growing up in a london suburb, he w.
San antonio, tx phil collins 1836 alamo model gone. William barret traviss last letter and other messages out of the besieged alamo. There, in black and white, was fess parker as davy crockett, king of the wild. But for the people of san antonio, texas, hes also something of a. 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. Phil collins publishes book about his alamo memorabilia. He, singer peter gabriel and the tour manager had three days off and each.
Phil collins gives collection of alamo artefacts to texas. A collectors journey, that documented his collection, and. Collins himself narrates the 12minute sound and light presentation. 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. Texas land commissioner jerry patterson, right, addresses the media as phil collins waits to make comments about the historic items he. Phil collins devotion to the proper commemoration and better understanding of the battle of the alamo februarymarch 1836 shines through this deeply researched, brilliantly illustrated and accessibly written volume which connoisseurs of early united states and texian history will want to have on their shelves. Phil collins brings his private alamo collection back. Read about phil collins donation in the san antonio express here.
I see what phil collins has done in publishing his book as an act of sharing treasures that. Musician phil collins shows off models of alamos historical. May 04, 2012 singer phil collins, shown on the set of john waynes the alamo in brackettville last year, says there are always more sides to a story, even in texas history. Jun 28, 2017 for many, phil collins is a symbol of all sorts of peppy eighties cringepop. When british pop star phil collins revealed that he owned one of the largest collections of alamo artifacts in the world and that a psychic had suggested he just might have been at the mission in. The book, published by state house press, takes his passion for the alamo and tells the story of the texas revolution through the artifacts and documents from his private collection. Phil collins gives collection of alamo artefacts to texas music the. A collectors journey, was issued earlier this year. Phil collins speaks in front of the alamo, announcing the donation of his collection of historical artefacts on june 26, 2014 in san antonio.
Feb 04, 2015 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. Phil collins donates alamo artifacts to texas museum. May 06, 2010 file this under most random celebrity obsession. Phil collins collection arriving at the alamo the texas. Phil collins, best known for his work with the band genesis, his solo musical career, and his work with disneys tarzan, has turned his incredible creativity and intellect to his first book, the alamo and beyond. Since 2014, the phil collins texana collecition has been archivally boxed, photographed, cataloged, studied and properly storied in the alamos stateoftheart museum storage vault. 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. Rock legend phil collins brings davy crocketts musket ball. 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. Did ditching his alamo obsession reunite phil collins with.
From collins collection, this 1830 over and under flintlock pistol was excavated by at the alamo site by a construction worker source. Don frazier, who also is a wellrespected texas histo. A collectors journey, that documented his collection, and the short documentary phil collins and the wild. 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. As one of only three musicians to sell over 100 million records both in a group and as a solo artist, collins breathes rare air, but he has never lost his talent for crafting.
Phil collins artifact donation started with mcmurry professors gary ellison wednesday, july 9, 2014 8. Legendary singer, songwriter, actor and producer phil collins is making headlines worldwide for donating his vast collection of artifacts and documents from the alamo and the texas revolution to the state of texas. Its trip to texas with crockett in 1836 was just the start of a journey that would eventually land it in switzerland, in the home of british pop legend phil collins. 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 certainly fit that description when he was 9 or 10 years old and first saw the alamo. I have collected and read every alamo book ive come across, so its very hard to. When phil collins was a kid growing up in a london suburb.
Oct 28, 2014 singer phil collins was in san antonio on tuesday to hand over his vast collection of artifacts related to the battle of the alamo and the texas revolution to the state of texas. Philip david charles phil collins is an english singer, songwriter, music producer, actor, author, and alamo history enthusiast. Fantastic book, the humanity of phil collins in undeniable with the donation of the collection to the alamo. Man sues collins, others over alamo artifacts houston. 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 donates his expansive alamo memorabilia. Phil collins is a reincarnated alamo defender, and its jim bowie by chris eudaily, san antonio expressnews updated 3.
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 first alamo memorabilia collected by phil collins is this 1836 receipt for a saddle purchased by john w. Rock legend phil collins brings davy crocketts musket. Singer phil collins was in san antonio on tuesday to hand over his vast collection of artifacts related to the battle of the alamo and the texas revolution to the state of texas. Phil collins brings his private alamo collection back home. Phil collins is a reincarnated alamo defender, and its. But for the people of san antonio, texas, hes also something of a local hero, musics leading expert on the alamo. When phil collins launched his first final farewell tour nine years ago, the name seemed to be a joke but collins wasnt kidding. Phil collinss top five alamo reads true west magazine. Fans of phil collins know him best as a talented singer, drummer and composer, and even as a respectable actor, but the genesis star now can. That just blew me away, collins reported in his book.
For years phil has had a passion about the alamo and now has put together an amazing book, documenting the events. Phil collins alamo book rock solid, mcmurry professor says. Oct 28, 2014 collins mostly retired from music in 2011 but first came to the alamo in 1973, while on his first u. There, in black and white, was fess parker as davy crockett, king of the. Phil collins hands over alamo collection to texas cbs news. This is a book that belongs on the coffee table, the study, the shelves of history buffs and collectors. Bruce winders, curator of the alamo, by tommy hultgren. Phil collins 1836 alamo model gone the history shop has a room filled with alamo collectibles and memorabilia, from the personal collection of rock star phil collins. In preparing his book, collins was taken to task on authenticity of some pieces, most notably a sword belt that he wrote was thought to possibly have been worn by william barret travis, alamo. Phil collins has written a book, the alamo and beyond, about his collection of artifacts helmets and explosive devices, which collins has collected over the years, have been donated to a museum. 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.
In 2012, collins wrote a 416page coffee table book, the alamo and beyond. 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. Phil collins has always remembered the alamo history. 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. When british pop star phil collins revealed that he owned one of the largest collections of alamo artifacts in the world and that a psychic had suggested he just. Mar 11, 2015 phil collins is a reincarnated alamo defender, and its jim bowie by chris eudaily, san antonio expressnews updated 3.
Crocketts pouch returned to the alamo shortly after 10 a. For many, phil collins is a symbol of all sorts of peppy eighties cringepop. Collins has turned his passion for collecting alamo memorabilia into a book that has just been published by state house press. 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. When phil collins was a kid growing up in a london suburb, he would often watch an amazing show on his family television.
As part of the restoration of the alamo, work has begun to create a museum for these artifacts allowing us to tell the alamos entire story, bigger and better than ever before. Seeing actual items that belonged to travis, crockett. A collectors journey is a 416page tome that features more than 100 photos of artifacts collins has amassed over the years, as well as penandink illustrations from artist gary zaboly and essays from several. Learn more about the history shop, the diorama and phil collins lifelong passion for the alamo here. 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. Oct 28, 2014 its trip to texas with crockett in 1836 was just the start of a journey that would eventually land it in switzerland, in the home of british pop legend phil collins. One of the foremost experts on the battle of the alamo has just released a book about his artifact collection.
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