He also chronicled his book tour through texas with the documentary phil collins and the wild frontier. He gained fame as both the drummer and lead singer for the rock band genesis, as well as worldwide success as a solo artist. 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. It is a stunning book both visually and in terms of research and composition. 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. 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. San antonio rock singer and texana artifact collector phil collins will come to san antonio this week to announce the donation of his collection to the alamo, the texas general land office said. Phil collins was born in runcorn, england and now lives in berlin.
Oct 28, 2014 collins mostly retired from music in 2011 but first came to the alamo in 1973, while on his first u. Phil collins certainly fit that description when he was 9 or 10 years old and first saw the alamo. There, in black and white, was fess parker as davy crockett, king of the wild. From that point forward, the drummer began building his impressive alamo and texas revolution collection. Phil collins donation announcement june 26, 2014 youtube. Phil collins publishes book about his alamo memorabilia. The alamo and beyond a collectors journey by phil collins and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He also discussed his historical passion during an interview with rolling. And if you dont see phil in person, you can hear his narration on a minute alamo diorama light and sound show at the history shop near the former mission at 7 e. Phil collins brings his private alamo collection back. 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. Phil collins was born in chiswick, london, england, to winifred strange, a theatrical agent, greville philip austin collins, an insurance agent. His most successful period as a solo artist was between 1983 and 1990. 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.
When phil collins was a kid growing up in a london suburb. 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, the british pop star, is in the limelight again for donating his private collection of about 200 artefacts from the texas revolution and the battle of the alamo to the state of texas so they can be stored and displayed at the historic site of the alamo in san antonio. Phil collins has given readers a look at his collection in his new book, the alamo and beyond. For more on this city that has captured phil collins heart, click here. As he matured, collins not only acted out the exploits of his new hero, but he often refought the battle of the alamo with his toy soldiers. A collectors journey, includes items thought to have been owned by alamo defenders jim bowie and davy crockett, as. Phil collins has crafted a work of art with this book. In 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 downright mean. 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. Chemerkawilliam chemerka, founder the alamo society 212012 12. He hasnt released an album of new music in a decade, and.
Today, former genesis drummer, oscar winner, multiple grammy award winner and texana collector phil collins joined texas land commissioner jerry patterson at the alamo to announce the donation of his famed collection of rarities to the state. The day struggle for the alamo and the sacrifice that forged a nation. May 31, 2012 when phil collins launched his first final farewell tour nine years ago, the name seemed to be a joke but collins wasnt kidding. The private collection was popularized in collins 384page book, the alamo and beyond published in 2012. Michael schulman, a staff writer, has contributed to the new yorker since 2006.
The alamo and beyond is more than just a stunning presentation of impressive primary source documents and artifacts from the texas revolution. John w smith, the alamo courier who died in 1845 and came to be. In 2012, the year after he announced his retirement from music because of health problems caused by drumming, collins wrote a 384page book, the alamo and beyond. Richard bruce winders, curator and historian, the alamo, collins collection is highly regarded in historical circles and is the basis for his new, gorgeously produced coffeetable book. Phil collins alamo book rock solid, mcmurry professor says. He spent most of his early entertainment life as a young actor and model.
The alamo and beyond a collectors journey abebooks. Jun 26, 2014 phil collins gives collection of alamo artefacts to texas. A collectors journey, that documented his collection. An avid student of the battle of the alamo since his boyhood, collins has now turned his gifted pen to writing history. Fans of phil collins know him best as a talented singer, drummer and. Jun 06, 2012 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. Its my obsession for international rocker phil collins. But it is also the phil collins who has amassed in the basement of his switzerland house the worlds largest, most important collection of alamoera documents and artifacts in private hands, and who as the sole owner and curator of this unlikely museum has just released a book about his collection called the alamo and beyond, published by. Phil collins artifact donation started with mcmurry professors gary ellison wednesday, july 9, 2014 8. Phil collins donates massive collection to the alamo. Phil collins is a reincarnated alamo defender, and its. Highlights from the phil collinsalamo press conference. Phil collins held a press conference on the grounds of the alamo, accompanied by his unlikely pal land commissioner jerry pattersonwho declared the occasional genesis frontman and massively. He studied drama and english at the university of manchester, graduating in 1994.
When phil collins launched his first final farewell tour nine years ago, the name seemed to be a joke but collins wasnt kidding. Phil collins collection since the days of the texas republic, texans and history fans alike have collected historical artifacts that tell the storied history of this great state. Phil collins collection arriving at the alamo the texas tribune. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Phil collins donates personal collection of alamo artifacts to texas san jacinto phil collins paper trail texas history over the years vietnam battle teaching lettering if phil collins has taught us anything, it is that you cant hurry love especially when its a love of collecting artifacts from a wild west battle almost 180 years ago. Phil collins is a reincarnated alamo defender, and its jim bowie by chris eudaily, san antonio expressnews updated 3.
In fact, in the summer of 2014 british rock star phil collins generously donated his priceless collection of texana artifacts to the texas general land office, guardian of the alamo on behalf of the people of texas. But for the people of san antonio, texas, hes also something of a local hero, musics leading expert on the alamo. In fact, in the summer of 2014 british rock star phil collins generously donated his priceless collection of texana artifacts to the texas general land office, guardian of the alamo on behalf of the people of. Philip david charles phil collins is an english singer, songwriter, music producer, actor, author, and alamo history enthusiast. 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. It captures phil collins during the weeklong book tour in june 2012. Did ditching his alamo obsession reunite phil collins with. A collectors journey, that documented his collection, and the short documentary phil collins and the wild. Jul 09, 2014 of course, collins is best known for his career with the rock band genesis and as a solo artist. 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. Phil collins, drummer, actor, singer, producer, and now author, has been constantly active in all manner of contradictory and unlikely projects.
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 one of three recording artists who have sold more than 100 million. Collins alamo fascination runs so deep, he even authored the 2012 book the alamo and beyond. Phil collins hands over alamo collection to texas cbs news. Phil collins remembers the alamo george clooney slept here. Phil collins donates alamo artifacts to texas museum. The biggest drawing we have ever seen by phil collins. Rock legend phil collins will visit san antonio to donate. When phil collins was a kid growing up in a london suburb, he would often watch an amazing show on his. Phil collins artifact donation started with mcmurry professors. The remarkable story of the irish during the texas revolution. 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 pulls no punchesabout himself, his life, or the ecstasy and heartbreak thats inspired his music.
I have collected and read every alamo book ive come across, so its very hard to. Phil collins has a collection of alamo artifacts worth. When phil collins was a kid growing up in a london suburb, he w. Jul 15, 2012 the alamo and beyond by phil collins, 9781933337500, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Phil collins is a reincarnated alamo defender, and its jim. Phil collins is one of the foremost experts on the battle of the alamo. His first alamo collectible was a receipt for a saddle purchased by john w.
Cover art for collinss book on his alamo artifacts, released in 2012 how collins took the news has been heavily debated, saying in a rolling stone. This is a very rare original virgin records sales award signed with a very large drawing by phil collins on the back. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. One of the foremost experts on the battle of the alamo has just released a book about his artifact collection, entitled the alamo and beyond. During his time there he worked as a cloakroom boy and barman at. A short film was released in 20 called phil collins and the wild frontier which captures collins on a book tour in june 2012. Phil collins gives collection of alamo artefacts to texas. Houston street, opposite the north wall of the alamo compound. Bruce winders, curator of the alamo, by tommy hultgren. With all the passion he brought to his musical career.
Jun 25, 2014 the collection, documented in collins 2012 book, the alamo and beyond. In 2012, collins wrote the book the alamo and beyond. An illustrated history, an outofprint book by artist george nelson that collins found particularly insightful. A collectors journey by phil collins 2012, hardcover. Phil collins the reincarnation of an alamo soldier. Phil collins collection arriving at the alamo the texas. Mar 11, 2015 phil collins is a reincarnated alamo defender, and its jim bowie by chris eudaily, san antonio expressnews updated 3. For many of the items, the donation will mean many items will be returning to the cradle. There is more than one author in the goodreads database with this name. Don frazier, who also is a wellrespected texas histo. A collectors journey, takes this passion and tells the story of the texas revolution through. Alamo now armed with phil collins collection 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. He played the artful dodger in the west end production of oliver. The 1980s pop artist and genesis singerdrummer has joked that he spent all the money hed made from music on artifacts related to.
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. A collectors journey, that documented his collection, and the short documentary phil collins and the wild frontier. Jun 28, 2017 for many, phil collins is a symbol of all sorts of peppy eighties cringepop. This is a book that belongs on the coffee table, the study, the shelves of history buffs and collectors. For years phil has had a passion about the alamo and now has put together an amazing book, documenting the events. Mar 01, 2012 philip david charles phil collins is an english singer, songwriter, music producer, actor, author, and alamo history enthusiast. 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. 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. Pop star phil collins shows passion for all things alamo. Alamo now armed with phil collins collection phil collins, former rock star and one of the most successful figures in pop music history, has. However, as an avid student of the battle of the alamo since his boyhood, he has collected hundreds of artifacts related to the famous 1836 battle in san antonio, narrated a light and sound show about the alamo, and spoken at a number of related events. In 2009, collins funded the purchase and transport from georgia to san antonio of a 15footbyfoot diorama made by alamo artist mark lemon.
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 born 1970 is an english artist, and turner prize nominee. There, in black and white, was fess parker as davy crockett, king of the. New printing includes a new introduction by texas history legend stephen l. By phil collins when phil collins was a kid growing up in a london suburb, he would often watch an amazing show on his family television. 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 alamo on behalf of the people of texas. Phil collins has always remembered the alamo history. Phil collinss top five alamo reads true west magazine. Jim guimarin, who owns the antique map, weapon and book shop, showcases mark lemons model of the alamo created for his book, the illustrated alamo 1836. When phil collins was a kid growing up in a london suburb, he would often. Phil collins brings alamo artifact collection back to. When phil collins was a kid growing up in a london suburb, he would often watch an amazing show on his family television. Sep 01, 2018 in 2012, collins wrote a 416page coffee table book, the alamo and beyond. Jul 15, 2012 phil s collection of a lifetime from the alamo and beyond, relics and militaria bringing history alive.
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. Michael schulman, a staff writer, has contributed to the new yorker. Fantastic book, the humanity of phil collins in undeniable with the donation of the collection to the alamo. 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. Collins also helped dig for alamo artifacts beneath the history shop at 7 e.
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. Singer phil collins to donate his collection of artifacts. Phil s collection of a lifetime from the alamo and beyond, relics and militaria bringing history alive. He, singer peter gabriel and the tour manager had three days off and each. Singer phil collins to donate his collection of artifacts to. 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. The largest known private collection of artifacts from the texas revolution and the battle of the alamo has come home. Phil collins donates his expansive alamo memorabilia. There, in black and white, was fess parker as davy crockett, king of the wild frontier. 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. Or contact the san antonio convention and visitors bureau at 800. A collectors journey state house press, he shares his story of the alamo through artifacts and documents from his private collection. Here, for the first time in history, are the artifacts, relics, and documents that compose the phil collins collection, available in a beautifully designed color book shotthrough with stunning photography and crisply rendered illustrations.
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