He, singer peter gabriel and the tour manager had three days off and each. The first alamo memorabilia collected by phil collins is this 1836 receipt for a saddle purchased by john w. Since 2014, the phil collins texana collecition has been archivally boxed, photographed, cataloged, studied and properly storied in the alamos stateoftheart museum storage vault. Phil collins is a reincarnated alamo defender, and its jim bowie by chris eudaily, san antonio expressnews updated 3. Phil collins alamo book rock solid, mcmurry professor says.
Pop star phil collins shows passion for all things alamo. 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. 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. Bruce winders, curator of the alamo, by tommy hultgren. Philip david charles phil collins is an english singer, songwriter, music producer, actor, author, and alamo history enthusiast. 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. Its my obsession for international rocker phil collins. That just blew me away, collins reported in his book. A collectors journey, that documented his collection, and the short documentary phil collins and the wild. Collins has turned his passion for collecting alamo memorabilia into a book that has just been published by state house press. Jun 28, 2017 for many, phil collins is a symbol of all sorts of peppy eighties cringepop. One of the foremost experts on the battle of the alamo has just released a book about his artifact collection.
Phil collins gives collection of alamo artefacts to texas music the. Phil collins pulls no punchesabout himself, his life, or the ecstasy and heartbreak thats inspired his music. Phil collins donates his expansive alamo memorabilia. For many, phil collins is a symbol of all sorts of peppy eighties cringepop. A collectors journey, that documented his collection, and. When phil collins was a kid growing up in a london suburb, he w. 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. He gained fame as both the drummer and lead singer for the rock band genesis, as well as worldwide success as a solo artist. 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.
He hasnt released an album of new music in a decade, and. 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. Phil collins publishes book about his alamo memorabilia. Seeing actual items that belonged to travis, crockett. 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, 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.
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. 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. 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.
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. 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. Collins mostly retired from music in 2011 but first came to the alamo in 1973, while on his first u. British rock star, former genesis man, and one of those rare drummerfront men, phil collins, has an obsession with the alamo. Michael schulman, a staff writer, has contributed to the new yorker. Phil collins speaks in front of the alamo, announcing the donation of his collection of historical artefacts on june 26, 2014 in san antonio. 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. Collins himself narrates the 12minute sound and light presentation. Phil collins has always remembered the alamo history. 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. Texas land commissioner jerry patterson, right, addresses the media as phil collins waits to make comments about the historic items he.
When phil collins was a kid growing up in a london suburb. 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 is a reincarnated alamo defender, and its. It is a spectacular alamo diorama and narrated telling of the famous battle on march 6, 1836. 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. Phil collins hands over alamo collection to texas cbs news. When phil collins launched his first final farewell tour nine years ago, the name seemed to be a joke but collins wasnt kidding. I see what phil collins has done in publishing his book as an act of sharing treasures that.
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. Phil collins certainly fit that description when he was 9 or 10 years old and first saw 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. Phil collins alamo book rock solid, mcmurry professor. 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 phil collins was a kid growing up in a london suburb, he would often watch an amazing show on his family television. Rock legend phil collins brings davy crocketts musket ball. Phil collins gives collection of alamo artefacts to texas.
When phil collins was a kid growing up in a london suburb, he would often watch an amazing show on his. A collectors journey by phil collins 2012, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. I have collected and read every alamo book ive come across, so its very hard to. 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. Phil collins announcing the donation of his collection of historical alamo artifacts on june 26th, 2014 in san antonio, tx. Phil collinss top five alamo reads true west magazine. 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. San antonio, tx phil collins 1836 alamo model gone. Phil collins artifact donation started with mcmurry professors. Oct 28, 2014 collins mostly retired from music in 2011 but first came to the alamo in 1973, while on his first u. Learn more about the history shop, the diorama and phil collins lifelong passion for the alamo here. He lived in hounslow, middlesex, in a semidetached threebedroom suburban house, the youngestby almost 10 yearsof three children of greville and june collins. But for the people of san antonio, texas, hes also something of a local hero, musics leading expert on the alamo.
But for the people of san antonio, texas, hes also something of a. 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 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 collection arriving at the alamo the texas. William barret traviss last letter and other messages out of the besieged alamo. 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 collection arriving at the alamo the texas tribune.
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. 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. Mar 11, 2015 phil collins is a reincarnated alamo defender, and its jim bowie by chris eudaily, san antonio expressnews updated 3. Man sues collins, others over alamo artifacts houston. Musician phil collins shows off models of alamos historical.
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 brings his private alamo collection back home. 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. There, in black and white, was fess parker as davy crockett, king of the. Don frazier, who also is a wellrespected texas histo. Crocketts pouch returned to the alamo shortly after 10 a. 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. Phil collins the reincarnation of an alamo soldier. Sep 01, 2018 in 2012, collins wrote a 416page coffee table book, the alamo and beyond. Fantastic book, the humanity of phil collins in undeniable with the donation of the collection to the alamo. 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. 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 brings his private alamo collection back. 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. This is a book that belongs on the coffee table, the study, the shelves of history buffs and collectors. 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.
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. In 2012, collins wrote a 416page coffee table book, the alamo and beyond. Rock legend phil collins brings davy crocketts musket. 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. 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 artifact donation started with mcmurry professors gary ellison wednesday, july 9, 2014 8. A drummer since almost before he could walk, collins received on the job training in the.
Phil collins donates alamo artifacts to texas 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. 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. A collectors journey, was issued earlier this year. Michael schulman, a staff writer, has contributed to the new yorker since 2006.
Read about phil collins donation in the san antonio express here. It is a stunning book both visually and in terms of research and composition. May 06, 2010 file this under most random celebrity obsession. Oct 29, 2014 phil collins announcing the donation of his collection of historical alamo artifacts on june 26th, 2014 in san antonio, tx. 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.
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