Phil collins texas book on the alamo

A collectors journey, takes this passion and tells the story of the texas revolution through artifacts and. But for the people of san antonio, texas, hes also something of a local hero, musics leading expert on the alamo. 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 brings his private alamo collection back. 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. 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. In 2012, collins wrote a 416page coffee table book, the alamo and. Collins spoke to us from abilene, texas, where he was about to.

In the intervening time, phil collins has donated his collection to the alamo. Phil collins is one of the foremost experts on the battle of the alamo. San antonio, tx phil collins 1836 alamo model gone. A collectors journey, a sumptuous coffee table book that reveals for the first time his lifelong, indepth study of the pivotal 1836 battle for texas independence. A collectors journey, that documented his collection, and the short documentary phil collins and the wild frontier. Man sues collins, others over alamo artifacts houston.

British rock legend phil collins brought his massive collection of alamo artifacts on tuesday to the san antonio site those in the lone star state call the shrine of texas. Phil collins gives collection of alamo artefacts to texas the guardian. Phil collins named honorary texan for donating artifacts. 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. 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. Musician and alamo artifact collector and author phil collins joy lewis a mcmurry university professor, who helped musician phil collins publish the book the alamo and beyond. In a tuesday may 8, 2012 photo, musician phil collins speaks about his new book and lifelong fascination with the alamo in buffalo gap, texas. 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. 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, 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. 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 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 gives collection of alamo artefacts to texas. Pretty much one of the best books on the texas revolution and the goings on at the alamo. 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. Phil collins with his collection of alamo artifacts at his home in. This is an incredible book about phil collins alamotexas revolution artifact and document collection, which could serve as the basis for its own museum. For many, phil collins is a symbol of all sorts of peppy eighties cringepop. Collins built the collection over several decades, purchasing some items and even discovering some others just steps away from the alamo itself. Phil collins, former rock star and one of the most successful figures in pop music.

Phil collins donation announcement june 26, 2014 youtube. Phil collins the reincarnation of an alamo soldier. Phil collins remembers the alamo with donation of artifacts davy crocketts bullet pouch is one of the items phil collins is donating to the alamo. Phil collins held a press conference on the grounds of the alamo, accompanied by his unlikely pal land commissioner jerry pattersonwho declared the. Phil collins donates his expansive alamo memorabilia. In 2012, collins wrote a 416page coffee table book, the alamo and beyond. A collectors journey, said he sees no merit in the lawsuit recently filed against the former genesis drummer and lead vocalist. Phil collinss top five alamo reads true west magazine.

Phil collins donates his vast alamo collection kera news. 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. Phil collins collection arriving at the alamo the texas. It is a stunning book both visually and in terms of research and composition. 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. Phil collins is a reincarnated alamo defender, and its jim bowie by chris eudaily, san antonio expressnews updated 3. And last week, as i was watching a music documentary on netflix.

Since 2014, the phil collins texana collecition has been archivally boxed, photographed, cataloged, studied and properly storied. 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, the musician, is an avid collector of alamo memorabilia. 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. There, in black and white, was fess parker as davy crockett, king of the wild. If you are a student of texas history, this book is a fascinating journey. Pop star phil collins shows passion for all things alamo. 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. 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. Collins mostly retired from music in 2011 but first came to the alamo in 1973, while on his first u.

Phil collins artifact donation started with mcmurry professors gary ellison wednesday, july 9, 2014 8. 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. A collectors journey by phil collins 2012, hardcover at the best online prices at. The private collection was popularized in collins 384page book, the alamo and beyond published in 2012.

Phil collins alamo artifacts to arrive in texas abc. Phil collins has always remembered the alamo history. Phil collins donates alamo artifacts to texas museum. It seems that phil collins has long felt a strong connection to the alamo. In 2012, the year after he announced his retirement from music because of health problems caused by drumming, collins wrote a 384page book.

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 alamo book rock solid, mcmurry professor. Phil collins has a collection of alamo artifacts worth. In the book, collins acknowledged that artifacts connected. A fascinating book that delves behind the myth of one of the most pivotal events in us history, through its artefacts and letters without ever tarnishing its importance. 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. One of the foremost experts on the battle of the alamo has just released a book about his. Collins, who now resides in switzerland, held the largest known private collection of artifacts from the texas revolution and the battle of the alamo, according to an alamo press release. Phil collins certainly fit that description when he was 9 or 10 years old and first saw the alamo. Fantastic book, the humanity of phil collins in undeniable with the donation of the collection to the alamo. Phil collins is a reincarnated alamo defender, and its.

Collins alamo fascination runs so deep, he even authored the 2012 book the alamo and beyond. New printing includes a new introduction by texas history legend stephen l. 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. Over the years collins has broadened his collecting to the texas. Phil collins hands over alamo collection to texas cbs news. Phil collins artifact donation started with mcmurry professors. Highlights from the phil collinsalamo press conference. When phil collins was a kid growing up in a london suburb, he would often watch an amazing show on his family television.

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. Phil collins collection arriving at the alamo the texas tribune. Singer phil collins to donate his collection of artifacts. I was lucky to have stephen accompany me on my book tour earlier this year, and hes a great guy.

He hasnt released an album of new music in a decade, and. Phil collins with his collection of alamo artifacts at his home in switzerland. From that point forward, the drummer began building his impressive alamo and texas revolution collection. Rocker phil collins brings alamo collection back home to. Did ditching his alamo obsession reunite phil collins with. He, singer peter gabriel and the tour manager had three days off and each. The 59year old former genesis drummer from west london was given information about a past life there by a clairvoyant during one of his regular trips to san antonio, texas. This is a book that belongs on the coffee table, the study, the shelves of history buffs and collectors. A collectors journey, that documented his collection, and the short documentary phil collins and the wild. Phil collins announcing the donation of his collection of historical alamo artifacts on june 26th, 2014 in san antonio, tx. Texas monthly has written about collins and his collection. Singer and alamo collector phil collins, right, talks with members of the sons of the republic of texas after the dawn at the alamo ceremony in san antonio, march 6, 2009. Phil collins collection arriving at the alamo 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 remembers the alamo with donation of artifacts.