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Genesis
Genesis


Background information
Origin Godalming, Surrey, England
Genre(s) Rock
Progressive Rock
Pop Rock
Years active 1967—1999
Label(s) Decca Music Group
Virgin Records
Atlantic Records
Atco Records
Rhino Records
Charisma Records
Associated acts Phil Collins
Brand X
Tony Banks
Mike Rutherford
Peter Gabriel
Steve Hackett
Anthony Phillips
GTR
Mike + The Mechanics
Stiltskin
Gordian Knot
Chester Thompson
Website Website
Members
Phil Collins
Tony Banks
Mike Rutherford
Former members
Peter Gabriel
Steve Hackett
Anthony Phillips
John Mayhew
John Silver
Chris Stewart
Ray Wilson



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Phil Collins Urges Selfridges To Stop Selling Foie Gras

October 16, 2008
Phil Collins Urges Selfridges To Stop Selling Foie GrasFormer Genesis drummer Phil Collins has urged retailer Selfridges to stop selling foie gras.

In a letter to the company's chairman, Galen Weston, Collins said Selfridges' reputation would be further “dragged into the mud” if they continued to sell the item.

The production of Foie Gras, the liver of a duck or goose which has been specifically fattened, is banned in fifteen countries, including the United Kingdom.

However, Selfridges' customers are able to purchase the item in tins.

In his letter, Collins wrote: "As you can imagine, the scientific consensus has to be very strong for a country to ban the production of something, but indeed, foie gras production really is that cruel".

He added: "Won't you please dissociate Selfridges from this cruel industry that is opposed by about two-thirds of Britons. Selfridges' reputation is being dragged into the mud, which is tragic and is not something you should allow to happen".

Collins letter has been given the full support of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

(by Jason Gregory)



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