The most thorough collection of complete primary accounts about the alamo. Collins mostly retired from music in 2011 but first came to the alamo in 1973, while on his first u. Due to the coronavirus public health emergency, the alamo store will be closed to the public until further notice. He, singer peter gabriel and the tour manager had three days off and each. 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. A military history of the texas revolution 1994 by. Phil collins gives collection of alamo artefacts to texas music the. Phil collins publishes book about his alamo memorabilia. There, in black and white, was fess parker as davy crockett, king of the wild frontier. 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. George nelson, sculptor of the replicas and author of the book the alamo.
The british singer and drummers fascination with the historic battle site has turned into a quest for its artifacts. This is a photo illustration, a blend of an old daguerreotype, and a handrendered illustration, which gives the effect of an actual photograph. His present life as a famous singersongwriter has been superseded by an allconsuming passion for studying the history of the alamo and collecting artifacts from the battle. Feb 04, 2015 alamo now armed with phil collins collection. A collectors journey state house press, collins was. The illustrated alamo 1836 a photographic journey, by mark lemon. An illustrated history, wanted the diagrams to expand peoples understanding of the centuriesold mission beyond its.
The oscar and multiple grammy award winner devoured books about the alamo, and in the mid1980s on a tour stop in washington, d. Phil collins donates his expansive alamo memorabilia. Collins has also written a forward to a book on music about the alamo. Read about phil collins donation in the san antonio express here. Not dead yet the memoir by phil collins read by the author 12 hours. The alamosouth courtyard 1836 by mark lemon see more. Collins, 63, has now said that he will donate what is believed to be the worlds largest private alamo collection, which he had kept at his home in switzerland, to the alamo museum in san. Jun 28, 2017 for many, phil collins is a symbol of all sorts of peppy eighties cringepop. 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. 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.
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. Mar 06, 2012 ive been asked what the best books on the alamo are. My hat is off to you for giving so generously to the state of texas. Collins said he was in san antonio two years ago looking for a museum to house his collection when the texas general land office, which had just taken over management of the alamo, suggested he. In the meantime, the pop star has yet to respond to emails for comment.
Phil collinss alamo obsession to become a documentary. A drummer since almost before he could walk, collins received on the job training in the. Phil collins brings his private alamo collection back. Phil collins has earned a lot of titles over the years, but none came with as much surprise even to collins as the one. A collectors journey, that documented his collection, and the. Phil collins alamo book rock solid, mcmurry professor says. Even on a rock stars income, collins thought the autographed document too expensive at the time. For many, phil collins is a symbol of all sorts of peppy eighties cringepop. Phil collins amazing collection includes hundreds of items. Phil collins collection arriving at the alamo the texas. In his new memoir, not dead yet crown archetype, pop star phil collins recalls his drumming audition in 1970 for the group genesis, the british rock group formed in the late sixties, whose.
Powell tagged along with collins on his book tour, camera in hand, and found an overwhelming response from fans and alamo enthusiasts, which led. Michael schulman, a staff writer, has contributed to the new yorker since 2006. Phil collins wants you to know he isnt dead yet the new. Phil collins speaks in front of the alamo, announcing the donation of his collection of historical artefacts on june 26, 2014 in san antonio. If you went to high school in the mid1980s, chances are you remember buying a phil collins album, or. Collins has turned his passion for collecting alamo memorabilia into a book that has just been published by state house press.
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 respected texas historians. Suggested by laika network phil collins do you know, do you care. Phil collins has always remembered the alamo history. 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. A collectors journey, a sumptuous coffee table book that reveals for the first time his. 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. When phil collins was a kid growing up in a london suburb, he would often watch an amazing show on his family television. 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. Phil collins donates his expansive alamo memorabilia collection to the general land office. Aug 16, 2012 a mcmurry university professor, who helped musician phil collins publish the book the alamo and beyond. This is a book that belongs on the coffee table, the study, the shelves of history buffs and collectors. A collectors journey, includes items thought to have been owned by alamo defenders jim bowie and davy crockett, as. The alamo and beyond is more than just a stunning presentation of impressive primary source documents and artifacts from the texas revolution.
Phil collins alamo collection was one of the largest private collections of alamorelated items in the world. In october 2014 he donated the collection to a planned san antonio museum dedicated to the battle. Powell tagged along with collins on his book tour, camera in hand, and found an overwhelming response from fans and alamo enthusiasts, which led to strange interactions with mr. 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. With that, we will not be filling online orders until the alamo is open and operational. It is a stunning book both visually and in terms of research and composition.
A collectors journey, that documented his collection, and. Phil collinss alamo obsession to become a documentary film. Jun 27, 2014 collins, 63, has now said that he will donate what is believed to be the worlds largest private alamo collection, which he had kept at his home in switzerland, to the alamo museum in san. Collins has been in town wrapping up work on a book, due out next year, about the texas revolution, and though he said hes been fascinated by the alamo from the age of 5, his collection of alamo. Mar 22, 2012 collins has turned his passion for collecting alamo memorabilia into a book that has just been published by state house press. Phil collins donates revolution artifacts to the alamo.
Book signing and reception featuring the alamo and beyond. Phil collins brings his alamo book tour to houston bayou. List of books and articles about alamo online research. Bruce winders, curator of the alamo, by tommy hultgren. Sep 01, 2018 phil collins has always remembered the alamo. Phil collins is a reincarnated alamo defender, and its jim. Phil collins the reincarnation of an alamo soldier. Collins fell in love with the alamos inspiring story as a 5yearold boy, when he saw the disney production of davy crockett, king of the wild frontier. Mar 11, 2015 phil collins is a reincarnated alamo defender, and its jim bowie by chris eudaily, san antonio express news updated 3. Collins and patterson will make the gift official at a press conference at the alamo on thursday morning. Phil collins hands over alamo collection to texas cbs news. 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. 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. Phil collins gifts his grand alamo collection to texas posted by joymarie scott on wed, jun 25, 2014 at 8.
Michael schulman, a staff writer, has contributed to the new yorker. Oct 28, 2014 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 liberty for a museum. May 11, 2010 collins has been in town wrapping up work on a book, due out next year, about the texas revolution, and though he said hes been fascinated by the alamo from the age of 5, his collection of alamo. It is an amazing story how phil became enamored with davy crockett and the alamo is his childhood and to later become the largest collector of alamo historical artifacts. 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. Tons of information not only on the alamo battle but on why it came to be built where it was built, the catholic priests who were responsible, the battles that came before etc. See a few of phil collins alamo artifacts dallas news. 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. M1205101149540517 caption addition 62614 singer phil collins announced thursday, june 26, 2014, in front of the alamo, that will be donating his personal texas revolutionera. Alamo chairwoman, daughters of the republic of texas van cleaves favorite alamo book is texian iliad. Phil collins is a reincarnated alamo defender, and its jim bowie by chris eudaily, san antonio express news updated 3. Did ditching his alamo obsession reunite phil collins with. Fantastic book, the humanity of phil collins in undeniable with the donation of the collection to the alamo.
Phil collinss top five alamo reads true west magazine. The remarkable story of the irish during the texas revolution. 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. But for the people of san antonio, texas, hes also something of a. Singer phil collins to donate his collection of artifacts to. Don frazier, who also is a wellrespected texas histo. Phil collins brings his alamo book tour to houston. Licensed to youtube by laika network on behalf of warner music international phil collins. Jun 25, 2014 the collection, documented in collins 2012 book, the alamo and beyond. A collectors journey, was issued earlier this year. 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. Phil collins donates alamo collection to texas telegraph.
Rocker phil collins brings alamo collection back home to. A drummer since almost before he could walk, collins received on the job training. 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. Remembering the alamo with phil collins dallas observer. Hosted by torch energy advisors, 31 lamar suite 1450, houston, texas in partnership with state house press. The alamo book of days showing the grisly aftermath of the fighting on the morning of march at the alamo.
Phil collins gives collection of alamo artefacts to texas. Chemerkawilliam chemerka, founder the alamo society 212012 12. Philip david charles collins 1951present is a british musician and actor. Oct 28, 2014 british pop star phil collins has handed over his vast collection of artifacts related to the battle of the alamo and the texas revolution to the state of texas. Oct 22, 2016 in his new memoir, not dead yet crown archetype, pop star phil collins recalls his drumming audition in 1970 for the group genesis, the british rock group formed in the late sixties, whose. 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 pulls no punchesabout himself, his life, or the ecstasy and heartbreak thats inspired his music.
This image is a detail of a slightly larger work, measuring 11 x 17. Lost in showbiz had no idea that phil collins is obsessed with the alamo, and owns a huge collection of artefacts from the battle. Phil collins alamo story as told by him using the biggest model of the alamo with lights. Collins built the collection over several decades, purchasing some items and even discovering some others just steps away from the alamo itself. And theres a narration of the battle by none other the phil collins, who is a major alamo buff and paid for the model to be moved there. Phil collins brings his private alamo collection back home. A collectors journey, said he sees no merit in the lawsuit recently filed against.
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