John Mayhew, Genesis Drummer with Cris & Rob! DEDICATED TO JOHN R.I.P.

The legendary 3rd Genesis' drummer, featured on "Trespass" album (1970) speaking with his "best friends" Cristian, Roberto and Mauro at the Dusk Day 2006 in Umbria, Italy. Such a funny and easy going person... And in my opinion still a great drummer. Remember "the knife"? Great evening my friend, hope to meet you again soon! "Looking for someoooone...."
ADD ON: John suddenly died ad age 61, just one day before his birthday, the 26th of March 2009.
May this short video be a small place where all the people who want to revive his memory can leave their thoughts.
R.I.P. John

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[kheo80]

Every comment is more than welcome, especially when it comes from a true Genesis lover...and just 16 yrs old! Keep on going!

There's an interesting article by Tony Banks on the Genesis official website about John's death. I praise everyone to take a look at it!

Hope to hear from you soon, Genesis lover! ;)

[SaulFrancisBurbridge]

RIP John Mayhew.

I feel sorry for his brother, who was searching for him...finding him like this is horrible.

Every critic that has reviewed 'Trespass' that I have read the report by has said that John Mayhew was a 'weak drummer' and 'needed replacing'. What total rubbish. He was a great drummer in my eyes.

By the way, I just thought I'd correct the 'about section' for this video...John was the third drummer, not the second. Chris Stewart came first, John Silver came second.

RIP.

[kheo80]

you're right, Saul! He's been the 3rd drummer, it's my fault, sorry... But we're here to revive his memory now and for me he'll be forever the 1st one. Believe me, i had the luck to meet him as u can see on my video... u have no idea of how kind and humble he was. Stil have his picture and his dedication "thanks for being my best fan" hanging on the wall. I'll never forget him... And as a drummer i can say that his work on Trespass was absolutely amazing. Stop saying bullshit, people!

R.I.P.

[kheo80]

Now i just hope the Genesis fans will not forget him... i think it'd be nice to show our consternation and somehow to mantain his memory alive. AND MOST OF ALL I HOPE THAT PETER & CO. WILL REMEMBER JOHN THE WAY HE DESERVES. Write down a line here, say goodbye to John.

R.I.P.

[kheo80]

It's hard to believe John passed away.Standing to what i know this is the only document on the whole net showing him as a "real" person, not just as a blurry picture on the Trespass album notes. I had the luck of being in Orvieto and spend a whole afternoon with him and as you can see on the video, he acted like he was our best friend. There's just one thing i want to remember about John. His extraordinary kindness and his sense of humour. He didn't deserve a destiny like this. He's gone. R.I.P.

[marrob66]

Fantastico!!!!

[kheo80]

you said it, man! He's our best friend!

[kamwrites]

The members of Genesis have the greatest appreciation for John's work, and have said so. 

[VdGGfan]

I wish John would've received more recognition for his contributions to Genesis rather than being PC's "predecessor". His performances on Trespass fit the album like a glove. Thanks for the upload, kheo80!

Rest in peace, John.

[pinkfloydrule27]

i heard the "not good enough drummer" claims before i heard trespass and within a minute of looking for someone i was shocked they really must have been setting their sites high if someone that amazing on the drums wasn't good enough

[TheTeemaster]

John was great on Trespass, my favourite album, too. Don`t forget: Peter and Anthony suggested even most of the drum parts to him, so he played, what they wanted, basically. John was the right drummer for that kind of music, which went with Anthony's departure, sadly. I really don't like Phils Live-Perfomance on "The Knife". I don't like his backing vocals either. By the way: The first Genesis-drummer was a certain Peter Gabriel (although they were named, of course, The Garden Wall, then).

[hubiex]

Deep Genesis fans, both old and new, will never forget John Mayhew. R.I.P.

[Jbeliski]

I've always wondered about the 7 minute song lengths too. Any longer or shorter and they would not be nearly the same/as good. John's drumming fit right into Tony's keyboards and the twelve strings.

[penguivader]

You all show alot of love for a seemingly great person who was in the best band that has ever been. Great comments.

Thank you all.

[Aspartamebraintumor]

I'm going to listen to The Knife now

[SFBurbridge]

Hey, the media have changed their story now, apparently John was born on the 25th March and died a day after his birthday, not a day before.

[poncelled]

Wow..I'm saddened by this news of John's passing. I just found out a few minutes ago, and I l came to this clip to express my condolences.

I repeat as to my earlier comment on this clip, that John did a fantastic job drumming on the Trespass album, and I really wish he had stayed for at least one more album. Even though Phil

Collins was more of what the other band members were looking for, John was much more appropriate for Trespass' warmth & evocation, and a great compliment to Ant's fare.