Artist
Formed at Charterhouse School, Godalming, Surrey, South East England, UK in 1967, Genesis are among the top 30 highest-selling recording artists of all time.
Their early work is characterized by complex song structures, elaborate instrumentation and the theatrical antics of founder member and vocalist Peter Gabriel, who left the band in 1975. Unable to find a suitable replacement, it was drummer Phil Collins who assumed lead vocal duties. This change, as well as the departure of guitarist Steve Hackett, two years later, saw the remaining three members (Phil Collins, keyboardist Tony Banks and bassist/guitarist Mike Rutherford) move into more accessible pop-based music. This change in style resulted in a huge growth in Genesis' popularity throughout the 1980s and early 1990s.
In 1996 Phil Collins left to concentrate on his solo work and other projects, leaving erstwhile bandmates Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks to forge ahead with new recruit; Stiltskin vocalist Ray Wilson. This line-up lasted for one album only (1997's Calling All Stations) and Genesis soon found itself on hiatus after the poor performance and critical reaction of the new album.
In 2006 – after years of speculation – Phil Collins, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford reformed Genesis for the successful Turn It On Again tour. A reunion involving ex-members Peter Gabriel and Steve Hackett remains much talked-about and unrealised.
Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2010 (performer).
Band members:
● Peter Gabriel – lead vocals, flute, percussion (1967–1975, 1978, 1982, 1999)
● Tony Banks – keyboards, backing vocals (1967–1998, 1999, 2000, 2006–2007), 12 string acoustic guitar (1967–1979)
● Anthony Phillips – guitar, backing vocals (1967–1970)
● Mick Barnard – guitar (1970–1971)
● Steve Hackett – guitar (1971–1977, 1982, 1999)
● Mike Rutherford – bass, bass pedals, 6 & 12 string electric guitar, backing vocals (1967–1998, 1999, 2000, 2006–2007)
● Chris Stewart (7) – drums, percussion (1967–1968)
● John Silver (2) – drums, percussion (1968–1969)
● John Mayhew – drums, percussion, backing vocals (1969–1970)
● Phil Collins – drums, lead & backing vocals (1972–1996, 1999, 2000, 2006–2007)
● Ray Wilson – lead vocals (1996–1998)
Touring/session musicians:
● Bill Bruford – drums, percussion (1976)
● Chester Thompson – drums, percussion (1977–1995, 2006–2007)
● Daryl Stuermer – guitar, bass (1978-1995, 2006-present)
● Nir Zidkyahu – drums, percussion (1996–1998)
● Nick D'Virgilio – drums, percussion (on 1997 album Calling All Stations)
● Anthony Drennan – guitar, bass (1998)
● Nicholas Collins – drums (2021)
Tracks
CD-1
Eleventh Earl Of Mar
CD-2
One For The Vine
CD-3
Your Own Special Way
CD-4
Wot Gorilla?
CD-5
All In A Mouse's Night
CD-6
Blood On The Rooftops
CD-7
'Unquiet Slumbers For The Sleepers...
CD-8
...In That Quiet Earth'
CD-9
Afterglow
DVD-1
Eleventh Earl Of Mar
DVD-2
One For The Vine
DVD-3
Your Own Special Way
DVD-4
Wot Gorilla?
DVD-5
All In A Mouse's Night
DVD-6
Blood On The Rooftops
DVD-7
Unquiet Slumbers For The Sleepers...
DVD-8
...In That Quiet Earth
DVD-9
Afterglow
DVD-10
Reissue Interviews 2007
DVD-11
Your Own Special Way
DVD-12
Interview
DVD-13
Afterglow
DVD-14
Eleventh Earl Of Mar
DVD-15
One For The Vine
DVD-16
Your Own Special Way
DVD-17
World Tour Programme 1977 (Stills Gallery)
Releases
Formats
Cassette, Vinyl, 8-Track Cartridge, CD, SACD, File
Labels
Rhino Records , EMI Music Japan Inc, Atlantic, ATCO Records, Elbo, Спюрк, Virgin, SomeWax Recordings, Virgin , 747, Philips, PGP RTB, Charisma, Ex Libris, Not On Label (Genesis), Arnoldo Mondadori Editore, Music Market , World Record Club, Atlantic Recording Corporation, Phonodor, Polygram Discos SARL, Virgin Records Ltd.
Countries
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Europe, Yugoslavia, Scandinavia
years
1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018
Members
Peter Gabriel,
Ray Wilson,
Anthony Phillips,Phil Collins,
Steve Hackett,Daryl Stuermer,Mike Rutherford,Tony Banks,
John Mayhew,
John Silver (2),
Chris Stewart (7)
