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
A1
Dance On A Volcano
05:57
A2
Entangled
06:27
A3
Squonk
06:30
A4
Mad Man Moon
07:35
B1
Robbery, Assault And Battery
06:18
B2
Ripples...
08:05
B3
A Trick Of The Tail
04:35
B4
Los Endos
05:52
C1
Eleventh Earl Of Mar
07:43
C2
One For The Vine
09:59
C3
Your Own Special Way
06:17
C4
Wot Gorilla?
03:20
D1
All In A Mouse's Night
06:39
D2
Blood On The Rooftops
05:27
D3
Unquiet Slumbers For The Sleepers...
02:19
D4
...In That Quiet Earth
04:54
D5
Afterglow
04:14
E1
Down And Out
05:27
E2
Underlow
04:47
E3
Ballad Of Big
04:50
E4
Snowbound
04:31
E5
Burning Rope
07:10
F1
Deep In The Motherlode
05:15
F2
Many Too Many
03:31
F3
Scenes From A Night's Dream
03:29
F4
Say It's Allright Joe
04:21
F5
The Lady Lies
06:08
F6
Follow You Follow Me
04:03
G1
Behind The Lines
05:31
G2
Duchess
06:37
G3
Guide Vocal
01:21
G4
Man Of Our Times
05:35
G5
Misunderstanding
03:15
G6
Heathaze
04:59
H1
Turn It On Again
03:52
H2
Alone Tonight
03:57
H3
Cul-De-Sac
05:04
H4
Please Don't Ask
04:02
H5
Duke's Travels
08:38
H6
Duke's End
02:10
I1
Abacab
06:57
I2
No Reply At All
04:33
I3
Me And Sarah Jane
06:02
I4
Keep It Dark
04:32
J1
Dodo/Lurker
07:31
J2
Who Dunnit?
03:24
J3
Man On The Corner
04:27
J4
Like It Or Not
04:58
J5
Another Record
04:38
Releases
Countries
Japan, United States of America, Europe, UK & Europe
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)
