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Track: For Absent Friends
Artist: Genesis
Album: Nursery Cryme

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Name: Genesis
Spotify Genres: progressive rock, art rock
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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 [a=Peter Gabriel], who left the band August 15, 1975. Unable to find a suitable replacement, it was drummer [a=Phil Collins] who assumed lead vocal duties. This change, as well as the departure of guitarist [a=Steve Hackett], two years later, saw the remaining three members (Phil Collins, keyboardist [a=Tony Banks] and bassist/guitarist [a=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; [a=Stiltskin] vocalist [a=Ray Wilson]. This line-up lasted for one album only (1997's [i]Calling All Stations[/i]) 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 [i]Turn It On Again[/i] tour. A reunion involving ex-members Peter Gabriel and Steve Hackett remains much talked-about and unrealised. Inducted into the [b]Rock & Roll Hall of Fame[/b] in 2010 (performer). [b]Band members:[/b] ● [a=Peter Gabriel] – lead vocals, flute, percussion (1967–1975, 1978, 1982, 1999) ● [a=Tony Banks] – keyboards, backing vocals (1967–1998, 1999, 2000, 2006–2007), 12 string acoustic guitar (1967–1979) ● [a=Anthony Phillips] – guitar, backing vocals (1967–1970) ● Mick Barnard – guitar (1970–1971) ● [a=Steve Hackett] – guitar (1971–1977, 1982, 1999) ● [a=Mike Rutherford] – bass, bass pedals, 6 & 12 string electric guitar, backing vocals (1967–1998, 1999, 2000, 2006–2007) ● [a=Chris Stewart (7)] – drums, percussion (1967–1968) ● [a=John Silver (2)] – drums, percussion (1968–1969) ● [a=John Mayhew] – drums, percussion, backing vocals (1969–1970) ● [a=Phil Collins] – drums, lead & backing vocals (1972–1996, 1999, 2000, 2006–2007) ● [a=Ray Wilson] – lead vocals (1996–1998) [b]Touring/session musicians:[/b] ● [a=Bill Bruford] – drums, percussion (1976) ● [a=Chester Thompson] – drums, percussion (1977–1995, 2006–2007) ● [a=Daryl Stuermer] – guitar, bass (1978-1995, 2006-present) ● [a=Nir Zidkyahu] – drums, percussion (1996–1998) ● [a=Nick D'Virgilio] – drums, percussion (on 1997 album [i]Calling All Stations[/i]) ● [a=Anthony Drennan] – guitar, bass (1998) ● [a=Nicholas Collins] – drums (2021)

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Release: Genesis - Nursery Cryme
Year: 1971
Genres: Rock
Styles: Prog Rock

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Sunday at six when they close both the gates
a widowed pair,
still sitting there,
Wonder if they're late for church
and it's cold, so they fasten their coats
and cross the grass, they're always last.

Passing by the padlocked swings,
the roundabout still turning,
ahead they see a small girl
on her way home with a pram.

Inside the archway,
the priest greets them with a courteous nod.
He's close to God.
Looking back at days of four instead of two.
Years seem so few (four instead of two).
Heads bent in prayer
for friends not there.

Leaving twopence on the plate,
they hurry down the path and through the gate
and wait to board the bus
that ambles down the street.