Artist Bio
Name: Genesis
Spotify Genres: progressive rock, art rock
Followers: 3,817,656
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Biography
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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1.That's All - 2007 RemasterGenesis (2007 Remaster)
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2.Invisible Touch - 2007 RemasterInvisible Touch (2007 Remaster)
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3.In Too Deep - 2007 RemasterInvisible Touch (2007 Remaster)
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4.I Can't Dance - 2007 RemasterWe Can't Dance (2007 Remaster)
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5.Land of Confusion - 2007 RemasterInvisible Touch (2007 Remaster)
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6.Hold on My Heart - 2007 RemasterWe Can't Dance (2007 Remaster)
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7.Throwing It All Away - 2007 RemasterInvisible Touch (2007 Remaster)
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8.Follow You Follow Me - 2007 RemasterAnd Then There Were Three (2007 Remaster)
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9.Home by the Sea - 2007 RemasterGenesis (2007 Remaster)
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10.Jesus He Knows Me - 2007 RemasterWe Can't Dance (2007 Remaster)
Discogs Release Info
Release: Genesis - Trespass
Year: 1972
Genres: Rock
Styles: Prog Rock