GENESIS Origin Godalming, Surrey, England Genres Progressive Rock
GENESIS Origin Godalming, Surrey, England Genres Progressive rock, pop rock, rock, symphonic rock Years active 1967–1999, 2006–present Labels Virgin, Charisma, Decca, EMI Associated acts Garden Wall, The Anon Website www.genesis-music.com Members Tony BanksMike RutherfordPhil Collins Past members Peter GabrielAnthony PhillipsChris StewartJohn SilverJohn MayhewMick BarnardStev e HackettRay Wilson Genesis are an English rock band that formed in 1967. The band currently consist s of its three longest-tenured members - Tony Banks (keyboards) and Mike Rutherf ord (bass, guitar) were founding members and Phil Collins (vocals, drums) first joined in 1970. Past members Peter Gabriel (vocals, flute), Steve Hackett (guita r) and Anthony Phillips (guitar), also played major roles in the band in its ear ly years. Genesis are among the top 30 highest-selling recording artists of all time, with approximately 150 million albums sold worldwide.1 In the late 1960s, with the release of their first album, Genesis's music was in itially regarded by the band and the fans as a pop experiment, referring to then -popular melodic pop.2 Then, over the course of a year, (beginning with their se cond album in mid-1970) they quickly evolved into a progressive rock band with t he incorporation of complex song structures and elaborate instrumentation. Their concerts became theatrical experiences with innovative stage design, pyrotechni cs, extravagant costumes and on-stage stories. This second phase was characteris ed by lengthy performances such as the 23 minute "Supper's Ready" and the 1974 c oncept album, The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. In the late 70's and early 80's th e band's musical direction changed once again, becoming more pop oriented and co mmercially accessible.
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