GENESIS INVISIBLE TOUCH TOUR 1986/87 History & Chronology don in December for their first official recording ses- parts the group, followed by John Mayhew. Drummer sions. and ex -child actor Phil Collins, formerly with Flaming 1968 -On Feb. 22, British Decca releases the first Youth, enlists, followed by guitarist Steve Hackett. The The Making Of Genesis single, "The Silent Sun" b/w "That's Me." The line -up remains unchanged for four -and -a -half years. group records its first album, produced by Jonathan 1971 -Following an extensive series of gigs, the King. John Silver now plays the drums. group adjourns in August to Trident to record "Nursery An Institution 1969 -In March, Decca releases the group's debut Cryme," produced by John Anthony. Released in No- album, "From Genesis To Revelation," consisting of a vember, the album includes "The Musical Box" and "The dozen original songs based on a concept suggested by Fountain Of Salmacis." 000.00060 King. Band members forgo further education, and corn - 1972 -In January, Genesis plays its first gig abroad 1966 -England's exclusive Charterhouse School has mit themselves to a musical future. Drummer No. 3, (in Brussels), boosting its European following. The band on its roster four budding songwriters /musicians named John Mayhew, joins and in September, Genesis plays its begins to develop a highly original stage presentation, as Tony Banks, Peter Gabriel, Michael Rutherford, and An- first paid gig, earning £25 at a dance. In November, the vocalist Gabriel integrates theatrical elements, including thony Phillips. The four join together from the remnants group retires to the country to write and rehearse. mime, costumes and story- telling. The "Foxtrot" album of two bands -The Anon and the Garden Wall. Along 1970-Producer John Anthony brings Tony Stratton - is released in October. Produced by David Hitchcock with drummer Chris Stewart, they form the first edition Smith, founder of the Charisma label, to see Genesis and Genesis (the band's first co- production credit), it of what eventually will be called Genesis. perform. Stratton -Smith signs them immediately. The features "Supper's Ready" and "Watcher Of The Skies." 1967 -Pop producer Jonathan King, also a Charter - first Charisma album, "Trespass," is released in Octo- The band makes its official U.S. concert debut in Decem- house alumnus, brings a still teen -aged Genesis to Lon- ber. Meanwhile, founding member Anthony Phillips de- ber, headlining the WNEW -FM annual Christmas benefit show at New York's Philharmonic Hall. GENESIS CONGRATULATIONS MIKE, PHIL & TONY. Genesis, '73 "YOU 'RE FIRST IN OUR BOOK TOO" 1973 -Genesis opens the year with its first headlin- ing British tour. "The King Biscuit Flower Hour" radio program records the band live in February, from which the "Genesis Live" album is culled and released in June (U.S. release is in '74). "Selling England By The Pound," produced by John Burns and Genesis. Charisma joins Atlantic Records for North American distribution, with the new album issued in November as the band's first Atlantic release. Genesis' second U.S tour meets with critical approval. 1974 -Following successful tours of the U.S., U.K. and Europe, the band begins work on the double- record concept album, "The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway." The album is produced by John Burns and Genesis for November release. The group embarks on a six -month world tour, utilizing 2,000 rear projection slides and state -of- the -art sound and lighting. In December, Gabriel tells the band he's leaving Genesis at the end of the tour; no public announcement is made for eight months. 1975 -By May, the band performs the "musical play" of "The Lamb" 102 times. In August, Gabriel re- leases a public statement that he is departing the group. The remaining quartet begins work on a new album, while Phil Collins, who had been singing support vocals, becomes lead singer. 1976 -"A Trick Of The Tail" is released in March, be- coming the biggest Genesis album to date. Produced by David Hentschel and Genesis, it's highlighted by "Dance On A Volcano" and "Ripples." The group embarks on an SRO world tour, beginning in North America. On stage, Bill Bruford shares drumming duties, allowing Collins to move centerstage for his new frontman role. Collins also gigs and records with Brand X, while Rutherford pro- duces an album by original Genesis guitarist Phillips. 1977 -"Wind & Wuthering," produced by Hentschel 1/3 Spring Gardens, The Mall, London, SW1A 2BB, England. and Genesis, bows in January, featuring "Your Own Spe- cial Way" and "Afterglow." On New Year's Day, Genesis starts a world tour by re- opening London's Rainbow The- Telephone: (01) 930 5466 (Individual Travel). atre. The band's two-month North American jaunt in- (01) 839 3376 (Group Entertainment Travel). cludes its first show at Madison Square Garden. Chester Gordon takes over the tour -only drumming spot. A dou- ble live album, "Seconds Out," recorded in Paris in '76 Telex: 896232 HAWKO G, E - MAIL: DGS1100. and '77, is released in November. Steve Hackett de- parts; Rutherford now handles guitar as well as bass. 1978 -" ... And Then There Were Three," the group's 11th album, is released in March and earns MARCH 7, 1987 G-14 BILLBOARD www.americanradiohistory.com.