Genesis

There are at least three bands using the name Genesis:

1. Genesis were an English rock band formed at Charterhouse School in Godalming, Surrey, in 1967. The band's most commercially successful and longest-lasting line-up consisted of keyboardist Tony Banks, bassist and guitarist Mike Rutherford, and drummer and singer Phil Collins. In the 1970s, with singer Peter Gabriel and guitarist Steve Hackett, Genesis became one of the pioneers of progressive rock. Banks and Rutherford have been the only members to remain throughout the band's history.

The band was initially formed by Charterhouse pupils Banks, Rutherford, Gabriel, guitarist Anthony Phillips, and drummer Chris Stewart. Their name was suggested by former Charterhouse pupil and pop impresario Jonathan King, who helped them record several singles and their debut album "From Genesis to Revelation" in 1969. After splitting from King, Genesis signed with Charisma Records, began touring, and shifted toward progressive rock with their second album "Trespass" (1970). Phillips left the group after the album's recording, and Banks, Rutherford, and Gabriel recruited Collins and Hackett for "Nursery Cryme" (1971). Live performances during this period were notable for Gabriel's theatrical costumes. "Foxtrot" (1972) was their first charting album in the UK, and "Selling England by the Pound" (1973) reached number three, featuring the UK hit "I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)". The concept album "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway" (1974) was supported by a transatlantic tour and elaborate stage production, after which Gabriel departed the band.

Collins assumed lead vocal duties, and as a four-piece, Genesis released "A Trick of the Tail" and "Wind & Wuthering" (both 1976). Hackett left in 1977, leaving the group as a trio of Banks, Rutherford, and Collins. Their ninth studio album, "...And Then There Were Three..." (1978), included the band's first major hit "Follow You Follow Me". Subsequent albums – "Duke" (1980), "Abacab" (1981), "Genesis" (1983), "Invisible Touch" (1986), and "We Can't Dance" (1991) – saw a shift toward a more pop-oriented sound, achieving commercial success. Collins left the band in 1996 and was replaced by Ray Wilson, who sang on their final studio album "Calling All Stations" (1997). Following its limited commercial success, the group disbanded. Banks, Rutherford, and Collins reunited for the "Turn It On Again Tour" in 2007 and again in 2021 for "The Last Domino? Tour".

Genesis have sold between 100 million and 150 million albums worldwide, making them one of the best-selling music artists globally. Their discography includes fifteen studio albums and six live albums. They have received numerous awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Concept Music Video for "Land of Confusion", and have inspired tribute bands recreating performances from different periods of their career. In 2010, Genesis were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Studio albums From Genesis to Revelation (1969) Trespass (1970) Nursery Cryme (1971) Foxtrot (1972) Selling England by the Pound (1973) The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway (1974) A Trick of the Tail (1976) Wind & Wuthering (1976) ...And Then There Were Three... (1978) Duke (1980) Abacab (1981) Genesis (1983) Invisible Touch (1986) We Can't Dance (1991) Calling All Stations (1997)

2. An American band named Genesis was formed in Los Angeles in 1967 as a psychedelic rock group. They released one album, "In the Beginning" (1968). Due to the name conflict with the UK Genesis, the latter’s debut album "From Genesis to Revelation" did not prominently feature the band’s name on its cover. The US band broke up later in 1968 after one member was drafted into the army.

3. Génesis is a Colombian group. To avoid confusion with the other bands, their name is spelled with an accented first "e".