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Genesis
12+ albums
Progressive rockclassic rockrock80sProgressive
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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" (
