Genesis, progressive rock band from Godalming
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Formed 1967 · Godalming · progressive rock, art rock · Charisma

Genesis were an English rock band formed at Charterhouse School, in Godalming, Surrey, in 1967. The band's longest-lasting and most commercially successful line-up consisted of keyboardist Tony Banks, bassist/guitarist Mike Rutherford and drummer/singer Phil Collins. In the 1970s, during which the band also included singer Peter Gabriel and guitarist Steve Hackett, Genesis were among the pioneers of progressive rock. Banks and Rutherford have been the only constant members throughout the band's history. The band were formed by Charterhouse pupils Banks, Rutherford, Gabriel, guitarist Anthony… via Wikipedia

Band Members: Tony Banks, Peter Gabriel, Mike Rutherford, Phil Collins, Anthony Phillips, Steve Hackett

Awards: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; Echo Pop Award for the Best International Rock/Pop Group

Discography

Genesis’s studio albums / EPs · 15

In the press

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