Genesis
Biography:
Despite numerous personnel changes throughout the years, Genesis has had a highly successful career that has included a number of rock instrumentals. Their original progressive rock style is known for highly-orchestrated (and often long) songs as well as stunning live performances. Since the departure of original singer Peter Gabriel, their music has taken on more pop/rock elements while still maintaining progressive aspects of their earlier sound.
Their current studio lineup features Phil Collins on vocals and drums, Mike Rutherford on guitar, and Tony Banks on keyboards. Longtime touring companions Chester Thompson (drums) and Daryl Stuermer join in for live performances but not considered part of the "official" lineup. The Collins/Rutherford/Banks trio took over after original members Peter Gabriel and Steve Hackett departed and has gone on to be the longest-running lineup for the band. When Genesis recorded it's first album with this lineup, And Then There Were Three, it marked a more streamlined approach to their song-writing that arguably made their music more accessible to a wider audience. Consequently, the Collins/Rutherford/Banks version of Genesis has gone on to be the most commercially successful.
However, many die-hard Genesis fans point to the early lineup of Peter Gabriel (vocals), Steve Hackett (guitar), Mike Rutherford (guitar), Tony Banks (keyboard), and Phil Collins (drums) as being the definitive version of the band. During this period, their progressive sound was marked by mythic lyrics and complex song arrangements. The albums Selling England By The Pound and Lamb Lies Down on Broadway are considered two of their best during this period.
Top Ten Jams:
| 1. | ...In That Quiet Earth |  |
| 2. | Unquiet Slumbers for the Sleepers... | |
| 3. | Duke's End | |
| 4. | Los Endos | |
| 5. | Ravine | |
| 6. | After the Ordeal | |
| 7. | Hairless Heart | |
| 8. | Horizons | |
| 9. | Wot Gorilla | |
| 10. | The Brazilian | |
(Note: Due to their length, many Genesis songs are not available for individual download from iTunes.)
Discography:
| Platinum Collection (2005) | Buy CD |
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| Genesis Archive #2: 1976-1992 (2000) | Buy CD |
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| Turn It On Again: The Hits (1999) | |
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| Genesis Archive: 1967-1975 (1998) | Buy CD |
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| Calling All Stations (1997) | |
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| The Way We Walk Vol. 2: The Longs (1993) | Buy CD |
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| The Way We Walk, Vol. 1: The Shorts (1992) | Buy CD |
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| We Can't Dance (1991) | Buy CD |
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| Invisible Touch (1986) | Buy CD |
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| Genesis (1983) | Buy CD |
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| Three Sides Live (1982) | |
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| Abacab (1981) | Buy CD |
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| Duke (1980) | Buy CD |
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| And Then There Were Three (1978) | Buy CD |
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| Seconds Out (1977) | Buy CD |
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| Wind & Wuthering (1976) | Buy CD |
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| Trick Of The Tail (1976) | Buy CD |
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| The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway (1974) | Buy CD |
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| Genesis Live (1973) | Buy CD |
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| Selling England By The Pound (1973) | Buy CD |
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| Foxtrot (1972) | Buy CD |
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| Nursery Cryme (1971) | Buy CD |
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| Trespass (1970) | Buy CD |
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| From Genesis To Revelation (1969) | Buy CD |
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| Where The Sour Turns To Sweet (1969) | ||
| And The Word Was (1969) |
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Links:
Genesis Official Website
World of Genesis
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Artist Updates:
Genesis is has launched their Turn It On Again Tour 2007!
