Formed at Charterhouse School, Godalming, Surrey, South East England, UK in 1967, Genesis are among the top 30 highest-selling recording artists of all time. Their early work is characterized by complex song structures, elaborate instrumentation and the theatrical antics of founder member and vocalist , who left the band August 15, 1975. Unable to find a suitable replacement, it was drummer who assumed lead vocal duties. This change, as well as the departure of guitarist , two years later, saw the remaining three members (Phil Collins, keyboardist and bassist/guitarist ) move into more accessible pop-based music. This change in style resulted in a huge growth in Genesis' popularity throughout the 1980s and early 1990s. In 1996 Phil Collins left to concentrate on his solo work and other projects, leaving erstwhile bandmates Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks to forge ahead with new recruit; vocalist . This line-up lasted for one album only (1997's Calling All Stations) and Genesis soon found itself on hiatus after the poor performance and critical reaction of the new album. In 2006  after years of speculation  Phil Collins, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford reformed Genesis for the successful Turn It On Again tour. A reunion involving ex-members Peter Gabriel and Steve Hackett remains much talked-about and unrealised. Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2010 (performer). Band members: ׏  lead vocals, flute, percussion (19671975, 1978, 1982, 1999) ׏  keyboards, backing vocals (19671998, 1999, 2000, 20062007), 12 string acoustic guitar (19671979) ׏  guitar, backing vocals (19671970) ׏ Mick Barnard  guitar (19701971) ׏  guitar (19711977, 1982, 1999) ׏  bass, bass pedals, 6 & 12 string electric guitar, backing vocals (19671998, 1999, 2000, 20062007) ׏  drums, percussion (19671968) ׏  drums, percussion (19681969) ׏  drums, percussion, backing vocals (19691970) ׏  drums, lead & backing vocals (19721996, 1999, 2000, 20062007) ׏  lead vocals (19961998) Touring/session musicians: ׏  drums, percussion (1976) ׏  drums, percussion (19771995, 20062007) ׏  guitar, bass (1978-1995, 2006-present) ׏  drums, percussion (19961998) ׏  drums, percussion (on 1997 album Calling All Stations) ׏  guitar, bass (1998) ׏  drums (2021)

Members

• Peter Gabriel
• Ray Wilson
• Anthony Phillips
• Phil Collins
• Steve Hackett
• Mike Rutherford
• Tony Banks
• John Mayhew
• John Silver
• Chris Stewart

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