1967-77
Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/genesis/
Official Site: http://genesis.m3w.com/main.html
Genesis formed in 1967 by Tony Banks and Michael Rutherford. Peter Gabriel, Anthony Phillips, and Chris Stewart rounded out the lineup. They signed a contract in 1968 with Decca and dubbed themselves "Genesis." This caused some confusion as record stores placed their albums with Christian Music as opposed to Prog Rock. By the time they recorded their first album, they switched drummers with John Silver replacing Chris Stewart.
The Silent Sun (1968): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp4b4tcZ7Rc
Another drummer change…John Mayhew replaced John Silver. Gabriel tried to attract attention by wearing bizarre costumes during their live performances. His efforts paid off. People noticed.
The Knife (Part 1) (1971): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z3EJNgjBmo
By this point, they had developed a cult following. Anthony Phillips developed stage fright and left the band. He was replaced by Mick Barnard and then finally Steve Hackett. At the same time, Phil Collins replaced Mayhew on drums.
Supper’s Ready (1972): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M58wE8GTGp4
Steve Hackett pioneered the tapping technique Eddie Van Halen made popular and sweep-picking that became a fad in the 80s.
Dancing with the Moonlight Knight (1973): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdD6L4cKKU8
Genesis released the classic The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway in 1974.
I Know What I Like in Your Wardrobe (1974): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_EYU75uhKk
The Carpet Crawlers (1975): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtzgBJ13vro
Peter Gabriel then left the band to embark on a solo career. Phil Collins became the lead singer after Genesis auditioned over 400 singers. This led Chester Thompson to join the live act to handle drum duties to free up Collins.
Your Own Special Way (1977): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyuT9bNPQXw
Match of the Day (1977): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYk_uNA395M
Meanwhile, Hackett decided to leave Genesis leaving Banks, Rutherford, and Collins to plod on.
Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/genesis/
Official Site: http://genesis.m3w.com/main.html
Genesis formed in 1967 by Tony Banks and Michael Rutherford. Peter Gabriel, Anthony Phillips, and Chris Stewart rounded out the lineup. They signed a contract in 1968 with Decca and dubbed themselves "Genesis." This caused some confusion as record stores placed their albums with Christian Music as opposed to Prog Rock. By the time they recorded their first album, they switched drummers with John Silver replacing Chris Stewart.
The Silent Sun (1968): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp4b4tcZ7Rc
Another drummer change…John Mayhew replaced John Silver. Gabriel tried to attract attention by wearing bizarre costumes during their live performances. His efforts paid off. People noticed.
The Knife (Part 1) (1971): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z3EJNgjBmo
By this point, they had developed a cult following. Anthony Phillips developed stage fright and left the band. He was replaced by Mick Barnard and then finally Steve Hackett. At the same time, Phil Collins replaced Mayhew on drums.
Supper’s Ready (1972): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M58wE8GTGp4
Steve Hackett pioneered the tapping technique Eddie Van Halen made popular and sweep-picking that became a fad in the 80s.
Dancing with the Moonlight Knight (1973): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdD6L4cKKU8
Genesis released the classic The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway in 1974.
I Know What I Like in Your Wardrobe (1974): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_EYU75uhKk
The Carpet Crawlers (1975): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtzgBJ13vro
Peter Gabriel then left the band to embark on a solo career. Phil Collins became the lead singer after Genesis auditioned over 400 singers. This led Chester Thompson to join the live act to handle drum duties to free up Collins.
Your Own Special Way (1977): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyuT9bNPQXw
Match of the Day (1977): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYk_uNA395M
Meanwhile, Hackett decided to leave Genesis leaving Banks, Rutherford, and Collins to plod on.
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