Genesis is a British rock band formed in 1967. They are best known for their progressive and psychedelic music, as well as their theatrical live shows.
Genesis is a British rock band that formed in 1967. The original lineup consisted of Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford, Anthony Phillips, and Phil Collins. The band has gone through several lineup changes over the years, but the core members have remained the same.
Genesis is known for their progressive rock sound, which combines elements of classical, jazz, and folk music. They are also known for their complex and often theatrical live performances. The band has released 15 studio albums, with their most successful being Selling England by the Pound (1973) and Invisible Touch (1986).
Genesis has sold over 100 million albums worldwide, making them one of the best-selling music artists of all time. They have also won numerous awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for “Invisible Touch” in 1987.
The band has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010, and their influence on progressive rock and pop music has been widely acknowledged. They have also been credited with helping to popularize the concept album format.
Genesis has been cited as an influence by many other artists, including U2, Radiohead, and Coldplay. They have also been credited with helping to popularize the concept album format.
The band continues to tour and perform, and their most recent album, Calling All Stations (1997), was their first studio album in over a decade. They have also released several live albums and compilations, and their most recent live album, Live Over Europe 2007, was released in 2008.