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  • Duke (1980) – Genesis
    The Album That Defined a New Era for Genesis On March 28, 1980, Genesis released Duke, an album that marked a return to their roots as a band that thrived on jamming and improvisation.

    After years of bringing in individually written songs, the trio rediscovered …

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  • Phil Collins’ Departure from Genesis in 1996
    On March 28, 1996, Genesis officially announced Phil Collins’ departure in a press release titled: “Genesis end twenty-year experiment, decide to replace Peter Gabriel as vocalist.” It marked the end of an era.

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  • The End of the Invisible Touch Tour – Wembley, July 4, 1987
    On July 4, 1987, Genesis wrapped up their massive Invisible Touch tour with the fourth consecutive sold-out show at Wembley Stadium.

    The band …

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  • How Phil Collins Joined Genesis
    On 4 August 1970, Phil Collins officially became the drummer for Genesis. Genesis had released Nursery Cryme the year before and had played their first show overseas in Brussels in early 1972.

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    At just 17 years old, Peter Gabriel was already making his mark. …

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  • Genesis at Reading Festival 1971
    Peter Gabriel performs with a broken ankle – and Genesis gain new fans On 26 June 1971, Genesis performed at the Reading Festival for the very first time.

    Several shows in Europe followed and after their return to the UK, they began writing their next album Foxtrot, which, for …

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  • Invisible Touch (1986) – Genesis
    Phil Collins: ‘The mid-1980s was the biggest we ever got.’1 By the mid-1980s, there were longer gaps between Genesis albums.

    Genesis in 1993 1993 was a relatively quiet year for Genesis. The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway: A Bold New Chapter …

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  • A Winter’s Tale (1968) – Genesis
    On 10 May 1968, Genesis released their second single.

    It was only the fourth night of Genesis’ massive We Can’t Dance tour when the band had to leave the stage early after just two songs. …

    Continue reading “Peter Gabriel: ‘Why I Quit Genesis’ – Melody Maker 6 September 1975”

  • Calling All Stations (1997) – Genesis

    After Phil Collins’ departure from Genesis in 1996, the remaining two members Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford kept writing music and hired a new singer: Ray Wilson, born in 1968, known as lead vocalist of the band Stiltskin.

  • ‘Peter Gabriel Quits Genesis’ – Melody Maker 23th August 1975
    A week after The Melody Maker had rumoured about Peter Gabriel’s decision to leave Genesis, the departure was confirmed with the cover story ‘Genesis Seek New Singer’.

    Personal experiences, including Mike Rutherford’s …

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  • November 7, 2006: Genesis reunite for the ‘Turn It On Again’ Tour 2007
    On November 7, 2006, Genesis fans received long-awaited news during a press conference at the May Fair Hotel in London.

    Following their massive …

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  • Peter Gabriel: ‘Why I Quit Genesis’ – Melody Maker 6 September 1975
    Peter Gabriel’s press announcement about why he has quit Genesis, published in The Melody Maker on 6 September 1975.

    From the whimsical and eccentric Gabriel-era to Collins’ more down to earth reign, Genesis walked the line between boundary-pushing creativity and commercial appeal.

    Constantly striving for something more than the obvious.

    Trey Anastasio

    2010 Hall of Fame Essay

    If rock bands adjusted their names according to their history, we should be welcoming Regenesis into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this evening...

    Written By Ashley Kahn

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    This is the signature that appears on the inductee’s plaque at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to officially commemorate their induction.

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    Peter Gabriel
    Phil Collins
    Steve Hackett
    Tony Banks

    • The legendary British rock band Genesis has officially announced their 2025 World Tour, coinciding with the release of their much-anticipated new album, That’s All.This marks the band’s first studio album in over a decade, signaling a triumphant return to the music scene.​

    The album, That’s All, is slated for release on March 15, 2025, and promises a nostalgic journey through Genesis’s signature sound, blending new compositions with reimagined classics.The original trio—Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford, and Tony Banks—have reunited to craft an experience that pays homage to their storied musical journey .​

    Following the album’s release, Genesis will embark on a global tour beginning June 1, 2025, at London’s O2 Arena.The tour will span multiple continents, including North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, with performances at iconic venues such as Madison Square Garden in New York, Accor Arena in Paris, Tokyo Dome in Japan, and the Sydney Opera House.

    In a statement, Mike Rutherford expressed the band’s enthusiasm: “We’ve been quietly working on this album for some time, and we’re ready to bring it to our fans.

    Peter Gabriel, however, chose not to attend. The four classmates from Charterhouse were in their late …

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  • Ray Wilson Announced as New Genesis Frontman
    On June 6, 1997, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford announced the new lead singer of Genesis following Phil Collins’ departure: 28-year-old Ray Wilson.

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    • Two bands for the price of one. Not only was it the band’s last release with Phil Collins before his departure, but it also became their final UK number-one album. Peter Gabriel writes why he left Genesis The news of Peter Gabriel’s departure from Genesis had first leaked in various music magazines from July 1975 onwards.

    Phil …

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  • Phil Collins’ First Show as Genesis Frontman
    In 1975, Peter Gabriel left Genesis, leaving the band without a lead singer.