Genesis

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Genesis are an English rock band formed in 1967. With approximately 150 million albums sold worldwide, Genesis are among the top 30 highest-selling recording artists of all time. In 1988 Genesis won a Grammy Award for Best Concept Music Video. Genesis' members have included Peter Gabriel, Mike Rutherford, Tony Banks, Steve Hackett and Phil Collins, all of whom have achieved success as solo artists.

Genesis began as a 1960s pop band playing moody, simple guitar-driven melodies. During the 1970s Genesis evolved into a progressive rock band and began to incorporate complex song structures and elaborate instrumentation, while Genesis concerts took on a more theatrical tone. This second phase was characterised by lengthy performances such as the twenty-three minute "Supper's Ready" and, in 1974, the concept album The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. The 1980s saw Genesis produce more accessible pop music based on melodic hooks; this change of direction gave Genesis their first number one album in the United Kingdom, Duke, and their only number one single in the United States, "Invisible Touch".

Genesis have changed personnel several times. Collins, previously the band's drummer, replaced Gabriel as lead singer in 1975, and was replaced by former Stiltskin singer Ray Wilson for the 1997 album Calling All Stations. Due to the commercial failure of that album, Genesis announced an indefinite hiatus. In October 2006, Collins, Rutherford and Banks reunited for a world tour.

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