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Genesis (Band)

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Genesis is an English rock band formed in 1969 around school friends Peter Gabriel (vocals), Mike Rutherford (bass, guitars) and Tony Banks (keyboards). Phil Collins (drums) and Steve Hackett (lead guitar) joined in 1970, and they had success with a number of progressive rock albums through the 1970s. After Gabriel left the band in 1975, Collins took on the dual role as lead vocalist and drummer. After Hackett left in 1977 the band continued as a three piece having a number of more pop-oriented hits through the 1990s.

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15 Mar, 2010

Inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Mike RutherfordPhishRock & Roll Hall of FameRock & Roll Hall of Fame0 Comments

Genesis is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame during the 25th induction ceremony. Phish plays Watcher of The Skies. Rutherford:

I think at my age, any accolade is enjoyed. It’s nice to be inducted into something.

Phish inducts Genesis to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2010