Genesis are an English rock band formed at Charterhouse School, Godalming, Surrey, in 1967. The band's most commercially successful line-up consists of keyboardist Tony Banks, bassist/guitarist Mike Rutherford and drummer/singer Phil Collins. The 1970s line-up featuring singer Peter Gabriel and guitarist Steve Hackett was among the pioneers of progressive rock. The group were formed by five Charterhouse pupils, including Banks, Rutherford, Gabriel, and Anthony Phillips, and named by former Charterhouse pupil Jonathan King, who arranged for them to record several singles and their debut album From Genesis to Revelation in 1968. After splitting from King, the band began touring, signed with Charisma Records and became a progressive rock band on Trespass (1970). Following Phillips' departure, Genesis recruited Collins and Hackett and recorded Nursery Cryme (1971). Their live shows began to feature Gabriel's theatrical costumes and performances. Foxtrot (1972) was their first hit in the UK and
Genesis es una banda de rock inglesa formada en la Charterhouse School, Godalming, Surrey, en 1967. La formación más exitosa comercialmente de la banda consiste en el tecladista Tony Banks, el bajista/guitarrista Mike Rutherford y el baterista/cantante Phil Collins. La serie de 1970 con el cantante Peter Gabriel y el guitarrista Steve Hackett fue uno de los pioneros del rock progresivo. El grupo fue formado por cinco estudiantes de Charterhouse, incluyendo Banks, Rutherford, Gabriel y Anthony Phillips, y fue nombrado por el ex alumno de Charterhouse Jonathan King, quien los organizó para grabar varios singles y su álbum debut From Genesis to Revelation en 1968. Después de separarse de King, la banda comenzó a dar gira, firmó con Charisma Records y se convirtió en una banda de rock progresivo en Trespass (1970). Después de la salida de Phillips, Genesis recrutó a Collins y Hackett y grabó a Cryers en vivo (1971).