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“I just didn’t feel I could pull off the things Peter Gabriel did. I said: ‘I’ll give it a go but don’t expect me to wear costumes!’” Phil Collins’ first show as Genesis frontman

By Chris Roberts published 17 August 23

It took the revamped band months of worry off stage but just half an hour of fun on stage to secure their future in 1976

“The others realised they couldn’t stop me because it was too close to the show… I got away with it, although it was a close-run thing”: How Peter Gabriel developed his Genesis frontman act

By Hugh Fielder published 14 July 23

It may have caused conflict, but his insistence on sticking with his artistic vision paid off in countless ways

Steve Hackett previews Foxtrot At Fifty live album with Watcher Of The Skies video

By Martin Kielty published 14 July 23

16-track release was filmed in Brighton during 2022 tour

Segments of five classic progresssive rock album covers

A beginner's guide to progressive rock in five essential albums

By Jerry Ewing published 16 June 23

50 years on from its arrival, arguments still rage about what exactly constitutes progressive rock - but there's no quibbling about these five essential albums, surely?

Watch high quality footage of peak Genesis performing on US TV in 1974

By Fraser Lewry last updated 5 June 23

Genesis are the latest act to be uploaded to the Midnight Special's ever-growing online archive - classic footage of The Musical Box and Watcher Of The Skies now online

Rare Genesis, Camel, Mike Oldfield test pressings up for grabs in charity auction

By Jerry Ewing published 25 May 23

This year's White Label Auction in Aid of The BRIT Trust takes place on June 6

Aylesbury Friars: the story of a venue

By Kris Needs published 23 May 23

The Buckinghamshire venue was instrumental in furthering the careers of David Bowie, Genesis, VdGG, King Crimson, Marillion and more

Healing Hands: Steve Hackett in The Prog Interview

By Mark Blake published 24 March 23

The former Genesis guitarist discusses new album The Night Siren, his time in Genesis and his 'Nurofen hands'!

Steve Hackett announces Foxtrot at Fifty North American tour

By Fraser Lewry published 21 March 23

Former Genesis man Steve Hackett will undertake a lengthy North American tour to mark the 50th anniversary of the band's classic Foxtrot album

"I was never a show off!" - Tony Banks in The Prog Interview

By Chris Roberts published 23 February 23

Prog sat down with Genesis keyboard player Tony Banks upon the release of his classical album Five to discuss his shift into classical music and his career in general

Genesis and Sting made more money last year than The Rolling Stones, Taylor Swift, Brad Pitt, the South Park guys and you and me

By Louder published 14 February 23

Genesis and Sting top Forbes' 2022 list of the entertainment industry's highest earners

Watch earliest known footage of Genesis with Phil Collins as lead singer

By Jerry Ewing published 30 January 23

Genesis played at Toronto's Maple Leaf Hall on March 31, 1976, their fifth ever show with Phil Collins as lead singer

Genesis announce five disc BBC box set featuring previously unreleased material

By Jerry Ewing published 12 January 23

Genesis BBC Broadcasts will be released as 53-track 5-CD and 24-track triple-LP sets in March

The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway cover art detail

Genesis: The story behind The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway's transformational artwork

By Classic Rock Magazine published 31 December 22

Genesis ditched their pastoral watercolours for The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway, their concept piece about a New York street urchin

Genesis, Peter Gabriel and Six Of The Best

By Daryl Easlea published 11 December 22

It's the reunion prog fans probably want more than any other. It happened just once. In 1982. And this is the story...

Genesis: Selling England By The Pound cover art

Genesis: Selling England By The Pound - Album Of The Week Club review

By Classic Rock Magazine published 21 November 22

Selling England By The Pound was strikingly complex yet often deceptively simple, and it heralded a different Genesis in so many ways

The story of Genesis and Nursery Cryme

By Daryl Easlea published 12 November 22

With new drummer Phil Collins and guitarist Steve Hackett bolstering their ranks, Genesis pushed the boat out with album No. 3

New Genesis book takes unique approach to band's 50-year career

By Jerry Ewing published 9 November 22

Play Me My Song – The Music Of Genesis will be published on March 17.

It's Six Of The Best from Genesis on the cover of the new issue of Prog, on sale now!

By Jerry Ewing published 21 October 22

Plus Marillion, Van der Graaf Generator, Arena, Threshold, King's X, Cosmograf, Porcupine Tree, Big Big rain and more...

Red Hot Chili Peppers' John Frusciante compares Genesis to The Beatles, praises Kurt Cobain and Eddie Van Halen

By Paul Brannigan published 18 October 22

RHCP guitarist John Frusciante discusses his influences on the new Chili Peppers album, Return of the Dream Canteen

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