![]() ![]() Not only did Genesis survive these cultural changes, they actually thrived because of them - constantly discovering new ways to restructure their sound. ![]() Very few prog bands outlived the arrival of punk and new-wave - or at least not with their dignity intact. During their prime-era prog-rock run in the early ’70s, with Peter Gabriel as frontman, Genesis either represented the genre at its peak of bloat or expressiveness during the ’80s, with Phil Collins on vocals, they were selling out stadiums - and labeled as creative sell-outs - with their polished, streamlined pop-rock.īut Genesis managed to persevere for three decades - partly due to their immense virtuosity and melodic craftsmanship, but also because of their musical breadth. Genesis’ loyal fans and outspoken critics love and hate the band for the exact same reasons.
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