Genesis Trivia Quiz

Answer: Phil Collins

At first, only four members joined forces to write music, without the intent of necessarily performing. These were Peter Gabriel (vocals), Mike Rutherford (bass and guitar), Tony Banks (keyboard), and Anthony Phillips (guitar). Chris Stewart (drums) joined when it looked as though a purely song-writing endeavor was not going to work.

Phil Collins didn't join the group until 1970.

Answer: From Genesis to Revelation

During the recording process, drummer Chris Stewart (who had been with the group to record their first single) was replaced by John Silver. At King's suggestion, the album featured a collection of songs based on the bible, and subsequent poor mixing and packaging left the album with very poor release numbers (initial sales of approximately 650).

Following that shambles, the members of Genesis split with King (and Decca Records) to try and make their own go of it.

Answer: The Silent Sun

The band wrote "The Silent Sun" specifically to capture the attention of Jonathan King as a producer. While that relationship ultimately didn't work out, it was enough to get the band started with an official album (on which "The Silent Sun" does appear). It was released as a single in 1968, a full year before their first album.

Answer: False

John Mayhew was the name of the drummer who joined Genesis following the release of their debut album in 1969. Collins did not join the group until after "Trespass" had been recorded. At the same time that Collins joined, Anthony Phillips (guitar) left and was replaced by Mick Barnard, who didn't stay long before also being replaced by Steve Hackett.

Again, the album was not overly well received upon its release. It was virtually ignored by music press at the time, and an example of why could be seen in a writeup made after the 1974 re-release that stated "It's spotty, poorly defined, at times innately boring, and should be avoided by all but the most rabid Genesis fans." (quote from Wikipedia)

Answer: Phil Collins

Reportedly, the band went through 400 potential singers before settling on one of their own to take over, effectively reducing the band's size from five to four. Phil Collins had been acting in the role of a backup vocalist, as well as being the band's drummer.

Answer: Steve Hackett

In all, Hackett stayed with the group from 1970 until 1977, contributing to six studio albums, three live albums, and seven singles before deciding to pursue his own solo career.

Following his tenure with Genesis, Hackett went on to co-found the group GTR with Steve Howe.

Answer: True

"Duchess" was the first track by Genesis to use a drum machine, and in subsequent albums it saw much more use. Collins also used it extensively for his own solo works.

The album "Duke" moved the band firmly into the '80s pop genre, and out of the progressive rock of the '70s.

Answer: Invisible Touch

"Invisible Touch" was the 13th studio album by Genesis, and the five songs that made the U.S. top-five were:

"Throwing It All Away", "In Too Deep", "Tonight, Tonight, Tonight", "Land of Confusion" and "Invisible Touch".

The album also reached number one in the U.K. and number 3 in the U.S.

Answer: We Can't Dance

"We Can't Dance" also had very successful hits, namely:

"No Son of Mine", "Hold on My Heart", "I Can't Dance" and "Jesus He Knows Me".

As an album, it peaked at number four on the North America Billboard 200.

After recording this album (and subsequent tour), Phil Collins eventually left the group in 1996 to focus on his own music. After a long search, vocalist Ray Wilson was chosen to replace Collins as lead vocalist. He, along with Banks and Rutherford, recorded Genesis' last studio album of the millennium in 1997. It was entitled "Calling All Stations".

Answer: 2007

The announcement of the (then) impending tour was made on November 7th, 2006, with the actual tour occurring the following summer in two legs: a 12-country tour of Europe, followed by a tour in North America.

Despite rumors of potential new albums or endeavors, by the time 2011 arrived, the only new productions by Genesis were an album of the 2007 tour and a compilation box set.

On March 4th, 2011, Phil Collins announced his retirement from his music career, citing health problems.

On September 27th of the same year, Peter Gabriel was quoted in Rolling Stone Magazine (on the subject of a possible reunion), "I won't say never ever, but it's in the outside department of the betting shop... if you stick with the stuff that nourishes you the most then you'll probably be the happiest."