Genesis

Peter Gabriel’s exit could have finished Genesis. Instead Phil Collins stepped up

By Mark Blake published 2 February 26

The quartet attempted to continue as an instrumental group, then sorted through hundreds of audition tapes, before realising they already had their new vocalist

“I could have ‘guitarist for Genesis and Yes’ on my CV”: Why Steve Hackett didn’t take up Chris Squire’s Yes offer

By Dom Lawson published 26 January 26

Hackett was in reflective mood when he released 2019 album At The Edge Of Light – which he described as not remotely progressive, explaining why that was a good thing

Debate: What was the best prog album of 1976?

By Martin Kielty published 24 January 26

Punk might have been on the rise but Rush, Genesis, Jon Anderson, Van der Graaf Generator, Kansas, Alan Parsons, Camel and Soft Machine released records that became all-time greats. But which one is your favourite – and why?

“Somebody threw a toilet roll at Peter Gabriel. He threw it back and it landed just below me. I had that bog roll on my windowsill for years!” Marc Riley’s prog world

By Rob Hughes published 15 January 26

Turned on by Genesis, Beefheart, Zappa and Can, the former member of The Fall and The Creepers continues to smuggle prog into his radio shows

It was in a weird time signature and their ex-singer struggled to play it, but this song helped turn Genesis into pop stars

By Mark Blake published 3 January 26

Turn It On Again would be a huge turning point for Genesis

The 20 best prog reissues of 2025

By Prog Magazine published 1 January 26

Long-awaited cuts from Pink Floyd, Genesis, Rush, Mike Oldfield and many more got the deluxe treatment over the past 12 months. Is your favourite on our list?

“My first boyfriend introduced me to The Wall. It was the only interesting thing about him”: Joanne Harris’ prog stars

By Jo Kendall published 17 December 25

She explains why prog makes her think of Barnsley, lists some of her favourite records and recalls taking her daughter to a Genesis tribute show only to hear her say: “Ah yes, Mastodon!”

Debate: “They were never the same after…” What’s the most seismic line-up change in prog history?

By Martin Kielty published 16 December 25

From Yes and Pink Floyd to Dream Theater and Queensryche, most bands have experienced personnel issues over the years. Which change was the best, and which was the worst?

How Genesis wrote one of prog’s wildest epics – with help from a rumoured exorcism

By Mick Wall published 22 November 25

Genesis’ mad 1972 epic is up there with Stairway To Heaven and Shine On You Crazy Diamond