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Phil Collins and Aaron Bond
“I didn’t realise just how prog Genesis were”: When Rivers Meet’s Aaron Bond came late to the prog party

By Julian Marszalek Published

Blues guitarist discusses his passion for Phil Collins and co’s latterday work

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Genesis in 1976
Peter Gabriel’s exit could have finished Genesis. Instead Phil Collins stepped up

By Mark Blake Published

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

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BERLIN, GERMANY - MAY 08: British singer and guitarist Steve Hackett performs live on stage during a concert at the Uber Eats Music Hall on May 8, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Frank Hoensch/Redferns)
“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

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

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Debate: What was the best prog album of 1976?

By Martin Kielty Published

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?

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A portrait of Marc Riley
“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

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

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Genesis posing for a photograph in 1980
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

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

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20 best reissues of 2025
The 20 best prog reissues of 2025

By Prog Magazine Published

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?

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New issue of Prog is on sale now! The essential end-of-year issue!

By Jerry Ewing Published

Featuring Steven Wilson, Genesis, Marillion, Yes, David Gilmour, Rush, EBB, Martin Barre, Steeleye Span and more...

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

By Martin Kielty Published

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?

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Genesis posing for a photograph in the early 1970s
How Genesis wrote one of prog’s wildest epics – with help from a rumoured exorcism

By Mick Wall Published

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

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