Genesis (band)
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| - | '''Peter Brian Gabriel''' (born [[13 February]] [[1950]], in [[Chobham, Surrey|Chobham]], [[Surrey]], [[England]]) is an [[England|English]] [[musician]]. He first came to fame as the [[lead vocals|lead vocalist]] of the [[progressive rock]] group [[Genesis (band)|Genesis]]. After leaving Genesis, Gabriel went on to a successful solo career. More recently he has focused on producing and promoting [[world music]] and pioneering digital distribution methods for music. He has also been involved in various humanitarian efforts. | + | '''Genesis''' are an [[England|English]] [[rock music|rock]] band formed in 1967. With approximately 150 million albums sold worldwide, Genesis are among the top 30 [[List of best-selling music artists|highest-selling recording artists of all time]]. In 1988, the band won a [[Grammy Award]] for [[Grammy Award for Best Concept Music Video|Best Concept Music Video]]. The longest-tenured members of Genesis are [[Phil Collins]], [[Mike Rutherford]], and [[Tony Banks (musician)|Tony Banks]]. [[Peter Gabriel]], [[Anthony Phillips]] and [[Steve Hackett]] were also members of the band in its early days. |
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Genesis are an English rock band formed in 1967. With approximately 150 million albums sold worldwide, Genesis are among the top 30 highest-selling recording artists of all time. In 1988, the band won a Grammy Award for Best Concept Music Video. The longest-tenured members of Genesis are Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford, and Tony Banks. Peter Gabriel, Anthony Phillips and Steve Hackett were also members of the band in its early days.
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