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Genesis history: The “Turn It On Again” reunion tourGenesis history: The “Turn It On Again” reunion tour
On 11 June 2007, Genesis started their “Turn It On Again” reunion tour in Helsinki. It saw the return of Phil Collins on vocals.

Review: Genesis – Archive I 1967 – 1975 (1998)Review: Genesis – Archive I 1967 – 1975 (1998)
In June 1998, Genesis released their first of two “Archive” box sets: “Archive 1967 – 1975” covers the era with Peter Gabriel as lead vocalist.

Genesis history: The last show of “The Lamb” tourGenesis history: The last show of “The Lamb” tour
On 22 May 1975, Genesis played the last show of their ambitious “The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway” tour. It was also their last gig with Peter Gabriel as lead

Review: Genesis – A Winter’s Tale (1968)Review: Genesis – A Winter’s Tale (1968)
On 10 May 1968, the second single of Genesis’ first album was released. Like its predecessor and its successor, it flopped. Here’s the tale of “A Winter’s Tale”.

Genesis history: Ray Wilson announced as new lead vocalistGenesis history: Ray Wilson announced as new lead vocalist
On 6 June 1997, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford of Genesis announce the band’s new lead singer after Phil Collins’ departure: 28 year old Ray Wilson.

Review: Genesis – 3×3 (EP/1982)Review: Genesis – 3×3 (EP/1982)
In May 1982, Genesis released “3×3”, an extended-play featuring three previously unreleased tracks from their 1981 album “Abacab”.

Genesis history: “We Can’t Dance” in Tampa – The story of the 1992 tourGenesis history: “We Can’t Dance” in Tampa – The story of the 1992 tour
Tampa, Florida, 17 May 1992. Genesis leave the stage at the fourth show of their gigantic “We Can’t Dance” tour after just two songs. They leave behind an almost rioting

Genesis history: Live at the Roundhouse 1970Genesis history: Live at the Roundhouse 1970
On 11 March 1970, Genesis played one of their biggest gigs of their early career at the Atomic Sunrise Festival at the Roundhouse Club in London. The event featured artists

Genesis history: The Rainbow shows in January 1977Genesis history: The Rainbow shows in January 1977
Genesis started their “Wind & Wuthering” tour at the Rainbow Theatre in London on 1st January 1977. They played the venue for three nights. Those shows were the first with