The band Genesis is a lot of things to a lot of people. For most, the name evokes memories of the popular three-piece lineup, featuring Phil Collins on lead vocals, who peppered radio with numerous Top 40 hits and MTV with music videos like “Abacab,” “That’s All,” and “Land of Confusion.” For others, they’re the pinnacle of 1970s progressive rock, led by charismatic lead singer Peter Gabriel, who left the band in 1975 and refashioned himself into a pop hit machine equal to his old band, leaving his fingerprint on pop culture with hits like “Solsbury Hill,” “Shock the Monkey,” and “Sledgehammer.” What many casual listeners may not know is that the band came together while the Beatles were still in mop tops and issued their debut single in the shadow of “The Magical Mystery Tour.” In his latest article for the Strange Brew, author Scott G. Shea takes a look at the genesis of Genesis. It’s Part 1 of 2.

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