"Mama" was the first single from Genesis' 1983 self-titled album. Instantly recognizable from its harsh drum machine introduction, which leads into minimalist synthesizer lines in minor keys and finally Phil Collins' reverb-laden voice, "Mama" serves notice that the album which follows will be considerably darker than previous efforts. It remains the band's biggest commercial success in the UK, reaching #4 on the UK Singles Chart, but was less popular in the US, only reaching #73 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also made #7 on the Dutch Top 40. The tr… read more
"Mama" was the first single from Genesis' 1983 self-titled album. Instantly recognizable from its harsh drum machine introduction, whi… read more
"Mama" was the first single from Genesis' 1983 self-titled album. Instantly recognizable from its harsh drum machine introduction, which leads into minimalist synthesizer … read more
There are at least three bands using the name Genesis: 1. Genesis were an English rock band formed at Charterhouse School in Godalming, Surrey, in 1967. The band's most commercially successful and longest-lasting line-up consisted of keyboardist Tony Banks, bassist and guitarist Mike Rutherford, and drummer and singer Phil Collins. In the 1970s, with singer Peter Gabriel and guitarist Steve Hackett, Genesis became one of the pioneers of progressive rock. Banks and Rutherford have been the only members to remain throughout the band's history. The band was initially formed b… read more
There are at least three bands using the name Genesis: 1. Genesis were an English rock band formed at Charterhouse School in Godalming, Surrey, in 1967. The band's most commercially su… read more
There are at least three bands using the name Genesis: 1. Genesis were an English rock band formed at Charterhouse School in Godalming, Surrey, in 1967. The band's most commercially successful and longest-lasting line-up consisted… read more