"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 moniker Genesis; 1) Genesis was an English rock band formed at Charterhouse School, Godalming, Surrey, in 1967. The band's longest-existing and most commercially successful line-up consisted of keyboardist Tony Banks, bassist/guitarist Mike Rutherford and drummer/singer Phil Collins. In the 1970s, during which the band also included singer Peter Gabriel and guitarist Steve Hackett, Genesis were among the pioneers of progressive rock. Banks and Rutherford were the only constant members of the group. The group were formed by five Charterho… read more
There are at least three bands using the moniker Genesis; 1) Genesis was an English rock band formed at Charterhouse School, Godalming, Surrey, in 1967. The band's longest-existing and… read more
There are at least three bands using the moniker Genesis; 1) Genesis was an English rock band formed at Charterhouse School, Godalming, Surrey, in 1967. The band's longest-existing and most commercially successful line-up consiste… read more