Origin Godalming, Surrey, England Genres Progressive rock,art rock,pop rock,progressive pop,soft rock Discography Genesis discography Years active 1967–2000,2002,2006–2007,2020–2022 Genesis were 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.