"GTR (album) GTR is the 1986 self-titled debut album and sole official studio release from the short-lived supergroup GTR. The album peaked at No. 11 on the ""Billboard"" 200 chart, and the single ""When the Heart Rules the Mind"" reached No. 14 on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100 singles chart. Another single, ""The Hunter"", peaked at No. 85. The instrumental piece by Steve Howe, ""Sketches in the Sun"", resurfaced on his solo album ""Motif Volume 1"" and again on his ""Anthology"" album. Steve Hackett's ""Hackett to Bits"" was a simplified version of the title track from his ""Please Don't Touch"" album."
"group. Howe expressed interest in working with Hackett, whom Lane then approached. The former Genesis guitarist proved amenable, despite some doubts as to the project setup: his last few solo albums (including the atypical all-classical-guitar project ""Bay of Kings"") had sold disappointingly. Still, he hoped GTR would sustain his prominence as a guitarist and finance future solo work. Once the two guitarists were in place, the group recruited American drummer Jonathan Mover (ex-Marillion, and later to work with Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Alice Cooper), bass guitarist Phil Spalding (ex-Bernie Tormé, Toyah, Mike Oldfield and Original Mirrors) and singer Max"
"John has often appeared as musician and collaborator on his more recent work. In the early 1980s, Hackett moved to Twickenham. Books Steve Hackett Stephen Richard Hackett (born 12 February 1950) is an English musician, songwriter, singer, and producer who gained prominence as the guitarist of the progressive rock band Genesis from 1971 to 1977. Hackett contributed to six Genesis studio albums, three live albums, seven singles and one EP before he left to pursue a solo career. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis in 2010. Hackett released his first"
"Steve Hackett Stephen Richard Hackett (born 12 February 1950) is an English musician, songwriter, singer, and producer who gained prominence as the guitarist of the progressive rock band Genesis from 1971 to 1977. Hackett contributed to six Genesis studio albums, three live albums, seven singles and one EP before he left to pursue a solo career. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis in 2010. Hackett released his first solo album, ""Voyage of the Acolyte"", while still a member of Genesis in 1975. After a series of further solo albums beginning"
"completes the practice daily. Steve Howe (musician) Stephen James Howe (born 8 April 1947) is an English musician, songwriter and producer, best known as the guitarist in the rock band Yes across three stints since 1970. Born in Holloway, North London, Howe developed an interest in the guitar and began to learn the instrument himself at age 12. He embarked on a music career in 1964, first playing in several London-based blues, covers, and psychedelic rock bands for six years, including the Syndicats, Tomorrow, and Bodast. Upon joining Yes in 1970, Howe helped to change the band's musical direction, leading"
"Steve Howe (musician) Stephen James Howe (born 8 April 1947) is an English musician, songwriter and producer, best known as the guitarist in the rock band Yes across three stints since 1970. Born in Holloway, North London, Howe developed an interest in the guitar and began to learn the instrument himself at age 12. He embarked on a music career in 1964, first playing in several London-based blues, covers, and psychedelic rock bands for six years, including the Syndicats, Tomorrow, and Bodast. Upon joining Yes in 1970, Howe helped to change the band's musical direction, leading to more commercial and"
"Anthony Phillips Anthony Edwin Phillips (born 23 December 1951) is an English musician, songwriter, producer and singer who gained prominence as the original lead guitarist of the rock band Genesis, from 1967 to 1970. After Phillips recorded ""From Genesis to Revelation"" and ""Trespass"" with the band, he left in July 1970 and learned to play more instruments before he began a solo career. Phillips released his first solo album, ""The Geese & the Ghost"", in 1977. He continues to release solo albums, including further solo albums, television and film music, collaborations with several artists, and compilation albums of his recordings."
"in 1978, Hackett co-founded the supergroup GTR with Steve Howe in 1986. The group released the self-titled album ""GTR"", which peaked at No. 11 on the ""Billboard"" 200 in the United States and spawned the Top 20 single ""When the Heart Rules the Mind"". When Hackett left GTR in 1987, the group disbanded. Hackett then resumed his solo career. He has released albums and toured worldwide on a regular basis since. Hackett's body of work encompasses many styles; in addition to his work in progressive rock, he has explored pop, blues, world music and classical music on his solo recordings."
"album went to No. 70 in the UK. This was followed, in August 1984, with Hackett returning to rock music in his next release, ""Till We Have Faces"". It demonstrated a merge of his guitar with influences of Brazilian percussion and world music. The album peaked at No. 54 in the UK. In 1986, Hackett formed the supergroup GTR with veteran Yes and Asia guitarist Steve Howe. The group released a gold-selling album, produced by Yes/Asia keyboardist Geoff Downes. The album included ""When the Heart Rules the Mind"", which hit number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100, the highest charting"
"1 in the UK charts and has since been certified Platinum in both the UK and U.S. By 1978, Genesis were a trio of lead singer and drummer Phil Collins, keyboardist Tony Banks and guitarist/bassist Mike Rutherford. They had survived the departure of original frontman Peter Gabriel and guitarist Steve Hackett and released the album ""...And Then There Were Three..."", which included the top ten single ""Follow You Follow Me"". The group were still touring successfully, and enjoyed the songwriting collaborations between the three of them. They decided to take a break before writing and recording a new album, which"
"Mike Rutherford Michael John Cloete Crawford Rutherford (born 2 October 1950) is an English songwriter and musician. He is a founding member of Genesis and one of the band's only two continuous members, the other being keyboardist Tony Banks. Initially serving as Genesis's bass guitarist and backing vocalist, Rutherford also performed most of the band's rhythm guitar parts—frequently on twelve-string guitar—in collaboration with successive Genesis lead guitarists Anthony Phillips and Steve Hackett. Following Hackett's departure from Genesis in 1977, Rutherford assumed the additional role of lead guitarist on the band's studio albums (beginning with ""...And Then There Were Three..."" in"
"forms"". It was responded to by Genesis lead vocalist Peter Gabriel. Genesis, which also comprised keyboardist Tony Banks, bassist Mike Rutherford, and drummer Phil Collins, had lost founding guitarist Anthony Phillips and sought a new, permanent replacement to his temporary replacement Mick Barnard. Gabriel advised Hackett to listen to their last album ""Trespass"" (1970) Hackett auditioned for the group. Hackett's first live gig with Genesis took place at City University, London on 24 January 1971. Hackett's first recording with Genesis was ""Nursery Cryme"" (1971). He helped shape the group's sound by strongly encouraging them to incorporate a Mellotron into the"
"featured keyboard player Matt Clifford in the GTR lineup in order to recreate the studio sound. Songs in the setlist included Genesis and Yes material as well as songs from Hackett and Howe's solo albums. Howe, Hackett and Bacon also appeared as guest VJs on MTV's ""Guest VJ Hour"" in the summer. A show at the Wilshire Theater in Los Angeles recorded for the King Biscuit Flower Hour radio show (and later released on album) demonstrated that the group was extremely tight and well-practiced live. Tracks played included versions of Yes's ""Roundabout"" and a re-working of the Genesis classic ""I"
"Genesis (band) Genesis were an English rock band formed at Charterhouse School, Godalming, Surrey in 1967. The most successful and longest-lasting line-up consisted of keyboardist Tony Banks, bassist/guitarist Mike Rutherford and drummer/singer Phil Collins. Significant former members were guitarist Steve Hackett and original lead singer Peter Gabriel. The band moved from folk music to progressive rock in the 1970s, before moving towards pop at the end of the decade. They have sold 21.5 million albums in the United States, with worldwide sales of between 100 million and 150 million. Formed by five Charterhouse pupils including Banks, Rutherford, Gabriel, and Anthony"
"single ""Follow You Follow Me"" became their highest charting at that point, reaching in the UK and in the US. The album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 1988 for selling one million copies in the US. To further promote it, Genesis toured worldwide with their new live guitarist Daryl Stuermer. The album was remixed in 2007 as part of the ""Genesis 1976–1982"" box set in 5.1 surround sound and a new stereo mix by Nick Davis. In July 1977, the Genesis line-up of singer and drummer Phil Collins, keyboardist Tony Banks, bassist Mike"
"singing along at concerts, and concluded that this musical style could be developed and still remain popular. Kaye concluded that overall it was ""quite a simple album, considering where Yes went onto from there."" Rush singer and bassist Geddy Lee included ""The Yes Album"" among his favourite albums. Genesis keyboardist Tony Banks has said it is his favourite Yes album and that he preferred the band when Kaye was a member. ""It was the addition of Steve Howe's guitar pyrotechnics that finally allowed Yes to find their true identity. ""The Yes Album"" is a giant leap forward,"" wrote J. D."
"intertwined with that of Anthony Phillips or, later, Steve Hackett (keyboard player Tony Banks would occasionally also play 12-string guitar parts to make up a duo or trio). As a rhythm guitar player and writer, Rutherford has favoured melodic, minimalist chords or progressions of single notes, as in Genesis songs ""Follow You Follow Me"", ""Turn It On Again"" and ""Invisible Touch"", or the Mike and the Mechanics song ""The Living Years"". Rutherford assumed lead guitar duties for Genesis in 1977. Previously he had made occasional lead guitar contributions to Genesis music if they were best played by him (such as"
"with Genesis. Caryl's audition was unsuccessful; bassist/guitarist Mike Rutherford thought he was not a good fit for the group (they selected Steve Hackett in January 1971 as their new lead guitarist, following a stint with Mick Barnard). From 1970 to 1975, Collins played drums and percussion, and sang (largely backing) vocals on Genesis albums and in their live shows. His first album recorded with the band, ""Nursery Cryme"", was recorded and released in 1971. ""For Absent Friends"", an acoustic track written by Collins and Hackett, is the first Genesis song with Collins on lead vocals. He sang ""More Fool Me"""
"of ""Foxtrot"" might not like the album, but should keep an open mind. Genesis have been cited as a principal influence on the neo-progressive rock subgenre that emerged in the 1980s, featuring bands including Marillion and Pallas. Steve Hackett's work in Genesis influenced guitarists such as Brian May of Queen, Alex Lifeson of Rush, and Eddie Van Halen of Van Halen. Iron Maiden founder Steve Harris cites Gabriel-era Genesis as one of his main influences, stating ""Supper's Ready"" as his joint all-time favourite song in an interview with ""Prog"". Genesis were also an influence on post-punk artists such as Simple"
"favourites and featured as a regular part of the band's live setlist into the 1980s. In May 1973, the Genesis line-up of frontman and singer Peter Gabriel, keyboardist Tony Banks, bassist and guitarist Mike Rutherford, guitarist Steve Hackett and drummer Phil Collins completed their 1972–1973 tour supporting their previous album ""Foxtrot"" (1972). The tour marked the band's first full scale North American tour which drew positive responses, but journalists were still criticising the band and comparing them to other progressive rock bands of the time such as Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Jethro Tull, and Pink Floyd. Charisma pushed to release"
"the exception of a Japanese mini-LP CD released in 2006, until a deluxe 2-CD version was released in 2015. GTR (album) GTR is the 1986 self-titled debut album and sole official studio release from the short-lived supergroup GTR. The album peaked at No. 11 on the ""Billboard"" 200 chart, and the single ""When the Heart Rules the Mind"" reached No. 14 on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100 singles chart. Another single, ""The Hunter"", peaked at No. 85. The instrumental piece by Steve Howe, ""Sketches in the Sun"", resurfaced on his solo album ""Motif Volume 1"" and again on his ""Anthology"" album."
"band was when Ponty played him ""A Trick of the Tail"", and a television clip showing Gabriel singing in costume. A chance meeting with drummer Chester Thompson, who had replaced Bill Bruford as their touring drummer in 1976, convinced Stuermer to go for the audition. His audition with Rutherford took place in early 1978 in New York City, and landed the spot on the same day. He retained the role of lead guitarist and bass player with the band from 1978 to 1992: he also rejoined them for the 2007 Turn It On Again Tour. During Genesis's break in activity"
"time. The album has continued to attract critical praise and was reissued with a new stereo and 5.1 surround sound mix as part of their 2008 ""Genesis 1970–1975"" box set. By the end of 1971, Genesis consisted of frontman and singer Peter Gabriel, keyboardist Tony Banks, bassist and guitarist Mike Rutherford, guitarist Steve Hackett and drummer Phil Collins. They had played around 400 gigs in the UK, but had yet to achieve commercial success. However, they had begun to become popular abroad; their 1970 album ""Trespass"" had reached in Belgium, while 1971's ""Nursery Cryme"" had reached in Italy. The Italian"
"to The Trojan Rubber Co. In 1972, the Van Halen brothers formed a band called Genesis featuring Eddie as lead vocalist/guitarist, Alex on drums, and Mark Stone on bass. They initially rented a sound system from David Lee Roth but decided to save money by letting him join as lead vocalist even though his previous audition(s) had been unsuccessful. By 1974, the band decided to replace Stone, so Michael Anthony, bassist and lead vocalist from local band Snake was auditioned. Following an all-night jam session, he was hired for bass and backing vocals. The band later changed its name to"
"Chris Stewart) in 1967, to form Genesis (with Mike buying his first bass), in January 1967. Anon (band) Anon were one of two bands made up of pupils from Charterhouse School in Surrey, whose members went on to form the progressive rock band Genesis with another band from the same school, called Garden Wall. The band formed in May 1965 and split up in December 1966. It originally consisted of Rivers Jobe (bass), Richard Macphail (vocals), Anthony Phillips (lead guitar), and Rob Tyrrell (drums). They were later joined by future Genesis guitarist/bassist Mike Rutherford on rhythm guitar. During a short"
"Mick Barnard Mick Barnard was a guitarist in the UK rock band The Farm (sometimes called Farm, and not to be confused with the 1980s/1990s British band of the same name). He was also the guitarist of the band Genesis for a brief time, following the departure of founding member Anthony Phillips. After leaving Genesis, Barnard embarked on a successful career in audio engineering, founding the Bel Digital Audio company in 1975. Genesis' final concert with the ""Trespass"" line-up (Tony Banks, Peter Gabriel, Mike Rutherford, Anthony Phillips, John Mayhew) was on 18 July 1970, after which Phillips left the band."
"to join Yes for 1980's ""Drama"". He later helped form and then managed Asia, which emerged from the collapse of Yes in early 1981. Lane came up with the band name having introduced vocalist/bassist John Wetton to ex-Yes guitarist Steve Howe. In the late 1980s, Lane managed a rival group of former Yes members, Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe (ABWH). Lane also managed GTR, also including Steve Howe. He became manager to Rick Wakeman (a member of Yes and then ABWH) in the 2010s and was announced as the manager of a new supergroup of former Yes members, Anderson, Rabin and"
"late 1980s and early 1990s, Gabriel lived with actress Rosanna Arquette. He has resided in Wiltshire for many years; he runs Real World Studios from Box, Wiltshire. He previously lived in the Woolley Valley near Bath, Somerset. In 2010, he joined a campaign to stop agricultural development in the valley, which had also inspired his first solo single, ""Solsbury Hill"", in 1977. Peter Gabriel Peter Brian Gabriel (born 13 February 1950) is an English singer, songwriter, and record producer who rose to fame as the original lead singer and flautist of the progressive rock band Genesis. After leaving Genesis in"
"Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe. He has worked as producer and/or collaborator with David Sancious, Chris Difford (of ""Squeeze""), James Sonefeld (Hootie and the Blowfish), Erin Moran, Steven Harris (ex-The Cult, Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction), and Ashley Reaks (Younger Younger 28s). Dunnery was one of the candidates invited to audition as a lead singer and frontman for Genesis following Phil Collins' departure in 1996 (although the position ultimately went to Ray Wilson). He also played in the reformed 1960s beat/prog band The Syn between 2008 and mid-2009. Dunnery's musical approach is diverse. His early musical influences were progressive rock"
"Fender Telecaster, Zemaitis Amps: Vox AC-30's reissues, Marshall Gilby Clarke Gilbert ""Gilby"" J. Clarke (born August 17, 1962) is an American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer best known for a 3-year tenure as the rhythm guitarist of Guns N' Roses, replacing Izzy Stradlin in 1991 during the Use Your Illusion Tour. Following his departure from the group, Clarke went on to forge a solo career as well playing guitar with Slash's Snakepit, Kat Men, Heart, Nancy Sinatra, Kathy Valentine (of the Go-Go's), MC5 and forming his own group Rock Star Supernova with members of Metallica and Mötley Crüe. Clarke's"
"Dewtron Dewtron (Design Engineering (Wokingham) Ltd. or D. E. W. Ltd.) were a small British manufacturer of modular synthesizers which were sold to customers in kit form or as built units. It was founded by Brian Baily on 5 February 1964 in Wokingham, Berkshire. By 1970 the company's products included oscillators, voltage controlled amplifiers, sample and hold and envelope shapers. Mike Rutherford used a Dewtron ""Mister Bassman"" bass pedal synthesizer on Genesis albums from ""Nursery Cryme"" (1971) onwards, before replacing it with a Moog Taurus I for the album ""A Trick of the Tail"" (1976). Yes' frontman Jon Anderson used"
"Richard Macphail Richard Paul Macphail (born 17 September 1950, Bedford, Bedfordshire) is an English musician, road manager, and business owner best known for his relationship with the rock band Genesis from their formation in 1967 to 1973. Macphail was the vocalist for Anon, one of the two bands formed at Charterhouse School in Godalming, Surrey, the other being Garden Wall. In 1967, members of the two groups formed the first line-up of Genesis. Macphail then joined The Austin Hippy Blues which also featured Harry Williamson, who later wrote and performed music with Macphail's old band mate and original Genesis guitarist"
"John Mayhew (musician) John Mayhew (27 March 1947 – 26 March 2009) was the third drummer for the progressive rock band Genesis. He replaced previous drummer John Silver in August 1969. He appears on the album ""Trespass"" as well as the ""Genesis Archive 1967-75"" and ""Genesis 1970–1975"" box sets. He was replaced in August 1970 by Phil Collins. Mayhew grew up in Ipswich with his brother Paul who was some ten years older. His parents parted and John, who by then was in his teens, went with his father. After that he saw very little of his brother, who had"