Tony Banks
Biography: Anthony George Banks (born 27 March 1950) is an English musician, songwriter, and film composer primarily known as the keyboardist and founding member of the rock band Genesis. Banks is also a prolific solo artist, releasing six solo albums that range through progressive rock, pop, and classical music. Banks co-founded Genesis in 1967 while studying at Charterhouse as their keyboardist and one of their principal songwriters and lyricists. He became a prolific user of the Hammond T-102 organ, Mellotron, ARP Pro Soloist, and Yamaha CP-70 piano. In the band's earliest years Banks would play acoustic guitar for some of the mellow and pastoral songs. In 2010, Banks was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis. In 2011, he was included on MusicRadar's list of the 27 greatest keyboard players of all time. In 2015, he was named "Prog God" at the Progressive Music Awards.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: March 27, 1950
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Known For
Genesis | The Last Domino?
2021-09-04
Genesis | The Last Domino?
Overview: Genesis – The Last Domino? follows Tony Banks, Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford and their crew as they build and rehearse their Last Domino tour. Despite the complications and uncertainties of the global COVID pandemic, and without confirmed dates, the band made the decision to spend the time and money so they would be prepared once the world returned to normal. The film follows the creative and emotional processes involved and features band interviews and live performances from the spectacular yet-to-be-seen show.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-09-04
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Genesis: When in Rome 2007
2008-05-23
Genesis: When in Rome 2007
Overview: "When in Rome" is a live DVD by the legendary British rock band Genesis, capturing their performance at Circus Maximus in Rome, Italy, on July 14, 2007, during their highly acclaimed "Turn It On Again Tour." This tour marked the reunion of the band's classic lineup of Phil Collins, Tony Banks, and Mike Rutherford. The decision to make the Rome concert free was a heartfelt gesture of gratitude from Genesis to their Italian fans, who had been loyal supporters since the band's early days in the 1970s. This extraordinary event drew an estimated audience of over 500,000 people, not only from Italy but from all over Europe, making it one of the largest concerts in terms of audience size ever recorded.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-05-23
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Genesis | In Concert
1977-01-31
Genesis | In Concert
Overview: Genesis In Concert, filmed in 1976 during the band's tour supporting the album A Trick Of The Tail, was the first long-form concert video featuring Phil Collins as lead vocalist, taking over from Peter Gabriel who had left the previous year. Supplementing Collins at percussion during this tour was Yes & King Crimson drummer Bill Bruford, whom Collins was a fan of and who volunteered for the job until a permanent touring drummer could be found. The movie combines film of two shows: one at the Apollo Theatre in Glasgow, Scotland on July 9, 1976, and one at Bingley Hall in Staffordshire, England on July 10, 1976. Long out of print on VHS and laserdisc, the film resurfaced as an extra on the band's 2007 CD+DVD reissue of A Trick Of The Tail. Setlist: I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe) • Fly on a Windshield [abbreviated] • The Carpet Crawlers • The Cinema Show [abbreviated] • Entangled • Supper's Ready [excerpt] • Los Endos
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-01-31
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Genesis | Live at Shepperton Studios
1973-10-31
Genesis | Live at Shepperton Studios
Overview: Recorded live at Shepperton Studios, Borehamwood, UK, on October 30 & 31, 1973 The tracks: 1. Opening credits 2. Watcher of the Skies 3. Dancing with the Moonlit Knight 4. I Know what I Like (In Your Wardrobe) 5. The Musical Box 6. Supper's Ready
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-10-31
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Genesis | Live in Poland
1998-01-31
Genesis | Live in Poland
Overview: This DVD captures the band's performance in Poland in 1998 during the Calling All Stations tour. Live In Poland features vocalist Ray Wilson, who replaced Phil Collins for the band's final album and tour. Includes the hits 'Land of Confusion,' 'Lamb Lies Down on Broadway,' 'Invisible Touch' and more.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-01-31
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Genesis | Songbook
2001-09-25
Genesis | Songbook
Overview: When Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford joined forces in the late sixties, their intentions were not to be recording artists but rather songwriters. That initial plan soon fell by the wayside when they secured a record deal and became Genesis, progressing from the underground scene with such albums as "Trespass" and "Nursery Cryme," to become household names with the addition of drummer/singer Phil Collins and such chart topping albums as "We Can't Dance" and "Invisible Touch." By talking to the individual members of the group, discover what they consider to be their favorite Genesis songs, and why certain songs have a special place in the Genesis story. Song include: I Can't Dance, Invisible Touch, Follow You Follow Me, The Musical Box, Supper's Ready, I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe), The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, Afterglow, Misunderstanding, Turn It On Again, Mama, Land of Confusion.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-09-25
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Genesis | Live: The MAMA Tour - National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham
1984-02-26
Genesis | Live: The MAMA Tour - National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham
Overview: Genesis Live - The Mama Tour is a 1985 home video featuring footage from a Genesis concert in February 1984. It was filmed at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England, and directed by Jim Yukich.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-02-26
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Genesis: The Video Show
2005-06-17
Genesis: The Video Show
Overview: This Video Show DVD traces the band's history during the height of their popularity with Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford, and Tony Banks as the main force behind their success. Peter Gabriel appears in a 1999 version of "The Carpet Crawlers." The DVD features classic MTV staples like "Land of Confusion," "Invisible Touch," and "I Can't Dance." Now visually digitally remastered, this is the first time all of the Genesis promotional videos have become available on DVD. In addition, rare BBC footage of "Paperlate" is included.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-06-17
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Genesis - The Way We Walk: Live in Concert
1993-03-29
Genesis - The Way We Walk: Live in Concert
Overview: A live performances from the We Can't Dance tour filmed on 8 November, 1992 at the Earls Court Exhibition Centre in London.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-03-29
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Genesis | Three Sides Live
1981-11-28
Genesis | Three Sides Live
Overview: Three Sides Live is a 1981 concert film of the Abacab tour by British rock band Genesis. It tied in with the double live album of the same name. The songs featured are mostly from the group's then most recent albums Duke and Abacab, plus a medley that comprises extracts from The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway ("In the Cage" and "The Colony of Slippermen") and Selling England by the Pound ("The Cinema Show"), leading into "Afterglow" from Wind & Wuthering.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-11-28
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Genesis | A Midsummer Night's Dance
1992-08-02
Genesis | A Midsummer Night's Dance
Overview: Genesis live at the "We can't dance" tour, Knebworth Park, Hertfordshire, UK, 2nd August 1992. Tracks: DVD 1 ----- 1. Land of Confusion 2. No Son of Mine 3. Driving the Last Spike 4. Old Medley (Dance on a Volcano / The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway / Musical Box / Firth of Fifth / I Know What I Like (including small parts of Follow You Follow Me / That's All / Your Own Special Way / Stagnation) 5. Throwing It All Away 6. Fading Lights 7. Jesus He Knows Me DVD 2 ----- 1. Home By the Sea / Second Home By the Sea 2. Hold on My Heart 3. Domino: i) In The Glow of the Night ii) The Last Domino 4. Drum Duet 5. I Can't Dance Encore: 6. Tonight Tonight Tonight 7. Invisible Touch 8. Turn it On Again
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-08-02
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Genesis | Live in Düsseldorf
2007-06-26
Genesis | Live in Düsseldorf
Overview: On June 27th 2007, Genesis was playing a sold out show on their "Turn it on again"-Tour at Düsseldorfs LTU Arena. This show was broadcast live and uncut via satellite in selected cinemas in the UK and in Sweden.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-06-26
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Genesis | Come Rain or Shine
2008-05-20
Genesis | Come Rain or Shine
Overview: Come Rain or Shine is an unusually frank and humorous music documentary about the band Genesis getting back together for their first tour in 15 years. Director Anthony Mathile followed the band for nearly a year to create this film which explores the relationship of three band members and the mechanics, decisions, and debacles that go into producing a stadium tour for a legendary band of this scale. This "rockumentary" was released as part of the "When in Rome" boxset, that was released in 2008 as a registration of the live show that Genesis performed in Rome, the last show in their European tour. The camera accompanies Genesis through all periods of tour preparation, from the first rehearsals in New York to the moment in autumn 2007 when the final bars of The Carpet Crawlers fade away.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-05-20
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Genesis | Live at Wembley Stadium
1989-05-22
Genesis | Live at Wembley Stadium
Overview: Invisible Touch Tour is a live video by the English rock band Genesis, released in 1988 on Virgin Music Video. It was the first concert ever shot in High Definition and cameras and lenses had to be flown in from the USA and Japan. It was directed by Jim Yukich and produced by Paul Flattery of FYI. It was edited at the band's facilities known as The Farm by Jerry Behrens and David Foster. It documents the band's four sold out shows at Wembley Stadium in London between 1–4 July 1987 at the end of their Invisible Touch Tour promoting their thirteenth studio album, Invisible Touch. A limited edition release included a CD single containing the live version of "Domino" as performed on the video. In 2003, the video was reissued on DVD and renamed Genesis Live at Wembley Stadium.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-05-22
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Classic Albums: Phil Collins - Face Value
1999-10-21
Classic Albums: Phil Collins - Face Value
Overview: A rare and welcome insight into Phil Collins' prodigious musical talent and the fascinating story of his first solo record. Collins first enjoyed international success as the drummer of Genesis and then as lead singer after Peter Gabriel left the band. In 1981, however, Face Value launched him as a solo artist and remains, in many ways, his most exciting and unusual music offering. Face Value was immediately a worldwide hit, entering the British charts at Number 1, spending almost six years in the Top 75, and selling in excess of 12 million copies. The album went on to make the U.S. Top 10, earning a gold record. This documentary includes several previously unseen performances, as well as rare home movies, unique photographs and documents from Phil's own private archives, and insights into the music from an eclectic range of musicians who worked on the album.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-10-21
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From Genesis To Revelation
1998-01-01
From Genesis To Revelation
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Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1998-01-01
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Genesis: Total Rock Review
2006-08-29
Genesis: Total Rock Review
Overview: With approximately 150 million albums sold worldwide, Genesis are one of the highest selling recording groups of all time. From being one of the most revered bands of the 1970s led by Peter Gabriel, they went on to achieve massive commercial success in the Phil Collins era and have made a lasting impression on musical history. Combining extensive archive footage of performances with penetrating interviews with the band and the critics, this film offers a comprehensive review of the changing face of Genesis, and provides key insights to the music which shaped their career.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-08-29
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Genesis | Live At Belgium TV Studio - PopShop'72
1972-03-01
Genesis | Live At Belgium TV Studio - PopShop'72
Overview: The most riveting Peter Gabriel-era Genesis video comes from a year earlier. For one reason or another, they found themselves playing a 30-minute set for Belgian TV in March 1972. These are the kinds of events often left in the dustbin of history but, somehow, a pretty stellar copy got out. The group performs early prog classics "The Fountain of Salmacis," "Twilight Alehouse," "The Musical Box" and "The Return of the Giant Hogweed." 1. Fountain of Salmacis 2. Twilight Alehouse 3. The Musical Box 4. Return of the Giant Hogweed
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-03-01
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Genesis ¦ Live on Midnight Special
1973-12-20
Genesis ¦ Live on Midnight Special
Overview: Genesis performed on The Midnight Special January 25, 1974
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-12-20
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Three Dates with Genesis
1978-08-21
Three Dates with Genesis
Overview: Documentary covering three gigs during Genesis' 1978 'And Then There Were Three...' tour.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-08-21
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Genesis | Live in London: The Lyceum Tapes May 6, 1980
1980-05-06
Genesis | Live in London: The Lyceum Tapes May 6, 1980
Overview: Genesis - Two Night Stand - First Night - 6th May 1980 - Lyceum Ballroom, London, England. Tracks are: Deep In The Motherlode / Dancing With The Moonlit Knight / Carpet Crawlers / Squonk / One For The Vine / Behind The Lines / Duchess / Guide Vocal / Turn It On Again / Duke's Travels / Duke's End / Say It's Alright Joe / The Lady Lies / Ripples (Last Part) / In The Cage / Slippermen / Afterglow / Follow You Follow Me / Dance On A Volcano / Drum Duet / Los Endos / I Know What I Like Total Running Time : 2:20:34
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-05-06
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Genesis in Liverpool
1980-12-31
Genesis in Liverpool
Overview: Granada Television (UK) documentary, following Genesis on their 1980 Duke tour.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-12-31
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The Making of the MAMA Album
1984-01-31
The Making of the MAMA Album
Overview: The production of Genesis's eponymous 1983 studio album is captured by Phil Collins on his video camera.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-01-31
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Genesis | Live in London: The Lyceum Tapes May 7, 1980
1980-05-07
Genesis | Live in London: The Lyceum Tapes May 7, 1980
Overview: Two nights (May 6th and 7th, 1980) capturing the band with a foot between two worlds — their prog rock roots and their growing pop music sensibilities. Right before their explosion to stadiums and arenas, this intimate show looks back at the band that once was.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-05-07
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Genesis | MAMA Tour Rehearsal
1983-12-31
Genesis | MAMA Tour Rehearsal
Overview: Recording of the first half of the Mama tour's setlist from a rehearsal tape. The location and person behind the camera are not confirmed, but the location is likely Dallas, TX, and the person filming is likely Jim Yukich, the man behind several of the Genesis and Phil Collins music videos. (Genesis Central on YouTube)
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-12-31
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Genesis: Together and Apart
2014-10-04
Genesis: Together and Apart
Overview: A feature-length documentary about one of the most successful British bands in rock music. The film recounts their extraordinary musical story, exploring the songwriting and the emotional highs and lows.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-10-04
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Genesis | Live at Montreux 1987
1987-05-16
Genesis | Live at Montreux 1987
Overview: Highlights of a May 1987 set in Montreux, Switzerland.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-05-16
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Genesis | Members Only DVD
2008-01-03
Genesis | Members Only DVD
Overview: Feature-length documentary that goes behind-the-scenes and into the front row with Genesis on their "Turn it on Again" world tour.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-01-03
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Genesis | Opening Night
1992-01-13
Genesis | Opening Night
Overview: Following Genesis in their preparation for the We Can't Dance tour, 1992.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-01-13
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Genesis | Live at Bataclan, Paris
1973-01-10
Genesis | Live at Bataclan, Paris
Overview: Recorded live at the Bataclan Club in Paris on 10 January 1973
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-01-10
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Genesis: Invisible Touch Tour
1988-06-09
Genesis: Invisible Touch Tour
Overview: Genesis plays at London's Wembley Stadium from on July 1 to 4, 1987 as part of their "Invisible Touch" world tour.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-06-09
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Genesis: Behind the Music and in Their Own Words
2012-03-19
Genesis: Behind the Music and in Their Own Words
Overview: This penetrating independent film review draws on the media announcements of Steve Hackett, Phil Collins, Tony Banks and Michael Rutherford to produce a frank and candid firsthand appraisal of the Genesis phenomenon.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-03-19
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Genesis | Melody 74
1974-02-12
Genesis | Melody 74
Overview: Recorded at ORTF TV Studios, 12 February 1974 for Paris Melody Programme 1. I Know What I Like 2. Supper's Ready
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-02-12
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Genesis | Live
1973-07-20
Genesis | Live
Overview: Genesis First Live Concert Album
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-07-20
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Genesis | Live... Tonight
2011-05-21
Genesis | Live... Tonight
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Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-05-21
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Inside Genesis: The Gabriel Years 1970-1975
2005-03-21
Inside Genesis: The Gabriel Years 1970-1975
Overview: In the beginning, there was Gabriel. Music critics and musicians review the works of groundbreaking British band Genesis from 1970-75, when Peter Gabriel was front man. This comprehensive look at the band's work during the Gabriel Era features footage from a number of European television companies and rare performances of "The Knife," "Stagnation," "The Musical Box," "The Fountain of Salmacis" and many other songs.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-03-21
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Genesis:| Up Close and Personal
2007-06-12
Genesis:| Up Close and Personal
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Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2007-06-12
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Genesis: Turning It On Again
2007-05-15
Genesis: Turning It On Again
Overview: This unique 3-DVD collection is the definitive critical overview of the work of Genesis. Taking the viewer on a journey from the band's early days through to the more recent past, the programs feature fascinating archive interviews with Phil Collins, Steve Hackett, Tony Banks and Michael Rutherford; also on hand to provide expert analysis of the music is a team of leading rock journalists and music industry insiders. And then there’s the music – featured here are superb tracks from the ground breaking Gabriel era and the bands later years as a commercial super group, including I Know What I like (In Your Wardrobe), Supper’s Ready, The Musical Box, In The Cage, The Knife, Turn It On Again and many more.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-05-15
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Genesis: A History
1991-07-02
Genesis: A History
Overview: Documentary tracing the history of perhaps the most dominant progressive rock group of the '70s and '80s: Genesis. Featuring rare concert and television footage, as well as previously unreleased interviews with current and past band members.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-07-02
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VH1 Behind The Music: Genesis
1999-12-12
VH1 Behind The Music: Genesis
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Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-12-12
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Inside Genesis: 1975-1980
2004-01-01
Inside Genesis: 1975-1980
Overview: Spanning the years 1975 to 1980, this music-rich review traces a tumultuous but pivotal time for Genesis, an era that saw the band lose lead singer Peter Gabriel and learn to rely on the vocal prowess and pop sensibilities of drummer Phil Collins. Extras include bonus tracks of former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett, who left the band in 1977, performing "Please Don't Touch" and "In the Quiet Earth."
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-01-01
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Phil Collins: A Life Less Ordinary
2002-11-04
Phil Collins: A Life Less Ordinary
Overview: A detailed profile of the life and career of musician Phil Collins.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-11-04
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Genesis | No Admittance
1992-12-31
Genesis | No Admittance
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Genres: Music
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1992-12-31
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Prog Rock Britannia
2009-01-02
Prog Rock Britannia
Overview: Overview of Prog Rock history in the UK: Documentary about progressive music and the generation of bands that were involved, from the international success stories of Yes, Genesis, ELP, King Crimson and Jethro Tull to the trials and tribulations of lesser-known bands such as Caravan and Egg.
Genres: Documentary Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-01-02
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Genesis: From the Beginning
1986-01-01
Genesis: From the Beginning
Overview: MTV Sunday special about the history of the English rock band, Genesis.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-01-01
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Prog Rock At The BBC
2009-01-01
Prog Rock At The BBC
Overview: Compilation of some of the greatest names and British bands in what they still dare to call prog rock, filmed live in the BBC studios in the early 1970s. Expect to see stadium names like Yes, Genesis and Emerson, Lake and Palmer alongside much-loved bands of the era including Caravan, Family, Atomic Rooster and more.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-01-01
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Genesis | ... And Then There Were Three ...
1978-04-07
Genesis | ... And Then There Were Three ...
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Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-04-07
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Genesis | Selling England By the Pound
1973-10-13
Genesis | Selling England By the Pound
Overview: The fifth studio-album from English progressive-rock band Genesis.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-10-13
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Genesis - Genesis
1983-10-03
Genesis - Genesis
Overview: Genesis’ self-titled 1983 album, including hits like Mama and Silver Rainbow.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-10-03
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