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“My first boyfriend introduced me to The Wall. It was the only interesting thing about him”: Joanne Harris’ prog stars
By Jo Kendall published
She explains why prog makes her think of Barnsley, lists some of her favourite records and recalls taking her daughter to a Genesis tribute show only to hear her say: “Ah yes, Mastodon!”

Debate: “They were never the same after…” What’s the most seismic line-up change in prog history?
By Martin Kielty published
From Yes and Pink Floyd to Dream Theater and Queensryche, most bands have experienced personnel issues over the years. Which change was the best, and which was the worst?

How Genesis wrote one of prog’s wildest epics – with help from a rumoured exorcism
By Mick Wall published
Genesis’ mad 1972 epic is up there with Stairway To Heaven and Shine On You Crazy Diamond

Genesis made rock for hirsute proggers: Then they wrote the song that brought women to their shows
By Paul Lester published
Genesis's first single since becoming a three-piece was a savvy change of tack

“A big chapter was coming to an end. I couldn’t tell anyone”: Genesis and The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway tour
By Daryl Easlea published
The final road trip with Peter Gabriel featured an over-ambitious stage set, performing a double-album no one had yet heard, and dealing with dangerous and deadly mishaps – all while suspecting their singer was going to quit and the band might end

Debate: What’s the greatest concept album of all time?
By Martin Kielty published
The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway is incredible, but were Genesis outdone by Pink Floyd, Dream Theater, Rush, Marillion or even The Kinks?

A new Tony Banks biography is to be published in February
By Jerry Ewing published
Tony Banks: Man Of Spells – The Magician Of Genesis has been written by Genesis biographer Mario Giammetti and will be published in February

How Genesis wrote the career-changing song that confused their fans - and Peter Gabriel
By Mark Blake published
Deceptively straightforward but with a rhythmic banana skin, Genesis's transformation from major cult band to stadium-filling hit-makers started here
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