Banks, Tony: Genesis

Tony Banks is the group's songwriter, keyboard player and a surviving founder member. Peter Gabriel was also a founder member but left in 1975 to pursue a successful solo career. Phil Collins joined Genesis in 1970 and 15 years later, whilst taking time out from the group, he became one of the world's bestselling solo male artists, before finally quitting in 1996. Vocalist Mike Rutherford, also a surviving founder, has had a successful parallel career with Mike & the Mechanics. Peter Gabriel is a successful solo artist and was front man of Genesis. Mike Rutherford was a founding member of Genesis. Tony Banks was a founding member of Genesis.