ReGenesis (band)
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| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Genres | Progressive rock |
| Years active | 1994-present |
| Labels | Mystic Records |
| Website | Official website |
| Members | Nigel Appleton Doug Melbourne Tony Patterson Tom Janssen Nick Loebner |
| Past members | Andy Hyam Steve Marsh Glyn Protheroe Jamie Fisher Piers de Lavison Andy Gray Shaun Hunt |
ReGenesis are an English progressive rock tribute band of Genesis. ReGenesis perform mostly material from Genesis' Peter Gabriel era. Formed in 1994, the band have been through several lineup changes, and the latest incarnation comprises founding members Nigel Appleton (drums) and Doug Melbourne (keyboards), along with Tony Patterson (vocals, flute), Tom Janssen (lead guitar) and Nick Loebner (bass and 12-string guitars).
ReGenesis was founded in 1994 by drummer Nigel Appleton, bassist Andy Hyam, and keyboardist Doug Melbourne, along with guitarist Steve Marsh and vocalist Glyn Protheroe.
The band toured regularly and established a solid fan base throughout the UK - especially in London, where they have played shows at the London Astoria, The Shepherds Bush Empire and the O2 Academy in Islington. They have also toured in Belgium and Holland. Tours have generally centred on those albums released when Peter Gabriel was in the band.
ReGenesis appeared in Mojo magazines 'Top Ten Tribute Bands' and also featured briefly in Channel 4s 'Top 10 Progressive Rock Bands' in the section devoted to Genesis.
The band's first lineup change came in late 1998 when Glyn Protheroe departed the band to be replaced by Tony Patterson. The band's lineup then remained stable until the "Lamb For Supper" tour of 2001 when the lineup was augmented by second drummer Jamie Fisher, who departed following the conclusion of that tour. Prior to this tour, at the G2 convention ReGenesis performed the entire The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway album. The show featured all new props, costumes as well as projected images and movie footage created specially for the show.
The next year was one of transition for ReGenesis, as first Andy Gray joined the band to replace the departing Steve Marsh, and subsequently Doug Melbourne left the band to focus on family life and was replaced by Piers de Lavison.
In 2005, the band recreated the classic Phil Collins era live album Seconds Out, providing an opportunity for former member Jamie Fisher to briefly rejoin as second drummer.
Members of ReGenesis have forged links with Steve Hackett and his brother John Hackett. Both have attended various shows, and Tony Patterson appears on John's 2005 album "Checking Out Of London". Tony, Andy Hyam and Andy Gray all joined John on stage for his set at the 2006 Genesis Convention along with brother Steve.
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