BAND | The Book Of Genesis

The Story of the Book

Recreation of Genesis live, live!

The Book of Genesis focus on the "classic" Gabriel/Hackett period of Genesis from Trespass to Wind & Wuthering albums.

We offer a fully costumed show featuring all the classic Gabriel era costumes which turns a show into a theatrical "event".

This is supplemented with synchronised slides video, and lighting.

We also play themed shows such as performing the whole of the "Genesis Live album" or the "Six of the Best" set list .

We include the early era favourites and some variety for the rest of the 3 hour show including one or two surprises.

The Band

Nige Betteridge

Peter Gabriel/Phil Collins

Nige is the singer for the Book of Genesis. With a great voice somewhere in between Gabriel & Collins. He is also a drummer allowing us double drumming shows at larger venues.

Equipment: 1970s era recreation drum kit.

Howard Boder

Tony Banks

Howard is classically trained and has been playing Genesis since 13 so it was his dream to take on the role of Tony Banks.

Equipment: Hammond SK1 Organ, Manikin Memotron, Yamaha Piano, Yamaha Synth, Yamaha 12 string guitar. Yes he likes Yamaha.

Kirk Watson

Mike Rutherford

Kirk has many roles on stage playing multiple instruments during the show. He also sings backing.

Equipment: 'Rickenbacker’ double neck-bass/12-string, bass guitar, bass pedals, 12 string acoustic guitar, assorted effects pedals

Andy Welsford

Phil Collins

Andy is the drummer from Romeo’s Daughter and the former drummer for Meat Loaf, and Then Jerico.

His experience and precision is a great bonus to the band. He also sings backing vocals.

Equipment: drums and percussion.

Dave Mason

Steve Hackett

Dave is a pro guitar teacher and tech giving him the right background to take on the demanding role of Steve Hackett.

Equipment: Black "les Paul" Gibson, various pedals and strawberry jacket.

Mike Morton

Peter Gabriel/Phil Collins

After many years, Mike has taken a step back. We appreciate his stage presence which has made our shows fun and exciting. He has an original band "The Gift" which will be taking much of his spare time but he will still be a part of the "family" as a backup.

Equipment: Costumes, masks, and tambourines.

Ryan Watson

Lighting

Ryan is an essential member of the crew as he puts on the video, slides and lighting.

He does a fantastic job if we say so ourselves.

Vince Cooper

Sound

Vince is familiar with all the Genesis songs and does a great job at the sound.

An essential member of the crew.

Simon Beever

Stage Manager

Simon helps out at some of our key gigs as stage manager....to herd us all into one place when needed!

I guess we've now given the game away as to who is the fox!

Anton Dluzewski

Photography

Anton first saw us at the Tropic at Ruislip in 2009 and has been photographing us ever since!

He is very skilled at his craft capturing the essence of our shows with wonderful pictures.