ReGenesis (band)

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ReGenesis is an English progressive rock tribute band of Genesis. ReGenesis performs mostly material from Genesis' Peter Gabriel era. Formed in the 1994, the band has been through several linup changes, and the last gigging incarnation comprised Andy Hyam (bass), Tony Patterson (vocals, flute), Nigel Appleton (drums), Piers de Lavison (keyboards) and Andy Gray (lead guitar).

In 2001 at the G2 convention ReGenesis performed, for the first time in the UK in 25 years, the entire The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway album. Tours have generally centred around those albums released when Peter Gabriel was in the band, including, in 2003, the whole of Selling England by the Pound. In 2005, on their last major tour, the band recreated the classic Phil Collins era live album Seconds Out, providing an opportunity for former member Jamie Fisher to 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.

For their encore at the convention ReGenesis were joined by John Mayhew for a rendition of The Knife from the 1970 album Trespass he played on.

Following the Convention Andy Hyam and Tony Patterson left the band. After a 12 month hiatus the remaining members have now recruited a bass player, and are actively seeking a new singer. The intention is to be gigging again in early 2008.

[edit] CD Releases

The 2002 Tour Official Bootleg (double CD) - MYSCD 177
Lamb For Supper Live 2001 - MYS 149
ReGenesis Live! (recorded 1998) - MYS 112
Here It Comes Again (recorded at the Robin Hood, Dudley, West Midlands, 18th April 1998) - MYS CD 126