Genesis were an English progressive rock band from Godalming, Surrey. Formed in January 1967, the group originally consisted of lead vocalist and flautist Peter Gabriel, guitarist Anthony Phillips, bassist and guitarist Mike Rutherford, keyboardist Tony Banks and drummer Chris Stewart. The band's most recent lineup featured constant members Rutherford and Banks, alongside drummer and vocalist Phil Collins (who first joined in 1970), augmented for live shows by touring musicians, bassist and guitarist Daryl Stuermer, drummer Nic Collins and backing vocalists Daniel Pearce and Patrick Smyth.