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Genesis
Genesis


Background information
Origin Godalming, Surrey, England
Genre(s) Rock
Progressive Rock
Pop Rock
Years active 1967—1999
Label(s) Decca Music Group
Virgin Records
Atlantic Records
Atco Records
Rhino Records
Charisma Records
Associated acts Phil Collins
Brand X
Tony Banks
Mike Rutherford
Peter Gabriel
Steve Hackett
Anthony Phillips
GTR
Mike + The Mechanics
Stiltskin
Gordian Knot
Chester Thompson
Website Website
Members
Phil Collins
Tony Banks
Mike Rutherford
Former members
Peter Gabriel
Steve Hackett
Anthony Phillips
John Mayhew
John Silver
Chris Stewart
Ray Wilson



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U2 Crowned Biggest Earning Music Act In 2009 Ahead Of Bruce Springsteen

March 1, 2010
U2 Crowned Biggest Earning Music Act In 2009 Ahead Of Bruce SpringsteenU2 were the biggest earning music act in America in 2009, beating the likes of Bruce Springsteen and Madonna.

The Irish band made a total of $109million from record sales, royalties and their 360 Degree tour.

Springsteen banked $58million, while Madonna earned $47million in 2009, according to Billboard.

Coldplay were the biggest earning British act on the list at number eight with $27million.

Other acts on the countdown included Pink, Britney Spears and the late Michael Jackson, who grossed $17.3 million.

(by Jason Gregory)



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