Birth of Michael John Cloete Crawford Rutherford
Birth of Michael John Cloete Crawford Rutherford, later Genesis bassist, guitarist and founding member.
Role range: 1950-
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Mike Rutherford Biography and Timeline
Follow Mike Rutherford through 13 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Mike Rutherford, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
13Distinct records
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1950–2021Years on this page
1950
1967
Genesis
Gabriel founds Genesis while a pupil at Charterhouse School with bandmates Tony Banks, Anthony Phillips, Mike Rutherford, and drummer Chris Stewart
Genesis
Co-founds Genesis and remains central to the band as bassist, guitarist and songwriter.
Role range: 1967-2022
1969
From Genesis to Revelation
Plays bass and guitar on From Genesis to Revelation during the band's early pop period.
Role range: 1967-2022
1973
Selling England by the Pound
Plays on Selling England by the Pound as Genesis refine a distinctly English progressive sound.
Role range: 1967-2022
1974
The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
Plays bass and guitar on The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway during the Gabriel-era peak.
Role range: 1967-2022
1978
And Then There Were Three
Continues Genesis as a trio with Banks and Collins after Hackett's departure.
Role range: 1967-2022
1981
Abacab
Plays on Abacab as Genesis adopts a cleaner and more modern early-1980s sound.
Role range: 1967-2022
1983
That's All
Plays on That's All, a concise pop single from the self-titled Genesis album.
Role range: 1967-2022
1986
Land of Confusion
Plays on Land of Confusion, a politically themed hit from Invisible Touch.
Role range: 1967-2022
1991
I Can't Dance
Plays guitar on I Can't Dance, a sardonic hit from We Can't Dance.
Role range: 1967-2022
2007
Turn It On Again Tour
Tours again with Genesis as the group returns to stadium audiences.
Role range: 1967-2022
2021
The Last Domino Tour
Performs with Genesis on The Last Domino tour in Birmingham.
Role range: 1967-2022
Records, sources and methodology
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