Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, or Genesis? Quiz

Answer: Peter Gabriel

"Games Without Frontiers" was released on the album "Peter Gabriel", oh wait, that was the name of each of his first four albums. "Games Without Frontiers" was released in 1980 on his third studio album. The anti-war message of the single included Kate Bush on backing vocals. They also worked together later on "Don't Give Up".

Answer: Genesis

The 1972 album "Foxtrot" gave us the early Genesis track, "Supper's Ready". Genesis was a progressive rock band at this stage of their career and with lead singer Peter Gabriel they were not afraid to push the envelope. "Supper's Ready" clocked in at over twenty three minutes long. When it was performed live, Gabriel was known to wear different costumes for the performance.

Answer: Genesis

The 1983 album, "Genesis", was the band's twelfth studio album. Peter Gabriel was no longer with the group for many years and Phil Collins was the lead singer and drummer. "Mama" was almost seven minutes long on the album and the single edit was 5:18. The music video zoomed on Phil's face and a maniacal laugh was a highlight of the single.

Answer: Phil Collins

In 1985, Phil Collins released the single "Take Me Home" on his "No Jacket Required" album. The song reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. During Phil's solo concerts, he often concluded his set with "Take Me Home". The buoyant single featured backing vocals by Sting from the Police and former bandmate, Peter Gabriel.

Answer: Phil Collins

Phil Collin's signature song is "In The Air Tonight" released on his 1981 debut album, "Face Value". The song's lyrics speak of a drowning and urban legends have sprung that Phil actually witnessed such an event. The song's most defining moment is an epic drum solo that has fans air-drumming when the song's crescendo hits.

Answer: Genesis

On 1986's album, "Invisible Touch", Genesis had turned a major corner. The progressive rock band of the 1970s that would include extended solos that lasted over ten minutes was now releasing soft rock love songs like "In Too Deep". The fans loved their softer side and "In Too Deep" went to number three on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.

The song was later featured in the film, "American Psycho".

Answer: Peter Gabriel

Do you remember the scene in the 1989 film, "Say Anything", where Lloyd Dobler, played by John Cusack, held up a giant boombox and played "In Your Eyes" for his girlfriend? That memorable scene was an iconic moment in 1980s film history. The song went to number one on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart for Peter Gabriel. Along with "Sledgehammer", it was evidence that Peter Gabriel could do very well commercially if he chose that route.

Answer: Peter Gabriel

Peter Gabriel's solo material often contained deep lyrical structure and he was not afraid to take on political issues that meant a lot to him. Peter's song, "Biko", was released in 1980 and was dedicated to Steven Biko, a South African anti-apartheid activist.

While not a commercial hit, "Biko" incorporated African drums, lyrics in Xhosa, and was a groundbreaking song for its creative approach. The song "Biko" inspired others to step up in opposition to the apartheid government in South Africa and led to projects like the "Sun City" single.

Answer: Genesis

"No Reply At All" was the lead single from "Abacab" in the United States for Genesis. It was the first major pop-sounding record from Genesis and included a lively horn arrangement credited to the "EWF Horns". EWF stood for Earth, Wind, and Fire. The single reached number two on the U.S. Hot Rocks Singles chart in 1981.

Answer: Phil Collins

Check out what a career transformation for Phil Collins occurred by 1999. After starting with the musically complex progressive work with early Genesis, Phil recorded a soundtrack for an animated Disney film in 1999. "Two Worlds" was the theme for "Tarzan". The soundtrack also included the Academy Award winning song "You'll Be In My Heart" by Phil Collins.