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Michael John Cloete Crawford Rutherford (born 2 October 1950) is an English guitarist, bassist, songwriter and singer, best known as co-founder & lead guitarist/bassist of the rock band Genesis. Rutherford and keyboardist Tony Banks are the group's two continuous members.
Mike and the Mechanics (stylised as Mike + The Mechanics) are an English rock supergroup formed in Dover in 1985 by Mike Rutherford, initially as a side project during a hiatus period for his other group Genesis.
- 1985–2004, 2010–present
Mike Rutherford will return with Mike and the Mechanics for a tour referencing the group’s biggest hit: He’s confirmed 30 UK shows on the Looking Back: Living the Years 2025 Tour in the spring ...
Feb 11, 2014 · He is the author of Pigs Might Fly: The Inside Story of Pink Floyd, Is This the Real Life: The Untold Story of Queen, Magnifico! The A–Z Of Queen, Peter Grant, The Story Of Rock's Greatest Manager and Pretend You're in a War: The Who & The Sixties. Mike Rutherford celebrates his birthday on October 2.
Apr 17, 2019 · The guitarist and songwriter talks about the new album Out of the Blue, the history of the Mechanics, and the possibility of a Genesis reunion. He also shares his insights on writing with Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel, and his solo albums.
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May 10, 2023 · Timothy Hiatt, Getty Images. Mike Rutherford said he didn't truly realize Genesis was over until near the end of their farewell show. The band bowed out in March 2022 with a final performance...
May 12, 2021 · Since 1985, Rutherford has also been the captain at the helm of Mike & The Mechanics, a constantly evolving band that has produced a significant back catalog of its own. We caught up with Mike a while back to discuss his early influences...