Genesis

Genesis is an interesting case in progressive rock. Beginning as an art rock band, by the end of the seventies they had changed to a pop rock band. In the eighties frontman Peter Gabriel was replaced by drummer Phil Collins, further turning them into a sellout pop band. Many have criticized this move and prefer the Gabriel era despite the band already changing in style prior to the frontman shift. Collins would go on to have a greatly successful solo career, including replacing Elton John as the soundtrack provider for Disney. Many believed this was the reason Genesis was inducted, although Collins has yet to be even nominated as a solo artist. Due to the Hall's neglect of progressive rock Genesis took awhile to be inducted.