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Mike Rutherford

Mike Rutherford
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Michael John Cloete Crawford Rutherford (born 2 October 1950) is an English songwriter and musician. He was a founding member of Genesis, and has appeared on every Genesis recording. He has also released as a solo artist and led the pop band Mike and the Mechanics.
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Various Artists — In the Land of Geese, Ghosts and Confusion - Tribute to Genesis Solo Careers Various Artists — In the Land of Geese, Ghosts and Confusion - Tribute to Genesis Solo Careers
(Mellow MMP553A/B, 2014, 2CD)
Genesis — 1983 - 1998 Genesis — 1983 - 1998
(Atlantic R2 302460, 1998/2007, 5CD+5DVD)
Genesis — ...Calling All Stations... Genesis — ...Calling All Stations...
(Virgin GENCD 6, 1996, CD)
Various Artists — Supernatural Fairy Tales Various Artists — Supernatural Fairy Tales
(Rhino Records R2 72451, 1996, 5CD)
Genesis — Archive #2: 1976-1992 Genesis — Archive #2: 1976-1992
(Atlantic 83410-2, 1992/2000, 3CD)
Genesis — We Can't Dance Genesis — We Can't Dance
(Virgin GEN CD3, 1991, CD)
Anthony Phillips — The Archive Collection Volume One Anthony Phillips — The Archive Collection Volume One
(Blueprint BP279CD, 1990/1998, 2CD)
Genesis — Invisible Touch Genesis — Invisible Touch
(Charisma GENLP 2, 1986, LP)
Steve Hackett — Premonitions: The Charisma Years 1975-1983 Steve Hackett — Premonitions: The Charisma Years 1975-1983
(Universal, 1983/2015, 10CD+4DVD)
Genesis — Genesis Genesis — Genesis
(Charisma GENLP 1, 1983, LP)
Genesis — 1976-1982 Genesis — 1976-1982
(Rhino Records R2 125436, 1982/2007, 6CD+6DVD)
Mike Rutherford — Acting Very Strange Mike Rutherford — Acting Very Strange
(Virgin CASCD1150, 1982/1993, CD)
Genesis — Three Sides Live Genesis — Three Sides Live
(Charisma GE 2002, 1982, 2LP)
Genesis — Abacab Genesis — Abacab
(Charisma CBR 102, 1981, LP)
Genesis — Duke Genesis — Duke
(Charisma CBR 101, 1980, LP)
Anthony Phillips — Private Parts and Pieces II: Back to the Pavilion Anthony Phillips — Private Parts and Pieces II: Back to the Pavilion
(Blueprint BP203, 1980/1996, CD)
Mike Rutherford — Smallcreep's Day Mike Rutherford — Smallcreep's Day
(Virgin CASCD1149, 1980/1989, CD)
Genesis — ...And Then There Were Three... Genesis — ...And Then There Were Three...
(Charisma CDS 4010, 1978, LP)
Anthony Phillips — Private Parts and Pieces Anthony Phillips — Private Parts and Pieces
(Blueprint BP202, 1978/1996, CD)
Anthony Phillips — The Geese and the Ghost Anthony Phillips — The Geese and the Ghost
(Passport PVC 8905, 1977, LP)
Genesis — Seconds Out Genesis — Seconds Out
(Charisma GE 2001, 1977, 2LP)
Genesis — Wind & Wuthering Genesis — Wind & Wuthering
(Charisma CDS 4005, 1977, LP)
Genesis — A Trick of the Tail Genesis — A Trick of the Tail
(Charisma CDS 4001, 1976, LP)
Genesis — Archive 1967-75 Genesis — Archive 1967-75
(Atlantic 82858-2, 1975/1998, CD)
Genesis — The Lamb Lies down on Broadway Genesis — The Lamb Lies down on Broadway
(Charisma CGS 101, 1974, 2LP)
Genesis — Live Genesis — Live
(Charisma CAS 1666, 1973, LP)
Genesis — Selling England by the Pound Genesis — Selling England by the Pound
(Charisma CAS 1074, 1973, LP)
Genesis — Foxtrot Genesis — Foxtrot
(Charisma CAS 1058, 1972, LP)
Genesis — Nursery Cryme Genesis — Nursery Cryme
(Charisma CAS 1052, 1971, LP)
Genesis — Trespass Genesis — Trespass
(Charisma CAS 1020, 1970, LP)
Genesis — From Genesis to Revelation Genesis — From Genesis to Revelation
(Decca SKL 4990, 1969, LP)

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