Mike Rutherford
Mike Rutherford
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Full Name and Common Aliases
Mike Rutherford is a British musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known as the bassist of the progressive rock band Genesis.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on October 2, 1950, in Cambridge, England, Mike Rutherford is still active in the music industry today.
Nationality and Profession(s)
Nationality: British
Profession: Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer
Early Life and Background
Mike Rutherford grew up in a musical family. His father was an engineer who worked on radar systems, but he also played the piano and encouraged Mike's early interest in music. Rutherford attended the Cambridge University School of Architecture, where he met his future bandmates Peter Gabriel and Tony Banks.
Major Accomplishments
Co-founder and bassist of the progressive rock band Genesis
Member of the British Music Hall of Fame
Winner of a Grammy Award for Best Original Score for the film "Carpets from the Abyss"
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis
Notable Works or Actions
Genesis released their debut album in 1969, but it was not until the release of _Selling England by the Pound_ (1973) that the band began to gain widespread recognition. Rutherford's distinctive bass playing became an integral part of Genesis's sound, and he went on to contribute to some of the band's most iconic albums, including _A Trick of the Tail_ (1976), _Wind & Wuthering_ (1976), and _Duke_ (1980).
Impact and Legacy
Mike Rutherford's contributions to progressive rock have had a lasting impact on the music world. His innovative approach to bass playing has influenced countless musicians, from Geddy Lee of Rush to John Entwistle of The Who.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Mike Rutherford is widely quoted and remembered for his insightful comments on the music industry, songwriting, and creativity. In interviews and public appearances, he has shared wisdom on topics such as:
"I think the most important thing in any band is to be honest with each other... It's about trust."
"Songwriting is like a puzzle – you try to put all the pieces together to create something new."
* "The key to success in music is to stay true to yourself and your art."
These quotes offer a glimpse into Rutherford's thoughtful and creative approach to his craft, and why he remains an iconic figure in the world of progressive rock.
Quotes by Mike Rutherford
I have this pet thing about how global communications are moving so fast now, throwing information at you, making everything available to you, and yet I feel it’s leaving us more and more isolated.
The idea to write fresh, radio friendly pop songs would get an extra dimension if I could use two different voices. The synergy between the three of us has resulted in something magic, something which I could only describe as being Mike & The Mechanics.
Their officers are working 20 hours a day, and they were just worn out, ... They wanted to have some relief for their officers.
You can't expect us to send each other hundreds of different tapes. Think of the postage cost alone! No, we only function when we are sitting next to each other in a studio. The result is well known by now!
Being in a band is always a compromise. Provided that the balance is good, what you lose in compromise, you gain by collaboration.
We seem to be committing ourselves to an eye wateringly expensive railroad for the few. High speed rail plan is madness.
Seventy percent of what I write, I throw out. I can write very easily, but writing original things is the hard bit.