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How Genesis Turned an Unusual Guitar Riff Into Their First No.1 Hit in America

How did an unexpected guitar riff become Genesis' first No. 1 hit in America? Discover how Mike Rutherford's idea and Phil Collins' instant vocal hook gave birth to "Invisible Touch."

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How Genesis Turned an Unusual Guitar Riff Into Their First No.1 Hit in America

Allmusic Blog — How did an unexpected guitar riff become Genesis' first No. 1 hit in America? Discover how Mike Rutherford's idea and Phil Collins' instant vocal hook gave birth to "Invi... more info
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