On This Day: March 28 1980 Duke by Genesis Was Released

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Mar 28, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: March 28 1980 Duke by Genesis Was Released.

On this day March 28 1980 Genesis released their tenth studio album Duke. The album marked a turning point for the band as they blended their progressive rock roots with a more accessible pop rock sound that would define their direction in the 80s.

Duke reached number 11 on the US Billboard charts and became the band’s first album to hit number 1 in the UK. Featuring tracks like Misunderstanding Turn It On Again and Behind the Lines the album balanced catchy hooks with complex arrangements...

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