Gene (band)

Gene
OriginLondon, England
GenresAlternative rock, Britpop
Years active1993–2004 (One-off reunion: 2008)
LabelsCostermonger, Polydor, Contra
Past membersMartin Rossiter
Steve Mason
Matt James
Kevin Miles

Gene were a British rock band that rose to prominence in the mid-1990s. Formed in 1993, they were categorized by the UK music press as a Britpop band and often drew comparisons to the Smiths because of similarities to Morrissey in the demeanor and lyrical style of lead singer Martin Rossiter. Gene's music was influenced by the Jam, the Smiths, the Style Council and the Clash.