Mike & The Mechanics is a British pop-rock band formed in 1985 as a side project by Mike Rutherford, a founding member of Genesis. Their music combines elements of rock, pop, and adult contemporary, often featuring strong melodies and harmonies. They are best known for their hit singles "The Living Years" and "Over My Shoulder", which helped define the adult-oriented rock genre of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Their work has been influential in shaping the landscape of mainstream British rock and pop music.