Weber’s Genesis gas grill series was launched in 1985, and its many innovative features changed the whole perception of what a gas barbecue was, what it could do, and how it should look.

There’s a wonderful, in-depth article on the Weber website about the creation of the Genesis, the problems they faced, and how they solved them to make one of the most revolutionary and iconic products of a generation.

Read the article: Class Of´85: The Creators Of The Genesis | Weber.com.