An Interview With Steve Hackett

Join host Pete Pardo and very special guest Steve Hackett (ex-Genesis) as they discuss Steve's upcoming autobiography 'A Genesis in My Bed', his early days in the band, the solo career, and future musical projects & live news. #stevehackett #genesis
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[@aluiziocouto9404]

Your channel is writing history when it comes to musical journalism. Congratulations.

[@timparker6426]

Way to go Pete, very nice interview!

[@jon_the_guanlong]

Steve Hackett is one of the nicest musicians ever. So humble and kind to his fans.

[@mikereiss4216]

I met Steve briefly once. I didn't say much to him but he shook my hand and signed my copy of voyage of the acolyte(cd) which was good enough for me.

[@greensombrero3641]

ARE YOU KIDDING ME? THIS IS INCREDIBLE! WELL DONE PETE PARDO AND STEVE HACKETT IS THE REAL DEAL! WELL DONE ALL CAPS! Genesis with Hackett are BY FAR the best years.

[@freddycee7092]

Yes i agree with you

[@nazaholicable]

I tried to whittle down all of their albums to find the best. I kept on honing the list, and then there were three.

[@urbangustafsson8067]

Yes, it is just amazing.

[@greensombrero3641]

@@nazaholicable ha! i spilled my coffee laughing

[@mattyboywalker9094]

Couldnt get a nicer guy in rock tbh one of the nicest musicians ever

[@brenobutcher]

Some people say Genesis went down when Peter Gabriel left, but I say Genesis went down when Steve Hackett left. In fact A Trick of the Tail is my favorite album!

[@greensombrero3641]

mine too - a masterpiece

[@timparker6426]

So very true Breno, Genesis was never the same post-Hackett! And Duke was the last worth listening to with any regularity.

[@donaldanderson6604]

Me too. I saw the Seconds Out tour then when Steve left, so did I. However, I've seen Steve's solo shows so many times, I've lost count.

[@skallagrimr_kveldulfsson]

AThThWThree and Duke are great albums and even Abacab still has some pretty strong tracks like Keep It Dark and Dodo.

[@A_Saucerful_of_Secrets]

Well, you can tell that they were going in the pop direction before Steve left. If you go listen to Wind and Wurthering, there are a few songs that sound a lot like the songs on Duke. Steve leaving just excelerated the process. If you really don’t like Genesis after Steve left (I personally am a fan of both 70s and 80s Genesis), I would suggest substituting Steve’s first four albums. They are close enough to pass as Genesis albums.

[@rockinvida1960]

Hackett is not only a legendary guitarist, but the true torch bearer of the classic Genesis sound...An absolutely phenomenal job by Pardo doing the interview. Asked interesting questions and was a good listener. Great job Pete!

[@paulayers1111]

Derek Shulman, Andy Powell and now Steve Hackett. You’re on a roll man!! Thanks

[@isaacgabrielvalbuena2896]

Don't forget Neal Morse!

[@bluedream9668]

Pete needs to talk to Martin Turner of Wishbone Ash. He is the heart of it. Andy Powell is married to Mamon. He is kind of a phoney and is the only guy in the band who no one talks to.

[@slw59]

@@bluedream9668 I read Andy's autobiography "Eyes Wide Open" and then read Martin's autobiography "No Easy Road". Great to read both but you can tell they're completely different personality types.

[@chazblitz]

Pete, if you don't watch out, they're gonna put your ass in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in the journalism wing. Love watching you and your guests man!

[@darrenray4121]

I am a huge Genesis fan and Steve has had a stellar solo career as well... Thank you Steve for keeping the classic Genesis and progressive music alive and as always, Pete, you are incredible...Thank you so much for everything you do...

[@capecyn]

🎯💪🏼💯

[@musicnerd8969]

Two gentlemen, one an artist and the other a journalist, talking about music with both passion, respect and understanding. I doff my hat to the both of you.

[@jannefallstrom722]

Great interview!! Hackett is one of my longtime heroes and definitely one of the nicest people in the music business. ❤

[@christopherdavies3079]

I saw Steve Hackett last year at Folkestone where he played for nearly 3 hours and played the whole of the classic Genesis album “ Selling England by the pound” .and this was easily my favourite concert of 2019 . If you get the chance to see Steve , then go and see him ... you won’t be disappointed !

[@TheCornishCockney]

I have and i wasn't (disappointed) Such a gentleman too.

[@donaldanderson6604]

Agreed. I think the new drummer has set the band on fire. They were stunning before. Now they are just unbelievable.

[@BassGoBomb]

Me too only I was at the Hammersmith gig as per the DVD (Genesis: revisited) and later at Brighton Centre .. great gigs especially Hammersmith with the guest singers.

[@christopherdavies3079]

@@BassGoBomb Hi Nigel , Apart from main singer Nad Sylvan , who were the guest singers that played at the Hammersmith concert ?

[@BassGoBomb]

@@christopherdavies3079 Nik Kershaw, John Wetton, Jakko Jakszyk, Amanda Lehman and Steve Rothary came out for a duet with Steve .. enough to unman one .. :-)

[@garyjoyce2160]

PETE/ I’ll just say this. I must commend you on being a regular down to Earth guy from Newburgh NY having on your show top notch major music icons and stars on a regular basis. Just a testament to you taking a pre - internet craze” start twenty something plus odd years to this current 40 k+ & counting status. Tremendous/ tremendous job PETE!!!! Keep it up 👍

[@iainholmes2735]

This is great. I love Steve's album 'Momentum'. Great song: 'A bed, a Chair and a Guitar.'

[@GMHG777]

Wow fantastic Pete !!

[@jayspeijer614]

So many reasons to admire Steve. Incredibly humble yet so confident. And 50 years of continuously, consistently excellent and diverse music. Great interview, great interviewee and great interviewer too. Way to go Pete!

[@rysnyder]

Wow, the real Steve Hackett. Just saw him live near Philly last Fall. Awesome concert with the complete Selling England by the Pound being played. Awesome interview...keep them coming.

[@WarhawkBeyond2040]

The interview with Neal Morse was absolutely fantastic and I didn't think that could be topped but boy you have really out done yourself by bagging Steve Hackett for this one, what a coup. He's been one of my all time favourites for many years and I've seen him loads of times for the past 15 years and I went to see his Genesis Revisited / Spectral Mornings 40th show back in November 2019 in London was one of the best I have ever been to. Keep up the good work and you're a doing great job

[@ixtab1000]

Agree.

[@shanelindemanmusic2650]

Wow awesome. Love the good sir Hackett, I love how he never answers the questions really , he's quite the rambler!

[@coolguitarchannel]

Wow landing an interview with one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Well done Pete. Hackett is a God among ants.

[@lincbond442]

Steve Hackett is a class act and a gentleman. I love watching his youtube channel with all his analysis of his tremendous catalog of music. I hope to see him in the near future.

[@kamranmalik8546]

I hope you interview Steve Howe in the near future

[@greensombrero3641]

GREAT IDEA

[@jimschroeder1176]

Awesome! I just saw Steve in February before Coronavirus broke out. In my opinion, probably the most underrated guitar player in rock. Great show.

[@pumpkinking5174]

And then there was one. Steve Hackett is keeping the best of Genesis alive.

[@hansg.8557]

Great interview Pete, thank you. I saw Genesis with Steve Hackett on 19th June 1977 at "Stadion am Bieberer Berg" in Offenbach, Germany. They where headlining a festival with Manfred Mann's Earthband, John Miles and German band Lake. AFTER the EARTHBAND and before Genesis there was heavy rain all over the place. During 'One for the Vine' from the beginning of the rhytmic/robotic part of the song, suddenly out of nowhere there was a big green laser in the nightsky, in some way for me it looked like big green spider moving on through the sky. Never seen something like that before. I will never forget this great Genesis show. It was just amazing spectacular. And Steve H. was there playing one of his last gigs for Genesis.

[@thomasbeck2934]

Of course now you have to rank Mr. Hackett’s albums. 😁

[@TractorCountdown]

What a wonderful treat to hear you and Steve in conversation. I got to meet and interview Steve back in 1980 at his flat in London for a Genesis fanzine and he was just the same, a true gent, and he even played us Horizons - that's something I shall never forget.

[@jprph1]

I have been watching Steve Hackett shorts that he has been releasing almost daily. Those have really driven home to me what an amazing guitar player and song writer Steve really is . When I want to listen to classic Genesis I generally listen to Steve Hackett’s Genesis Revisited versions. This interview really took me by surprise. I thoroughly enjoyed it ! Thanks for all you do for us here on your channel.

[@skallagrimr_kveldulfsson]

Derek Shulman, Neal Morse and now Steve Hackett. Amazing how your channel has evolved, Pete, thanks to your hard work and love for what you do.

[@donnahallick5125]

Terrific interview Pete. You have the most wonderful guests and interviews. I appreciate all you do with Sea of Tanquility.

[@IYAMNI]

"Films for the ear." Perfect. Hackett's playing and songwriting have always been very strong on atmosphere and tone. A very visual quality to everything he does. I caught his last two tours and will really miss him this year. He should name his next album "And Then There Was One.'

[@bengalgangster]

what a pull pete congrats on a great interview

[@kenm.3512]

Amazing. Good interview Pete! You did a great job. You let Mr. Hackett talk and did not cut him off like many interviewers tend to do with their guests. Also, Steve sounded very comfortable speaking to you. Much respect Pete, and thank you. This was really quite special!

[@LuchaLibertaria]

Love his solo albums👍👍 Great interview with a true Legend!

[@howardmackenzie4365]

Great job Pete! Really like Steve Hackett and his music.

[@ilabelle1]

Thank you so much Pete! I love watching your channel, it's getting better all the time. Steve Hackett!!!! A true guitar hero. Very cool. And thank you Steve. I've been watching your little snippets from home. Awesome.

[@MissAstorDancer]

WOW, Pete!!!! What an amazing get THIS is!!!!! Fabulous!!!! Really enjoyed it!!!!

[@eyestick8012]

Great interview Pete. Of course, awesome shirt...

[@raymondvaughan6262]

Thanks pete for keeping prog alive great interview with steve been seeing steve since the early 70.s brilliant player great musician and still turning out great albums and such a nice bloke down to earth great to listen to you both keep it up 👍

[@stuarthecht8196]

Great interview, Pete! Steve Hackett is one of my favorite musicians and personalities. He is a phenomenal guitarist, an amazing composer, and a kind gentleman. This is the first interview I have heard with Steve Hackett where he reveals the verbal "shakedown" he received from Genesis that he says caused him to leave. I could never understand or accept Steve Hackett's departure from Genesis after "Wind and Wuthering," a brilliant album, and the pinnacle of his career with Genesis, but now it makes sense. I never knew he was told not to expect to be able to expand his artistic ideas within their songwriting. It's amazing that Steve was comfortable enough with you to reveal this. This interview was a wonderful accomplishment and a highlight of your show. A job well done, Pete!!!

[@robertjewell9727]

He is such a natural. Articulate and a great teacher.

[@timjohnson8902]

Dear Pete you have arrived with the interview with My favourite member of genesis . I Believe steve hackett was and influence on Eddie Van Halen style of playing. I always wondered what future Genesis albums would of been like if Steve had remained . However I have loved Steve Hacketts solo career. What a gentleman. What's you view Pete . Best wishes tim

[@gregge.curtisaia6701]

Awesome interview Pete! I really enjoyed this and your one question of 'when did you know it was your end' 'in Genesis'; and respected/understood Steve's answer to part ways. Absolutely love this band and to see where they have may gone with it Steve and Peter had they stayed on board. Pretty, pretty cool you just interviewed a legend. ' The Lamia' closing and 'Silent Sorrow in Empty Boats' just epic guitar playing and my favorites.

[@diannecarpenter7718]

Great interview, " Pete"! Thanks again for this video!!🎤🎸🎵🥁

[@michaelfreda3525]

Another captivating interview Pete! Nice to see your channel growing and evolving day by day. Keep up the great work.

[@shyshift]

One of my top 5 favorite guitar players. I have been a fan since I first heard Genesis Live in 1973.

[@kamranmalik8546]

A great conversation Pete, thanks for doing this interview I'm starting to listen to Hackett's solo albums I'm starting a collection of buying his albums. One of my favorite guitarists of all time.

[@minorracket2854]

Such a cool dude with real integrity. Very underrated , a real musician!

[@joejurick4263]

Great interview Pete,saw Steve in Collingswood,N.J. about 2 weeks ago,BRILLIANT BAND& PERFORMANCE!

[@johnbenard9550]

Congrats on this Interview with Steve!! This is simply amazing. Been watching some of the recent videos that he has been posting on his own channel during this COVID-19 lockdown. Maybe you'll interview Ritchie Blackmore next?

[@TheCornishCockney]

Ritchie Blackmore? Ha. good luck with that,an extremely difficult man without any doubt and a member of my favourite band,Deep Purple but his reputation is well earned.A perfectionist who demands the same from everyone else. (used to work as band security at major venues so talked to a lot of people) If Pete ever got RB to agree to an interview,it would be the biggest coup of the lot.

[@jeffersoncamargo3738]

One of the guitarists I'm aiming for more and more, for the past 6 years. A genius! Great stuff, Pete. It'd be cool to try and contact someone from Golden Earring.

[@synen]

Holy shit! Mr Firth of Fifth himself !

[@gavinmaloney8960]

That’s amazing! So happy to see your Chanel thrive!

[@NP-ip3nj]

Great interview! Wind and Wuthering is my favourite non-Gabriel Genesis album!

[@linden4070]

Saw him at the last show he had before qaurantine started it was amazing.

[@sspbrazil]

Really good to see you do this interview Pete. I Love Steve.

[@davidkahler2053]

excellent job pete one of my favorite guitarists

[@littlestevey4172]

This is just wonderful interview!! The best band in the world Genesis brilliant lead guitarist!! Thanks for Steve.

[@PieGuyBill]

Pete..I’ve got to say that you are the best interviewer of musicians/vocalists I have ever enjoyed watching. Many of these type of interviews are almost painful to watch. Sometimes it’s so bad I just turn it off even if I’m a fan of the musician at hand, but Your questions are so great and you never interrupt the person you’re interviewing. It feels like everyone you’re questioning is a old friend. I watch just about everything you do and it’s all great but interviews are a talent that not many can do properly...so kudos to you.

[@allangmiller]

There's a sustained note in Firth of Fifth followed by a bend that is one of my favourite moments in music - great tension and release. A solo full of emotion; no flash.

[@DonHornsby]

Thanks for doing this Pete. Your approach as an interviewer is fantastic. Awesome.

[@patrickmurphy1803]

Gettin better and better pete ,great Interview great guy, great guitarist

[@Trainedaxemonkey]

That was awesome, thanks Pete (and Steve as well) caught the Spectral/Selling England show at the Orpheum in L.A. last October, can't wait for the live album as we as the book

[@damiankarras]

My favourite albums by Steve is Wild Orchids from 06 and my all time fave, Bay of Kings, which doesn’t get talked about enough. Beautiful album.

[@John-fc7wc]

Bay of Kings is my favorite Hackett solo album as well! I somehow feel vindicated or something!

[@cbroojie812]

Oh what a treat this is. One of my musical heroes. Steve I agree with you on the favorite album. Selling England by the Pound is an absolute masterpiece. How fortunate for me, as a very young teenage girl in Kansas City, to have seen Genesis live in the early 70's. It opened me up to my love of all types of music. It's everything to me so thank you. I only hope I will be fortunate enough to see you live again. Be well.

[@JohnMedlandGuitar]

Thanks Pete that was great.

[@alder456]

I saw Steve Hackett last year in Seattle for the first time and was blown away. What a great band which played all of Selling England By The Pound and Spectral Mornings. Steve looks great and plays great! Thanks Steve for still playing those classic Genesis albums. It sounds like he will be playing all of Seconds Out in 2021.....I'm all in! Cheers

[@booshting3520]

Love Steve acoustic stuff. Saw the Momentum tour in 1988. Stunning

[@alexmorten9174]

I know it's a stretch but I would love so much for you to get fripp on this, I feel like you could get some amazing questions in

[@happyjack1598]

Thank you so much Pete.And to Here Steve on here.Wonderful.Bless ya both.Mega CHEERS

[@johndonohoe3778]

Good one Pete! Saw Steve live at the Sony in NYC in 2017. Great show. Fantastic sound.

[@lonegroover]

Very nice work Pete, thanks. Thanks to Steve as well of course.

[@unchattytwit]

Great thanks Pete. Spectral Mornings, Defector, the Genesis albums Hackett helped compose and played beautifully on were phenomenal musical albums - always there in my heart. Continuing the spirit and excitement of prog.

[@pulsar861]

Wow! What a pleasant surprise to find this dropped on us, Pete! Saw Steve with Genesis on three different tours and solo three times also. He's the best! Thank you!

[@alexsuarez1843]

Woe Pete! Great interview, keep up the good work!

[@pud3660]

Sir Stephen Of Hackett, what a nice bloke! Kudos to Pete for arranging this interview .

[@zachary1966]

Wow! That's amazing interview - thanks a lot! 👍👍👍 Steve Hackett is one of my all time guitar heroes... happy weekend to everyone & Cheers from Finland 😎

[@haitolawrence5986]

Great interview Pete! 😎

[@mundoaseptico8785]

AMAZING interview! congratulations!

[@arnaudb.7669]

What a nice guy.So humble.Great interview. Thanks Pete!

[@John-fc7wc]

Thanks so much for this Pete. Steve is one of my very favorite musicians, and I love how he has kept the best Genesis music alive, in spite of the fact that he had to leave the band if he wanted to be assured that he could follow his creative calling. I have many of his solo albums as well.

[@dermashy]

The man , the legend 🙏🏻

[@diannecarpenter7718]

Thank you for your Steve Hackett interview!! I also love Gibson Les Paul guitars!! I'm working on my own music, sing and play lead guitar.🎤🎸🎵🥁

[@rustywells3310]

So Awesome Talking Him So Cool 😀👍🏼

[@christopherdavies3079]

Can’t wait for the live concert album from Hammersmith Apollo , London featuring “ Selling England by the pound” that Steve teased is coming out hopefully in September 2020.

[@luciodellaporta7201]

Great interview Pete!! Hackett is a true legend in prog rock and guitar playing, a really unique one, he played in some of the best albums ever made in rock history, love the fact that you understand the early years so well in order to make the interview interesting, thanks again, I really enjoyed ranking the albums of the year too , be safe

[@luiscontreras4718]

Ufffff what a way to learn and get to know more about music, but also the artists that create what we love. Genesis is on my list of great bands whose discography I need to really dive into. Now it's gonna be at the top of my list. Wonderful Pete!

[@Rextum]

Very, very cool video! Based on some live videos I’ve seen Hackett is still a class act! It is brilliant to hear him play those classic genesis songs as well. Thank you Steve for all your wonderful music, thanks Pete for your amazing videos! It seems quarantine has only increased the number and quality of your videos, thank you so much mr. Pardo👍🏻😎

[@darlatidwell6255]

A very interesting and nice guy and Rock n' Roll Hall of Famer. You two had a good rapport making this an enjoyable interview with the great Steve Hackett. Impressive guys! 👍

[@guillaumeavon1449]

Holy shit that's amazing!! Now you got to do a ranking of his solo catalog!!

[@michaelmerrullo2043]

So happy to see your getting such great guests. Keep living your dream. That’s fantastic,great interview

[@philipalbanese]

Love the interview, Pete - Please keep them coming...Sea of Tranquility is the best channel on KZbin :) !!

[@FundamentalsUK]

Thanks Pete, a legend, Steve as well 😉🤘🏻👍🏻

[@Neilmoth1]

Great stuff Pete. My first ever gig was Steve Hackett Spectral Mornings 1979. Lovely interview.

[@kevintynan796]

Great interview! Like the way you give Steve space and listen to his replies. Selling England by the Pound tour came to Toronto 2019. Amazing show! So uplifting! ‘ Cinema Show’ beautiful! Steve Hackett plays with so much emotion.

[@bmboldt]

Thanks Pete. Steve is a music giant in my book.

[@nolagospeltracts8264]

Very cool!

[@neugey]

(on knees bowing) We're not worthy! We're not worthy!

[@joseluizneto6863]

Sou fã do Steve há meio século e ainda o acompanho pelo seu canal Hacketsong’s. Genesis eram cinco e agora ainda resta um, Steve.

[@donaldanderson6604]

This deserves millions of views. I love the way you ask just the right questions and Steve is so articulate that every second of this is worth hearing. I can't wait for the live album because Steve's band has never sounded better and after the interview I now have so much Genesis stuff to listen to with fresh ears. As a classical guitarist, I think Steve is probably the best rock player on nylon strings and when he said he was recording Scarlatti I was impressed. An awesome interview. Thank you. BTW I hope you've ordered the new Soft Machine live album.

[@oscarjimenezrivera4813]

Now you can do the Ranking Studio Albums of his solo career