Craig Blundell's Steve Hackett Genesis Revisited World Tour Drum Kit

[@ThrushCZX]

Craig is not only a damn fine player, and amazing educator, he's also one of the nicest and most enthusiastic drummers I've ever met. I've been lucky enough to meet him a few times and he always makes time to stop and chat, be it drums, music, or just whatever's happening at the time. If you get him talking about Roland his eyes light up like a kid at Christmas; it's endearing and so refreshing to see a drummer who is genuinely passionate about the craft of the equipment he plays. Plus, this kit is bad ass!

[@loud7070]

Craig is a beast, an absolute treasure to see live. I saw both the Steve Wilson and Steve Hackett tours he supported and of course I 😢was blown away.

[@CSCRECORDSBC]

Craig is such a gent, and a beast of a drummer. So happy for him and all the nice, world class drum chairs he gets.

[@BanBanChi]

I've heard Craig play but never seen him interviewed. He comes across a very kind man. I love his playing with Hackett.

[@briane5706]

Steve Hackett sets the bar so high, you have to be on the top of your craft to be invited to be part of his band. Craig is a worthy successor to Gary and co.

[@timothyclaffey9138]

The aforementioned drum tech John gave my son a pair of Craig's sticks at the Chicago show. He was so nice! A Steve Hackett show is something to behold. The whole atmosphere is super cool and friendly. The show is amazing and can't wait till he's back in Chi-town this year.

[@fcamiola]

This guy is the best! Crazy passion, knowledge, chops, imagination, and such a cool ass dude. I would love to chat with him!

[@artgoldsworthy]

Saw the show in Milwaukee October 4. Had never seen or heard Craig before. He is a beast. Talking to a woman in seat in front of me before the show. She said, “We think he is Rush’s next drummer.” Lol. He could definitely do it. What a master!

[@vibefrequencyable]

I was in the 7th row. Pabst.

[@artgoldsworthy]

Row CC for us, 3rd row.

[@terreydolan8911]

Just saw the Strve Hackett tour stop in Washington, D.C. last night, at the +/-1,900 seat, beautiful Warner Theater (nearly 100 years old!).. I turned and said look how quick and strong Craig Blundell is, as a drummer! Simply put, he smoked it. Superb evening by the entire band! A nearly three hour show!❤

[@Chipk64]

Not only is it an amazing rig, but it’s beautiful too. Love the wood finish. Craig is an amazing drummer and I’m a huge fan.

[@kevcatnip7589]

Any HACKETT fans who want to chat in the bar in HALIFAX ,,,hope I get a natter with you

[@sundet81]

Such a nice person and an incredible drummer.

[@trevoraird4156]

He's a fabulous player, he's also an incredible innovator, he really has embraced technology and uses it to great effect. And an absolute gent as well 👏

[@pimtelman]

Nice guy, incredible drummer and he knows his drum hardware!

[@Scarecrow6459]

Caught Craig on the last Steven Wilson tour and he was just killing it! Seems like a cool dude as well.

[@richboshart1201]

I’ve had the privilege of seeing Craig play with Steven Wilson about five times now. He’s an extraordinary musician but more importantly, he’s a standup guy. Class. Thanks for tour of the rig!

[@Videditor1067]

Just got home from the Detroit show... just fantastic! Kit sounded amazing and the cymbal section was spot on! Sat six rows in front of you, such speed and precision in your playing. Thanks for a great show from all of the band.

[@ShakingTwoTrees2012]

Actually, I believe Selling England By The Pound was recorded in August of 1973, which was about 2 years before Phil Collins joined Brand X. I'm looking forward to hearing Craig's fabulous rig live in Toronto. He's obviously an incredibly talented drummer and clearly a humble and passionate guy as well.

[@kevcatnip7589]

You can say anything in a public school accent ,,,

[@bohergoy]

Brilliant drummer and a pretty cool guy too!

[@shaneseguin9824]

That kit is pretty sweet. Like the custom pieces and mounts!

[@gpk9993]

excellent drummer

[@tomyg2766]

Lovely guy and a world class drummer.

[@1alsturgeon]

Craig how many cymbals do you want? Craig - Yes!

[@stephenbrown310]

Craig knows what he is talking about, a real pro 👍

[@joshuaoverton3190]

That’s a beautiful kit

[@endlessley1]

Craig your are an inspiration as always fabulous show 🎶👍😎

[@derekfarnworth1855]

Wow saw Craig on tour last night in Halifax with Steve Hackett an amazing experience.

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

love your work!!

[@flawedsapien2115]

Superb. I can’t wait to see you guys on Nov 5th at Sheffield.

[@stevegardiner8473]

I saw this tour a few weeks ago. What a show. Amazing.

[@SDsailor7]

The Dteve Hackett Genesisrevisited tour? I thought he was not touring due to the covid19 pandemic?

[@stevegardiner8473]

@@SDsailor7 This tour was late 2019. The 2020 tour got rescheduled for 2021. I saw that a couple of months ago. Another outstanding show.

[@SDsailor7]

@@stevegardiner8473 So you are saying that they played during the pandemic? Because we were already in lockdown in late 2019

[@SDsailor7]

@@stevegardiner8473 So in 2021 the tour was back on? Is that what you are saying? I got to check if they came to my area then. Or did they only toured in europe?

[@stevegardiner8473]

@@SDsailor7 Yes, I saw the 'Seconds Out' tour in the UK in September. The band is now in Scandinavia. More dates for Europe, Canada and USA for 2022.

[@nelsonsoutosouto2481]

Craig , excelente batera, muito bom. Congratulations. Angra dos Reis, RJ 🇧🇷.

[@jkirk3043]

Interesting and informative tour of the kit! Saw Craig play on the Steve Hackett tour at Hammersmith in November - awesome drummer! Played brilliantly on the Genesis/Hackett songs but his drum solo was outstanding - best solo I've ever seen live!!

[@SDsailor7]

Was Steve touring during covid19?

[@jkirk3043]

@@SDsailor7 Steve was in London November 2019, just before Covid; his next tour was postponed during Covid but he rescheduled this and I saw him again in September 2021. Fabulous as always!!

[@SDsailor7]

@@jkirk3043 But this was over in Europe right? He has not toured the U.S yet.

[@SDsailor7]

@@jkirk3043 Ah I see. Now I understand. I am looking forward to seeing him perform the seconds out album when he comes to USA. Did he do that over there? Thank you

[@jkirk3043]

@@SDsailor7 Yes, I saw him in London. He did the whole of Seconds Out album plus a few extras! It was superb. Hope you get to see him - you will love it!!

[@patriotshaman]

Fooking Brilliant. That's really it. You are amazing. Thank you!!!!!!!!! ;)

that suspension system really knocked me out!

[@muuriciodegollada3870]

Awesome mapex set . Great choice of cymbals paiste

[@gearysheridan2688]

A-A-AMAZING!

[@aboutthemetal8783]

We need to hear the kit

[@lukaf2393]

I've seen him yesterday live here in Italy, good trick hiding the other 2 arms! 😯 Jokes aside, a "monster" , really outstanding!

[@AFleury2012]

We'll see you on september 21 in Montreal

[@OlafoWaffle]

Whelp I guess we have Craig to blame when his kit gains sentience and leads the robo uprising..... I kid I kid, he's a amazing drummer and good person all around.

[@daveylong3089]

A class act. Cool guy.

[@TryptychUK]

A shout out to Craig's tech, "French" John Galliard. Hell mate, isn't it time you got a 9 to 5? LOL All the best, Rob

[@thorineichenschild2692]

would be great, to have heard what it sounds like ....

[@marinofilipporollero8880]

GRANDE BATTERISTA....

[@giggabyt78]

see you next year mate in Australia

[@entangledbandaustralia6671]

Me too, and the other four of us in the band.

[@giggabyt78]

@@entangledbandaustralia6671 seen you there last time ask you if you are as good as tony banks lol

[@entangledbandaustralia6671]

@@giggabyt78 I remember. I forget which part of Aus you are in though. Our next show is in Melbourne in November. Adelaide, Bris and maybe Sydney will have to wait until next year.

[@giggabyt78]

@@entangledbandaustralia6671 well i'm in tas

[@entangledbandaustralia6671]

@@giggabyt78 Come on over then...how much is the flight?

[@peterl2820]

Craig, enjoyed seeing you with Steve in Oakland last May. Spectacular...!!

[@phenixreturns]

how do you protect your ears for a 2h show ?

[@aboutthemetal8783]

Mapex are an underrated drum company, the sound of their top range drums easily keeps up with most far Eastern drum companies, I just wish they would stop following the trend of shall short stack tom toms , Keep your toms nice and deep , I have been a mapex player for a good 12 years, I wish they would come out with an acyrilic kit .their hardware is shit hot to.

[@truth3358]

He was a good footballer as well

[@alanpartridge4681]

1:06 actually that's not true. Selling England by the Pound was released in 1973 and Phil Collins didn't join Brand X until 1975.

[@drummerdan95]

Selling England is a Genesis song and Phil joined in 1970. He is credited as the drummer on that album on the liner notes also.

[@drummerdan95]

*album, not song

[@alanpartridge4681]

@@drummerdan95 Yes I know all that. I was referring to what Craig says about how Collins had "just come out the Brand X days" when they made Selling England by the Pound. That's not true, as he didn't join Brand X until 2 years after Selling England was released.

[@marknh3312]

...not a drummer however this was fascinating!

[@drummy-joesfineonlineschoo8264]

Mapex makes great drums at a great price. Goooo Mapex.

[@anthonyn1312]

Why there's a lot of Ride Cymbals?

[@philipkaplan5987]

Why not variety cheer

[@stuartcarswell2815]

Hope his tech is on a decent wage!

[@rickylee31010]

AND creating the original sounds..Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Lots of American trolls..People who know, brother...love you.

[@romainnockels1364]

So my friend i agree all this ,you know i agree all what you are doing….. Romain

[@josteinv.jordet257]

Did Steve Hackett play in Norway last year?

[@drummer626]

Microphones??

[@meekoloco]

Well crap, isn’t this a very nice and like able guy!

[@stevedrums1675]

Must be nice to be able to say "New band, new rig". But 'Brand X' was 3-5 years after 'Selling England'.

[@kevcatnip7589]

Heard someone bitching about new drummer ,,,is he all show???

[@rickylee31010]

Bullshit on the down thumbs Craig..you are spot on brother!

[@truth3358]

Phil Collins would be proud off you

[@edwinbond5995]

A15 minute vid about a drum kit without ever actually letting us hear it?

[@vintagemxer9165]

the throne stage wobbled.

[@robd3529]

You can never have too many drums and cymbals lol

[@TempoDrift1480]

4 months? Fuuuuuuuuuuuck that.

[@SDsailor7]

Not enough drumms when you are covering Genesis material.