Steve Hackett (English musician, formerly of Genesis). Don't forget to subscribe to my channel.

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This is my conversation with Steve Hackett. It took place on 1/14/23 from his home in London.
Steve Hackett is renowned as an immensely talented and innovative rock musician. He was lead guitarist with Genesis as part of their classic line up with Gabriel, Collins, Banks and Rutherford, that produced acclaimed albums such as Selling England by the Pound (a favorite of John Lennon). With Steve's extraordinary versatility in both his electric guitar playing and his composing, he involves influences from many genres, including Jazz, World Music and Blues. He is equally adept in his classical albums that include renditions of pieces by composers from Bach to Satie, his own acoustic guitar compositions that have gained the admiration of many, including Yehudi Menuhin, and ambitious guitar/ orchestra albums such as A Midsummer Night's Dream, recorded with the Royal Philharmonic.
With Genesis, Steve's guitar playing produced some of the most memorable moments, from the sensitivity of his acoustic sound on Horizons and Blood on the Rooftops to the dramatic rock guitar solos of Firth of Fifth and Fountain of Salmacis. As he embarked on his solo career he developed his exceptional range, pushing musical boundaries into exciting areas, inventing new sounds and also techniques such as 'tapping'. His solo career went from strength to strength and the mid-eighties not only saw the hit single Cell 151, but also the Steve Hackett and Steve Howe super group GTR, highly successful in America.
After GTR Steve worked further with many renowned musicians such as Paul Carrack, Bonnie Tyler, John Wetton and Brian May, who has credited Steve as an early influence. Steve went on to produce his hit album Genesis Revisited. He went even further back to his roots with Blues with a Feeling, whilst continuing to challenge his own 'horizons' with an amazingly eclectic mix of sounds, genres and a sense of the exotic that excites his many followers to this day.
Recent albums have possessed a high level of sophistication, along with an ever-present powerful dynamic, from the dramatic and atmospheric darkness of Darktown and Wild Orchids to the colourful voyage through time and space of To Watch the Storms. 2009's Out of The Tunnel's Mouth, written and recorded in the midst of domestic and professional upheaval, was released to an overwhelmingly positive response from fans and reviewers alike, many of them proclaiming it his best ever. Hot on the heels of OOTTM was Beyond the Shrouded Horizon released in 2011, which has easily received an equally enthusiastic response. In 2012 Steve collaborated with Chris Squire of Yes on the "Squackett" album A Life Within a Day.
Steve's live electric gigs take his fans on an extraordinary journey drawn from a rich musical heritage. Perennial Genesis favourites such as the mighty Firth of Fifth sit alongside solo classics, while more recent solo material is also included, demonstrating that Steve is an artist still at the very top of his game. Supported by some of the best musicians on the planet, Steve's unique guitar work remains the fulcrum on which this challenging and exhilarating show is balanced.
Genesis' induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in March 2010 stands as a testament to the enduring qualities of their music. Steve has always held a torch for the classic Genesis music. His Genesis Revisited II, a double CD, involves several iconic artists and contains many Genesis favourites. It was released in late October 2012. A Genesis Revisited worldwide tour involving Steve with a multi-talented band in 2013 has been followed by several Genesis Revisited tours by popular demand, most of which include both Genesis and solo numbers. Never one to rest on his laurels, Steve constantly blazes a trail with new material as an exhilarating and groundbreaking artist. Following the success of his album Wolflight, The Night Siren, At the Edge of Light, attained a strong place in the charts of both the UK and several other countries. He released the two studio albums, Under A Mediterranean Sky and Surrender of Silence in one year as well as putting out a live album and his autobiography during the toughest part of the Covid time. He is now once again touring the globe. His talent and energy continue to be appreciated by people worldwide.

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@annapaolagrandini1052 Жыл бұрын

Every interview with him is a very cool and nice lesson on life and music, further that he is one of the most kind person ever met, really talented musician and guitarist, second to none.

@SkelatorRevisited Жыл бұрын

Steve is such an amazing talent. True Class, such a humble, charming person. He has a kind heart. I’ve had the pleasure to meet him a number of times. He is always gracious with time, above and beyond. I met my hero, and walked away even more impressed.

@mattgarratt5014 Жыл бұрын

My adoration and respect for this man knows no bounds!

@franconly Жыл бұрын

So sad icon Jeff is an will be so missed .. we seen him again this past October an all we tear.

@scifiwriter98 8 ай бұрын

"Before synthesizers we had Jeff Beck. " Brilliant analysis!

@christophertate8457 Жыл бұрын

Great interview. His words for Jeff Beck were wonderfull

@booshting3520 Жыл бұрын

Saw Steve live a few months ago. He just gets better and better. Phenomenal show.

@johnmcghee7888 Жыл бұрын

Great interview with a great man. Always humble but impressive and inspiring. Loved the part with "...nails at the right length and cold hands..." I thought it was just me. 🤣

@stephenherrick9971 Жыл бұрын

Thx for sincerity...

@lastditchefforts Жыл бұрын

Nice video, I often think of Jeff Beck as Steve plays live, you see Steve pull notes and sounds out of the guitar as Beck would do. The talent and practice makes it look magical. The playing looks deceptivly simple and is amazing to see and hear.

@SphericalHang Жыл бұрын

Such a brilliant guy. If I bump into him at one of his gigs it would be my privilege to thank him for the pleasure he has given to me and my friends and family.

@cathysherman5968 9 ай бұрын

If you want to bump into Steve Hackett book passage on the Cruise to the Edge Prog Rock. Cruise . He has played on it for the last few years. He is very approachable , kind and humble.

@vicsheilahartley7404 Жыл бұрын

Steve: if you ever read this, the sound and tone you achieved on ‘The Gift’ are the most beautiful on an electric guitar I’ve ever heard Luv Vic (Hampshire, England)