Interviews

Interview by Sound & Vision - February 2024

Steve Hackett on the Genesis of His Surround Sound Mixes and Atmos Inclinations

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Interview by Now Spinning Magazine - January 2024

In depth discussion about Steve's new album 'The Circus And The Nightwhale'.

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Interview by Classic Album Review - February 2024

Interview with Steve Hackett discussing life and death, poetry, James Brown does 'Foxtrot.'

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Interview by Bleeding Edge - February 2024

Supa Dave Talks To The Legendary Steve Hackett

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Interview by Metal Talk - February 2024

'New album is autobiographical with a narrative'

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Interview by Metal Talk - February 2024

Interview with Steve Hackett discussing 'Playing guitar and the best band in the world'

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Track by Track interview with Songfacts - February 2024

Steve goes track-by-track through The Circus And The Nightwhale, explaining the inspiration behind all of the album's 13 tracks and giving us the backstory behind the album's main character.

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Interview with Make A Difference with Records - January 2024

A two part in-depth interview about Steve's latest record, The Circus and The Nightwhale, and the real life stories which inspired it.

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Interview by TalkShopLive - January 2024

Steve will be interviewed on TalkShopLive at 5pm Eastern time on the 25th January, discussing his new album 'The Circus and the Nightwhale'. Tune in, and pick up a copy of his new album with a signed insert...

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Interview by Classic Rock History - January 2024

Steve Hackett beamed in with ClassicRockHistory.com to catch them up on his process, gear, meaningful moments, and more...

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Interview by Inside Out Music - Part 1 - December 2023

Steve discusses his new album 'The Circus And The Nightwhale'.

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Interview by Guitar Player Magazine - November 2023

Interviewed by Joe Matera - "My Career In Five Songs" Steve chats about Genesis and all things guitar.

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Interview by Rock Celebrities - November 2023

Steve Hackett Shares Tony Banks' Surprising Behavior About Genesis' Legacy, 'I Didn't Expect That At All'

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Interview by 519 Magazine - November 2023

Steve Hackett Foxtrotting Through Time: The Genesis of The Perfect Performance

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Interview by My Prog Rock Show - October 2023

A backstage interview - Steve speaks to Stephen Mazikewich

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Interview by Vintage Rock - October 2023

Carefully Foxtrotting Onwards. Steve speaks to Shawn Perry about his solo material, Genesis, John Wetton and more.

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Interview by Progsheet - October 2023

Steve Hackett speaks to John A Wilcox about "Foxtrot At Fifty," his forthcoming solo album, touring and more

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Interview by Fox 24 News Now - October 2023

The legendary Steve Hackett briefly previews his North American Tour coming October 26th at Charleston Music Hall.

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Interview by Paltrocast - October 2023

Steve Hackett speaks to Darren Paltrowitz On "Foxtrot At Fifty," Genesis, Squackett & More

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Interview by Good Day Rochester - October 2023

Guitar great Steve Hackett joined Good Day Rochester to talk about his "Genesis Revisited: Foxtrot at Fifty" tour. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and former member of Genesis talked at length with Dan Schrack about the show and shared stories from his 50+ year career.

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Interview by Now Spinning Magazine - September 2023

Steve talks to Phil Aston about how Classical music has influenced his playing, music as a healer and doctor, Genesis, future plans and more.

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Interview by The ProgCast - September 2023

Steve and Gregg Bendian speak in depth about 50 years of FOXTROT, his writing on "Can Utility & The Coastliners," the new live album and upcoming US tour and Steve takes Gregg by surprise in revealing Genesis' jazz influences!

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Interview by Prog Report - September 2023

Legendary guitarist Steve Hackett talks about the continuing Genesis Revisited tour, the current lineup, Foxtrot at Fifty and more...

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Interview by Classic Album Review - September 2023

Steve Hackett speaks on the 50th anniversary of 'The Lamb' plans, the mix of Nursery Cryme and his contact with the ghost of Chris Squire. He also hints at new music to come and some hair-raising fan expereinces.

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Interview by Fairfax City Music - January 2023

Claudio Bustamante interviews Steve on all things Hackett!

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Interview by Guitar World - March 2023

Andrew Daly interviews Steve on his solo career and Genesis

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Interview by Vinyl Charity Make a Difference With Records - October 2022

Three part That's My Vinyl Answer audio and video podcast covering Steve's autobiography, recent solo albums, and music and mental health. Steve reveals his musical influences and tells us his "vinyl answer".

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Interview by Follow Your Dream Podcast - Encore Episode - November 2022

Encore Episode discussing Genesis, Steve's current world tour which is coming to the U.S. shortly, and much more!

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Interview by Analog Planet - September 2022

Steve Hackett Revisits the Roots of Genesis' Seconds Out and More on Vinyl Both Virgin and New, Part I

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Interview by Follow Your Dream Podcast - September 2022

Steve Hackett - Prog Rock Superstar Guitarist For Genesis During Their Golden Era. Talks About The Beatles, Peter Gabriel, Paul Butterfield, Mellotrons, His Current Tour

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Interview by Stoakes Media - September 2022

Danny from Stoakes media interviews Steve Hackett ahead of 2022 Foxtrot at 50 Tour

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Interview by Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock Podcast - September 2022

Hear the interview with Steve about the Seconds Out Tour ahead of the Foxtrot at 50 Tour:

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Interview by The Strange Brew - September 2022

Steve Hackett on his time in Genesis and UK Foxtrot at Fifty tour

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Interview by Phoenix98fm - September 2022

"It was great to talk to Steve not just about his new tour but also his memories of joining Genesis and the madness of a full-on writing, recording and touring schedule in the early 1970s."

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Interview by RAMzine - August 2022

"Prior to touring, Steve Hackett agreed to talk to RAMzine and I began by asking him what was it about Foxtrot which makes it such a special album for him?..."

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Interview by Tom Emlyn - August 2022

"I caught up with [Steve] ahead of his upcoming show at Swansea Arena on 9/9/22, which will be part of his Genesis Revisited: Foxtrot at Fifty tour. He proved a most obliging and gentlemanly interviewee..."

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The Herald Scotland - August 2022

Steve Hackett: "I like to think I've tried to keep the spirit of those tunes alive..."

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AZ Central - May 2022

'The best band in the world' and why he quit: A conversation with Steve Hackett of Genesis.

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Till We Have Faces Interviews - April 2022

Steve Hackett and Nick Magnus discuss the writing and recording of the experimental album from 1984, TILL WE HAVE FACES. By Crooked Hand Productions.

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Progradar - March 2022

Foxtrot at Fifty - Interview With Steve Hackett - John Wenlock-Smith

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Island Zone Update - March 2022

A Matter of Honor: The Welcome Return of Steve Hackett. Roy Abrams interviews Steve.

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RRP Interview - March 2022

Check out Richard Macphail's interview with Steve going through favourite tracks linked to special personal memories on radiorichpickings.

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Highly Strung Interviews - February 2022

Steve , Nick Magnus, Ian Mosley, John Hackett and Chas Cronk talk about the writing, recording and tour of his 1983 album, HIGHLY STRUNG. By Crooked Hand Productions.

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Classic Album Review - February 2022

Steve Hackett speaks of the 50th Anniversary of 'Foxtrot' and the recording of 'Supper's Ready,' the band's transition from 'Nursery Cryme' to 'Foxtrot' and working with producer David Hitchcock...

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Rockonteurs - January 2022

Steve talks to Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt about his solo career and Genesis...

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Geoff Dorsett - October 2021

Steve talks to Geoff Dorsett about influences, Genesis, his latest album Surrender Of Silence and his extensive tour of the UK...

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The Short Listed Magazine - October 2021

The occasion for this straightforward conversation about progressive rock, guitar techniques, globalisation and Brexit was offered by Steve's newly-released album Surrender of Silence, out in September 2021, and by his spectacular 31-date Seconds Out + More Tour that is travelling across the UK until October 2021 and will land in Europe in 2022...

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UK Music Reviews - October 2021

Steve talks to Kevin Cooper about how he kept busy during lockdown, his friendship with Peter Gabriel, his latest album Surrender Of Silence and his extensive tour of the UK....

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Prog Report - September 2021

Steve & Jo talk about their writing partnership...

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Talkin Blues - August 2021

Steve talks about the blues and influences of the Blues for him...

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Classic Album Review - August 2021

Video interview Part 1 - "Steve Hackett is interviewed and discusses his new album as an angry reflection of the world we live in"...

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Mail+ - July 2021

Video feature - Steve Hackett tells Mail+ his favourite film, book and TV show...

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The ProgCast - June 2021

Video interview - Steve talks to Gregg Bendian about Nursery Cryme and more...

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Genesis News - June 2021

Insights into acoustic album, recording, live music and more...

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The Vinyl Guide - April 2021

Steve Hackett Genesis Revisited - Beyond Genesis...

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Anchor FM - March 2021

Walking the Path - Steve talks about his fascination with spirituality...

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The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll - February 2021

Steve discusses his newly released album "Under A Mediterranean Sky", along with guitar techniques and more...

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Sending Signals - February 2021

Interview with the two Steves! Sending Signals talks to Steve Hackett followed by Steve Rothery...

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The Prog Space - February 2021

Progcast - Discussing his newly released album "Under A Mediterranean Sky", his long career as a musician, Genesis, and more...

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The Record Spinner - February 2021

We discuss his latest solo album "Under A Mediterranean Sky," his time in Genesis, his travels around the world and his thoughts on the format of vinyl.

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Riff Magazine - February 2021

In divided times, Steve Hackett believes art can bring people together.

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Penny Black Music - February 2021

Legendary prog rock artist and former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett chats to Andrew Twambley about his storied career and new acoustic LP 'Under a Mediterranean Sky'.

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Guitar Guitar Interview - February 2021

Radical Romanticism: STEVE HACKETT Talks Classical Guitars!

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Chicago Concert Reviews - February 2021

Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett goes acoustic and orchestral for "Under A Mediterranean Sky"

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Highway 81 Revisited - February 2021

Steve Hackett's Mediterranean Odyssey...

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Acoustic Review - January 2021

Steve Hackett influences, techniques and 'squeaky' strings...

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Northern Life Magazine - January 2021

"Steve Hackett's wonderful Mediterranean journey"

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MNPR Magazine - January 2021

Steve discusses "Under A Mediterranean Sky"

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Audio Ink Radio - January 2021

Steve Hackett of Genesis joins Anne Erickson to talk about his new album, "Under a Mediterranean Sky," and the time he found out John Lennon was a Genesis fan

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Fabrications HQ - January 2021

Putting The Words to the Music

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The Main Edge - January 2021

"Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett wants to take you on a trip"

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Scala Radio - January 2021

Steve Hackett - Listen to it at: 1 hour 20 minutes

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The Aquarian - January 2021

Steve Hackett - Steve Hackett: Finding Stillness In Complexity

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The Progressive Aspect - January 2021

Steve talks about his new acoustic album: Under A Mediterranean Sky

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Velvet Thunder - January 2021

Steve Hackett - "I think great music will rise from the ashes, I believe it will always find a way"

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Rock and Roll Globe - January 2021

Steve Hackett - Steve Hackett: From Blues To Baroque

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Glide Magazine - January 2021

Steve Hackett - On his latest acoustic album, guitar techniques, Genesis and more...

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Ramzine - January 2021

Steve Hackett - The Sky's the Limit! On his latest acoustic album, Genesis and more...

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The Strange Brew - December 2020

Steve Hackett reveals the stories behind his forthcoming album, Under A Mediterranean Sky, solo work and key Genesis tracks...

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Ultimate Guitar - December 2020

Genesis Guitarist Talks How He Started Tapping Years Before Eddie Van Halen, Shares Opinion on Joe Bonamassa...

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Rock Talk - December 2020

Steve talks about his acoustic album: Under A Mediterranean Sky...

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Moths & Giraffes - October 2020

One November Night: Steve Hackett at Hammersmith Apollo (Review & Interview)...

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Rock Cellar Magazine - September 2020

Guitarist Steve Hackett Forges Ahead with Autobiography, Live Album and More on the Way...

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Decibel Report - September 2020

Steve Hackett - 'A Genesis In My Bed' - The Autobiography - review and extended interview...

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Chicago Concert Reviews - August 2020

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Steve Hackett goes inside the pages of "A Genesis In My Bed"...

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Total Ntertainment - July 2020

We spoke to Steve Hackett about his recent autobiography, the tour and more...

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Stoakes Media - July 2020

Danny chats to Steve Hackett about his autobiography 'A Genesis In My Bed' – he also answers a couple of fan questions

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1071 The Boss - July 2020

Former Genesis Guitarist Steve Hackett Talks to 1071 The Boss About New Book, Peter Gabriel and Eddie Van Halen (Audio)

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Soal Night Live - July 2020

Discussing Steve's new biography, "A Genesis In My Bed". Also, the 'genesis' of his two-handed tapping technique on guitar, early musical memories, his love of the blues, his current Seconds Out themed tour and more!!...

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The Progressive Aspect - July 2020

A Genesis In My Bed, Steve Hackett Talks About His Long-Awaited Autobiography...

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The Wee Review - July 2020

Legendary ex-Genesis guitarist talks about his new autobiography...

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Fabrications HQ - July 2020

"The Voyages of an Explorer" Muirsical Conversation with Steve Hackett...

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Black Cat Radio - July 2020

30 minute full radio interview with Steve... discussing Steve's forthcoming tour with rescheduled dates, his new autobiography release "A Genesis In My Bed", and of course music including Genesis...

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Yorkshire Times - July 2020

July sees the publication of his autobiography A Genesis In My Bed. It is a riveting read and although there is a lot in the book about his time in Genesis there is also an insight into his solo work...

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Guitar Guitar - July 2020

Great interview here with Steve in advance of his autobiography...

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V13 - June 2020

"A Genesis in My Bed" Author Steve Hackett on Being a Musician Jumping into the World of Books

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Vintage Rock - May 2020

Upcoming projects, standout anecdotes from his autobiography, his relationship with Genesis bandmates, and - given his being a big bibliophile - what books he currently can't put down...

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Retropoptic Radio - April 2020

Steve Hackett: The journey towards, around and after 'Selling England by the Pound'

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Acoustic Live - April 2020

Talking with artists about concerts or albums they'll always treasure

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Classic Album Sundays - April 2020

Steve Hackett on Genesis 'Selling England by the Pound' - Classic Albums at Home

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Interview with NJ Arts - March 2020

Steve Hackett to play 'Selling England By The Pound' and more in NJ

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Interview with Island Zone Update - February 2020

Mild-Mannered Superman: A Conversation with Steve Hackett

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Interview / article by Edmonton Journal - February 2020

Rock guitarist Steve Hackett revisits prog classics aiming to re-energize the tunes

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Interview with Something Else Reviews - February 2020

Steve Hackett: Reprises & Recapitulations Revelations

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Interview with Forbes - February 2020

"England has more treasures than just London..."

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Interview with 519 Magazine - February 2020

Including the two upcoming tours, Genesis, and recent albums.

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Interview with The Rocktologist - January 2020

"Even if my albums sold 1 or 2 copies, I would still need to do them."

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Interview with Louder Than War - August 2019

A candid interview with Steve Hackett

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Interview with AZ Central - October 2019

Steve Hackett of Genesis looks back fondly on the days of 'Selling England By the Pound'

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Interview with AZ Culture - October 2019

Steve Hackett returns to the valley, Selling England by the Pound

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Interview with Digital Journal - September 2019

Steve Hackett talks Genesis Revisited, Longevity and New Music

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Interview with The Newtown Bee - September 2019

Concert Preview - Steve Hackett Recreating Vintage Genesis At RPH

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Interview with Progsheet - September 2019

Spectral Mornings By The Pound

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Interview with Syracuse - September 2019

Steve talks on blending Genesis' classics with new ventures:

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Interview with AXS - September 2019

Steve Hackett talks composing, touring, and his new album 'At the Edge of Light'

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Interview with Rolling Stone - September 2019

Steve on his upcoming tour and more...

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Interview with Old Time RnR Magazine - August 2019

Interview with Steve and Jo...

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Interview with Miriam Orlando - July 2019

Interview with Steve in Genoa...

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Interview with Rock Cellar Magazine - July 2019

At The Edge Of Light, Genesis, Prog Rock and more...

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Interview with Vintage Guitar - May 2019

All things guitar - At The Edge Of Light

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Blog for the German Genesis Fan Club - May 2019

Touring - The wider picture by Steve Hackett

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Interview with Lovin' Malta - May 2019

We spoke to the legendary guitarist about Brexit, Mdina and his favourite Genesis album

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Interview with Cooper Talk - May 2019

Episode 723 - Audio interview with Steve discussing guitar work, Genesis, writing albums and more.

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Interview with Radio Onda D'Urto - April 2019

Mystery Tour Radio - Audio interview with Steve

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Interview with The Evil Jam - April 2019

At The Edge Of Teddington. Discussing At The Edge Of Light and beyond...

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2018/19 At The Edge Of Light related Interviews / features with Steve

Interviews and features relating Steve's solos album: At The Edge Of Light.

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Interview with Misplaced Straws - April 2019

'At the Edge of Light', upcoming tour, Genesis, GTR and guitar techniques.

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Interview with Guitar World - March 2019

Steve Hackett Talks Favorite Genesis Moments, Joe Bonamassa and New Album, 'At the Edge of Light'.

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Me and my guitar - January 2019

Prog legend on his 1957 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop.

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Video discussion - Fallen Walls and Pedestals - January 2019

Steve discusses the writing of Fallen Walls and Pedestals from his new solo album 'At The Edge Of Light'.

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Classic Rock Revisited

Eric Sandberg interviews Steve on all things Hackett.

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Video discussion - Underground Railroad - December 2018

Steve discusses the writing of Underground Railroad from his new solo album 'At The Edge Of Light'.

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Prog Magazine

Check out splendid cover feature on Steve in the current issue of Prog Magazine!

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Video discussion - At The Edge Of Light - December 2018

Steve discusses his new solo album - At the Edge of Light.

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Video discussion - Under the Eye of the Sun - December 2018

Steve discusses the writing of Under the Eye of the Sun from his new solo album.

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Video discussion - Under the Eye of the Sun - December 2018

Steve discusses the inspiration for the track 'Under the Eye of the Sun' from his new album - At the Edge of Light.

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Grapevine Live interviews Steve - September 2018

Steve discusses Genesis, and the forthcoming Band and Orchestra tour.

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Meaww interviews Steve - September 2018

Steve talks about his forthcoming Band and Orchestra tour in October.

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GIGsoup interviews Steve - September 2018

Steve chats about his touring, collection, being in Genesis, guitars and more.

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Metal Express Radio interviews Steve - August 2018

Steve chats about his forthcoming Band and Orchestra tour in October.

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Guitar Guitar interviews Steve - August 2018

An interview on all things Hackett guitar related!

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Radio Libere interviews Steve - July 2018

Video interview with Steve before his show at Pistoia Blues, Italy

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Rock Cellar interviews Steve - July 2018

Ken Sharp chats with Steve in Southern California

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Zach Martin interviews Steve - July 2018

Video interview - Listen to Steve's incredible stories from his life in music!

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Sergio Martins from Veja Magazine interviews Steve - June 2018

Video interview - A guitarra elegante de Steve Hackett. With video excerpts.

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Radio Onda D'Urto interviews Steve - June 2018

Audio interview - Mystery Tour - Steve talks to Mickey E.Vil.

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The Sunday Times interviews Steve - June 2018

Fame and Fortune feature - My earning power with Genesis was a revelation.

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Sonic Perspectives interviews Steve - May 2018

Audio interview plus transcipt - Scott Medina asks Steve about Solo albums, Genesis, GTR, Djabe & Squackett.

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Steve interview with Mariskal Rock - May 2018

Yorgos Goumas and Emiliano Jorge interview Steve Hackett (interview in Spanish).

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Interview for Peter Gabriel Fan Facebook page - April 2018

Audio and video interviews

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Solamente Rock interviews Steve - March 2018

On his recent projects, his beginnings and also his special look on music as a universal language and bridge of union between different cultures.

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C.C. Rock interviews Steve - February 2018

Video interview - Metal Matt interviews Steve Hackett from the Serrano Hotel in San Francisco.

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Steve interview with El Bondi - March 2018

FERNANDO CANALES interviews Steve Hackett in Argentina (interview in Spanish).

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LotsOfMuzic interviews Steve - February 2018

Video interview and review of show - Keeping the Genesis legacy going

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Classic Rock Revisited interviews Steve - February 2018

Steve Hackett - The Genesis of New Music

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NJ Arts interviews Steve - February 2018

Steve Hackett brings Genesis Revisited tour to New Jersey.

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Axs interviews Steve - January 2018

Guitar Legend Steve Hadkett talks about his 2018 tour, new releases.

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Zach Martin - Ultimate Classic Rock Show interviews Steve - February 2018

Several videos interviewing Steve on all things Hackett.

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Ridgewood Patch interviews Steve - January 2018

Steve Hackett brings his Tour de Force to Collingswood.

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IMDJ Radio interviews Steve - January 2018

Video interview with Steve.

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Ultimate Classic Rock interviews Steve - January 2018

Steve Hackett celebrates Genesis: 'I do love the music'.

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Silive interviews Steve - January 2018

Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett rocks a progressive party in St. George.

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Pure Grain Audio interviews Steve - January 2018

Steve Hackett on crafting tour setlists, Canadian Genesis Fans, and servicing the band's namesake.

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The Progressive Aspect interviews Steve - January 2018

Anecdotes and insights from Steve.

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Let's Rock interviews Steve - December 2017

Half hour conversation with Steve on all things Hackett.

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Tone from Unit Radio interviews Steve Hackett & Amanda Lehmann - December 2017

At music venue Trading Boundaries discussing acoustic performances, the influence of world music and exciting new albums released in the past year. Interspersed with live music from the shows.

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Interview by Rockstorias.com - November 2017

Steve Hackett on Genesis, GTR and solo Part 1 (in Spanish)

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Steve Hackett on Genesis, GTR and solo Part 2 (in Spanish)

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Journeys Festival Meets Steve Hackett - August 2017

Steve discusses his ancestors, refugees, music from around the world and The Night Siren.

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Video interview in Vigevano - July 2017

Miriam Orlando interviews Steve in Italy

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Video interview by Made In Metal - June 2017

Steve Hackett Genesis Revisited at the 40th Anniversary of Wind & Wuthering and more

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Interview by Beat Magazine - June 2017

Steve Hackett on his musical legacy and revisiting his work with Genesis

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Interview by The Rocktologist - June 2017

On touring, composing and inspiration

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Interview by MWE3 - June 2017

An interview with Progressive Rock Guitar Hero Steve Hackett

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Interview by The Hamilton News - June 2017

Hackett's Genesis spirit

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Interview by The Evil Jam - May 2017

In depth interview with Steve in Zoetermeer

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Interview by Heavy Mag - May 2017

On writing and guitar playing

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Interview by Silver Tiger - May 2017

Steve interviewed on the lead up to the Australian tour

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Interview by Behind the Music - April 2017

The Night Siren and touring

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Interview by Amnplify - May 2017

On Australian tour, Genesis and more

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Interview by Metal Wani - May 2017

On touring in Australia and New Zealand

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Interview by Classic Rock Society - April 2017

Courtesy of the Classic Rock Society magazine

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Interview by Manchester Rocks - May 2017

On all things Hackett

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Interview by Cryptic Rock - May 2017

The Night Siren, Genesis reunions and more

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Interview by The Vinyl Guide - April 2017

Steve Hackett from Genesis to The Night Siren - Audio

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Interview by Rock Concert (in French) - April 2017

Steve Hackett nous fait voyager

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Interview by Music Radar - April 2017

Steve Hackett's Top 5 Tips for guitarists

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Interview by Inside and Out - April 2017

Questions for Steve

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Interview by Flick of the Finger - April 2017

Steve Hackett on Genesis, touring and The Night Siren

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Interview by Music Works GR - April 2017

Steve Hackett answers the Music Works questionnaire

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Interview by Ultimate Classic Rock - April 2017

Steve Hackett on Genesis' legacy, new music and more

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Interview by Metal Talk - April 2017

Video interview with Steve Hackett

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Track by Track - March 2017

Steve discusses The Night Siren, track by track...

Video Interview - The Night Siren Track by Track (Part III)

Video Interview - The Night Siren Track by Track (Part II)

Video Interview - The Night Siren Track by Track (Part I)

Interview by Miriam Orlando - March 2017

Video interview with Steve Hackett in Turin

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Interview by The Maine Edge - March 2017

Steve Hackett and friends warn the world on 'Night Siren'

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Interview by Progsheet - March 2017

Steve Hackett 2017

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Interview by Planet Rock - March 2017

Steve Hackett on The Night Siren and his Genesis Revisited with Classic Hackett tour,
including video interview!

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Interview by Blurt - March 2017

Siren's Song

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Interview by the Jewish Telegraph - March 2017

Orchestra inspired genesis of Steve's peace song

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Video interview - March 2017

Steve discusses the 2017 tour...

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Interview by Rock Cellar Magazine - March 2017

Steve Hackett on Genesis, the Beatles, 'The Night Siren' and Music's Ability to Inspire Change

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Interview by RAW Interviews - March 2017

Steve Hackett on 'The Night Siren'.

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Interview by Something Else Reviews - March 2017

Steve Hackett on 'The Night Siren', Chris Squire's legacy and rediscovering a lost Genesis song.

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Interview by Guitar World - March 2017

Steve Hackett discusses his new album, 'The Night Siren'

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Interview by Go & Do Michigan - March 2017

Steve Hackett at the Royal Oak, 5 things to know

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Interview by Back Stage Axxess - February 2017

Steve Hackett interviewed on The Night Siren and the current tour...

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Interview by SixX Strings - February 2017

Interview and audio interview

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Video interview - February 2017

Get the inside story of The Night Siren from Steve himself!...

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Interview by Pollstar - February 2017

Steve Hackett chats with Pollstar about the messages of peace, diversity and unity in his new album...

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Interview by NJ Arts - February 2017

Steve Hackett revisits past and explores future on current tour

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Interview by Acme Radio Live - February 2017

Tim Hibbs interviews Steve: 292 The Vinyl Lunch

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Interview by Ithaca Journal - February 2017

Hackett to revisit Genesis years at Ithaca show

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Interview by Long Island Pulse - February 2017

Steve Hackett can still Hack It

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Interview by New Town Bee - February 2017

Concert Preview: Steve Hackett Of Genesis True To His Progressive Roots

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Interview by North Jersey.com - February 2017

Steve Hackett's latest: melodies from a migrant

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Interview by Acoustic Storm - February 2017

The Acoustic Storm's Jeff Parets spoke with Steve Hackett via phone.

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Interview by Syracuse - February 2017

A converstaion with Steve Hackett, Genesis guitarist appearing in Ithaca Saturday

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Interview by Glide Magazine - February 2017

Steve Hackett Talks New LP 'The Night Siren' & Revisiting 'Wind & Wuthering'

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Interview by Downtown - January 2017

Steve Hacketton his Feb shows, The Night Siren, Genesis Reuniting & More

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Interview by Classic Rock Revisited - January 2017

Steve Hackett: The Soft-Spoken Master

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Interview by My Global Mind - January 2017

The Night Siren is my most ambitious CD to date!

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Interview by Ultimate Classic Rock - July 2016

Interview with Steve on GTR.

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Audio interview by Lazarium Radio Creative - July 2016

Interview with Steve regarding Chris Squire, Yes and more.

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Audio interview by Kaleidoscope Ears - June 2016

Conversation and music.

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Podcast with Steve by Stonehall Sessions - May 2016

One hour conversation with Steve.

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Interview / feature with Steve by Blurt Online - April 2016

ACOLYTE, ARTIST, GUITARIST, VOYAGER: Interview with Steve Hackett by Blurt Online.

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Interview / feature with Steve by To Be A Rock - April 2016

Acolyte to Wolflight - a converstaion with Steve.

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Interview / feature with Steve by Kootenay Co-op Radio - March 2016

Cals Prog Rock Show - interview with Steve, March 25, see download link for the MP3.

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2016 tour related Interviews / features with Steve

Interviews and features relating to touring in 2016.

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Interview / feature with Steve by Portland Mercury - March 2016

Steve Hackett, Eternal Acolyte - embraces past and present.

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Interview with Steve by IMDJ Radio - March 2016

Dave J interviews Steve on live and studio work.

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Interviews with Steve by TWR - March 2016

Two in depth interviews with Steve - "How to tame your axe & other stories" & "Tell us about your latest projects, Mr Hackett"

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Interview with Steve by Let It Rock - March 2016

In depth interview with Steve

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Interview with Steve by The Evil Jam - March 2016

In depth interview about all things Hackett

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Interview with Steve by Codigoradio - February 2016

Two radio interviews with Steve

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Interview with Steve by Progarchy - February 2016

26 minutes with Steve Hackett

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Interview with Steve by Rock Concert (in French) - January 2015

Interview exclusive de Steve Hackett (Ex-Genesis)

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Interview with Steve by Vintage Rock - December 2015

A few words with Steve Hackett - Fall 2015

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Article / interview with Steve by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - December 2015

Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett stays true to spirit of classic band

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Interview with Steve by Joomag - December 2015

Steve discusses guitar techniques, Genesis, GTR and solo music

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Video interview with Steve by CH Morning Live - November 2015

Steve discusses Genesis, solo work, albums, childhood trip to Canada and more

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Interview with Steve by Bravewords - November 2015

GTR - "Making a noise for a living"

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Interview with Steve by Cleve Scene - November 2015

Singer-Guitarist Steve Hackett defies the odds and gets better with age

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Audio interview with Steve by Philly Soundcast - November 2015

Radio interview with Steve while touring in the USA

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Article / interview with Steve by My Kawartha - November 2015

Former Genesis guitarist takes Lindsay stage

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Article / interview with Steve by Screaming Guitars - November 2015

Past and Present Collide as Steve Hackett Goes from Acolyte

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Article / interview with Steve by MWE3 - November 2015

Out of the Body

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Article / interview with Steve by The Maine Edge - November 2015

Steve Hackett of Genesis and GTR

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Article / interview with Steve by Midlife Rocker - November 2015

Steve Hackett Dances with Wolves

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Interview with Steve by Thomas Mangano - November 2015

Audio interview - Back In The Pack

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Interview with Steve by Franck Carducci for Morow - November 2015

Video interview with Franck Carducci on Wolflight and more...

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Article / interview with Steve by Dans Papers - November 2015

Steve Hackett rocks Westhampton Beach...

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Article / interview with Steve by Long Island Pulse - October 2015

Steve Hackett returns with career-spanning concerts...

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Interview with Steve by V-Blues - October 2015

Interview with Steve with excerpts from Wolflight and tour...

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Interview with Steve by Island Zone Update - October 2015

In depth interview with Steve on Wolflight, touring and more...

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Radio interview online by Rich Davenport's Rock Show - October 2015

Former Genesis / GTR guitar maestro Steve Hackett is interviewed on this week's show, discussing his new box set "Premonitions - The Charisma Recordings 1975-1983", the writing and recording of his latest solo album "Wolflight", his current "Acolyte to Wolflight" tour, and the recently reissued debut album from GTR. Steve also picks tracks from each of these releases....

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Interview with Steve by La Grosse Radio (in French) - September 2015

Entretien avec Steve Hackett (ex-guitariste de Genesis)...

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TV interview with Steve & Jo by Miriam Orlando - September 2015

Miriam Orlando interviews Steve and Jo in Milan...

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Interview with Steve by Rock Society magazine - Sept/Oct 2015

Exclusive interview with Steve on Wolflight and the current Acolyte to Wolflight tour...

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Interview with Steve by Rock City Radio - June 2015

Steve Hackett discusses Wolflight and more...

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Interview with Steve by Grande Rock - August 2015

Steve Hackett discusses Wolflight and more...

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TV interview with Steve by uDTV - August 2015

Steve Hackett performs and talks about Premonitions and more...

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Interview with Steve by Genesis News - August 2015

Steve Hackett talks about the upcoming 2015 tour and more...

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Interview with Steve by Rock Revolt Magazine - June 2015

Steve Hackett talks about Wolflight, guitars and more...

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Interview with Steve by Let It Rock - May 2015

Steve Hackett talks about his recent and future touring and more...

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Interview with Steve by Cryptic Rock - May 2015

Steve Hackett talks about his musical career and his new Wolflight album...

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Interview with Steve by Future Radio - Acoustic & Eclectic - May 2015

Richard Penguin interviews Steve

Steve Hackett talks about his Wolflight album with excerpts from the album...

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Interview with Steve by Highlands Magazine (in French) - May 2015

Review of Wolflight and interview by Didier Gonzalez

Steve Hackett talks about his Wolflight album...

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Interview with Steve by Mystery Tour Radio Show - March 2015

Mickey Savoldi interviews Steve

Steve Hackett talks about his Wolflight album and the forthcoming 2015 tour...

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Interview with Steve by Guitare Passion - May 2015

David Marnay interviews Steve

Steve Hackett talks all things Wolflight...

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Interview with Steve by Music Radar - April 2015

Matt Frost interviews Steve

Steve Hackett talks Wolflight, phrasing and the nylon knack.

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Interview with Steve by Vintage Rock - April 2015

Shawn Perry interviews Steve

Steve Hackett discusses his new album, 'Wolflight' and other Hackett & Genesis related subjects.

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Interview with Steve by 'Sitting in bar in Adelaide' Autralian Rock Radio - April 2015

Michael Pursche interviews Steve

Steve Hackett discusses his new album, 'Wolflight' with track by track detail

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Interview with Steve by Linea Rock Radio - March 2015

Video interview with Steve

Steve Hackett discloses his new album, 'Wolflight' and many other subjects

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Interview with Steve by Music Enthusiast Magazine - March 2015

William Clark interviews Steve

Steve Hackett discloses the idea behind revisiting Genesis and his new album, 'Wolflight'

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Interview with Steve by Palito Capuzzi - March 2015

Palito Capuzzi audio interview with Steve

Steve talks about his forthcoming South America tour, Genesis revisited and his new album Wolflight.

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Interview with Steve by Legendarium Media - December 2014

John DiBartolo video interview with Steve

Steve talks about the great influence C.S. Lewis had on his life and art, as well as other topics like travel, literature and the creative process. At the end of the interview there is a special treat of Steve reading from his own blog about his visit to The Kilns (the former home of C.S. Lewis)

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Interview with Steve by The Sound Bard - November 2014

Mike Mettler interviews Steve

Steve Hackett Re-Revisit Genesis and looks forward to being "Ambushed by Music in All Channels"...

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Interview with Steve by Distorsioni.net (scroll down for English version) - November 2014

Andrea Ghignone interviews Steve

Solo amore per la musica - Italian/English version...

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Interview with Steve by Michael Witthaus - November 2014

Rock Hall of Famer brings Genesis Revisited to Concord

Steve discusses the Genesis legacy, his influence as a guitarist on Eddie Van Halen, and why he believes a new BBC documentary does a poor job of telling his story...

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Steve Hackett interview with Progsheet - November 2014

Interview by John A Wilcox

Steve Hackett: Revisited, Extended, Revived In Ridgefield...

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Steve Hackett interview with AXS - October 2014

Interview by James Wood

Guitarist Steve Hackett talks upcoming North American tour, Genesis and GTR...

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Steve Hackett interview with Island Zone Update - October 2014

Interview by Roy Abrams

Steve Hackett: This is what genius sounds like...

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Canvas Prog Hour - Spectral Mornings - October 2014

Interview and music from Spectral Mornings

Steve introduces and describes songs from Spectral mornings...

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Steve Hackett interview with Futurity in Fiction - October 2014

Interview by Chris James

Encounter with Hackett...

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Audio interview with Steve for Guitare Passion - September 2014

Steve interviewed by David Marnay

Steve interviewed about touring, recording his new album and more...

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Audio interview with Phoenixfm - September 2014

Steve talks to Paul Golder

Steve Hackett talks about Genesis, touring and his new album

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Steve Hackett interview with Music Waves (in French) - July 2014

Interviewed after show at l'Olympia'

Quelques heures avant son concert á l'Olympia, Music Waves a rencontré Steve Hackett pour une brève interview dans lequel il est bien évidemment question de Genesis : ses albums de reprises, la reformation...

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Steve Hackett interview with Rockshot - July 2014

Interview by Tim Price

Past, Present & Future Part 1. ...

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Steve Hackett interview with Local Band for Hire! - August 2014

From Genesis To Other Revelations

We talked with Guitarist / Composer Steve Hackett by telephone in Clearwater Florida where he is currently on his world tour entitled, "Genesis Extended"...

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Audio interview with John Acock by uDiscover (Part 1) - July 2014

Part 1 of 3

uDiscover meets John Acock who co-produced 9 Steve Hackett albums

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Video interview with Steve by Metal Talk - July 2014

Steve interviewed by Mark Taylor

Exclusive video interview about 'Genesis Revisited: Live at the Royal Albert Hall'

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Radio Interview with Steve by Rock City Radio Show Berlin - July 2014

Steve interviewed by Jens Fritze

Steve chats on ALEX Radio on Sunday July 6

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Video interview with Steve by Gibson Guitar - June 2014

Steve interviewed by Gibson Guitar

Steve chats with Gibson Germany about his Gibson Les Paul guitar

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Steve Hackett Genesis Extended - 2014

Interview collection

A collection of interviews with Steve Hackett on Genesis Extended /Revisited 2014 and associated topics...

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Audio interview with Steve on the 2013 Cruise to the Edge - March 2013

Steve interviewed by Bob Howard

Steve interviewed at the start of the 2013 cruise...

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Steve Hackett audio interview with Progtopia - March 2014

Interview with Mark Ashby

Backstage Pass #3: Steve Hackett's Library of Unattached Ideas...

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Steve Hackett soundcheck video interview & analysis - March 2014

Interview with LileighWhite.com

Maestro of the Atmospheric Electric Guitar Steve Hackett gives the Analysis:Genesis team an inside look at his FX Pedal setups (past & present), as well as his most famous trademark techniques...

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Steve Hackett interview with Estonian World - March 2014

Adam Garrie interviews Steve

On 28 April, British singer-songwriter and guitarist Steve Hackett brings his Genesis Extended show to Tallinn's Nokia Concert Hall...

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Steve Hackett interview with Something Else - January 2014

Nick DeRiso interviews Steve

For Genesis alum Steve Hackett, 2013 was a year of loving looks back, and long-overdue recognition. He'll spend the new year building on those successes with new music....

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Steve Hackett Genesis Revisited II - 2012 - 2013

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A collection of interviews with Steve Hackett on Genesis Revisited and associated topics...

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Steve Hackett audio interview with Guitarhoo! - December 2013

30 minute in depth interview with Steve

Steve chats about his early roots as a musician, the beginning stages of Genesis, inventing the two handed tapping technique, working with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and with musicians Chris Squire of Yes, John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin, upcoming concert tours, new record projects and a lot more...

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Steve Hackett audio interview with Prog Report - December 2013

40 minute in depth interview with Steve

Steve Hackett, the legendary Genesis guitarist, calls in to talk about his Genesis Revisited project, the album, the tour and also goes deep into how a few of the Genesis classics came about. Steve talks candidly about the reunion rumors as well and what it was like to be in such an important band. Truly an honor to speak with such a legend.

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Steve Hackett audio interview with Classic FM's Jamie Crick - November 2013

Interview with Steve at the 2013 Gramophone Awards

Guitarist talks about his passion for classical music and the re-release of his classical albums...

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An interview with Nad Sylvan - November 2013

Martin Jones interviews Nad Sylvan at the Royal Albert Hall

I first met Nad Sylvan at the launch of the Genesis Revisited II album in London in 2012...

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Steve Hackett interview with Examiner - November 2013

An intimate chat with the prodigious guitarist of 'Genesis' with Ray Shasho

Recently, I had the rare pleasure of chatting with Steve Hackett from his home near London, England...

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Steve Hackett interview with audio clips by All About Jazz - October 2013

John Kelman interviews Steve

It might seem odd that the guitarist who left Genesis more than 35 years ago has ultimately become the only one to champion the music made during the group's years spent in the progressive rock arena...

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Steve Hackett audio interview with Chom Radio - October 2013

Interview with Steve plus video snippet

Steve Hackett joined us live in studio this morning for a chat and a couple of songs. Take a listen...

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Steve Hackett interview with Montgomery News - October 2013

Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett to appear at Scottish Rite

For rock legend Steve Hackett, the guitar is an extension of the man himself...

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Steve Hackett audio interview with Steve Swayne - September 2013

Steve Hackett interviewed in St Charles, Illinois

Interview with two tracks from Genesis Revisited...

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Steve Hackett interview with Glide Magazine - September 2013

Steve Hackett - An Interview with the Prog Pioneer

A few weeks ago, former RIP Magazine editor Lonn Friend stepped inside a Genesis time machine when guitar player Steve Hackett cracked open his oeuvre to release a spectral prism in Illinois...

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Steve Hackett interview with Examiner.com - September 2013

Steve Hackett: The song's the thing

It was 16 years between Genesis Revisited albums for Steve Hackett, yet without pressing the progressive guitar great, he admits to an ulterior motive for releasing Volume II last year...

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Steve Hackett interview with Playboy (in Spanish) - September 13

40th anniversary of "Selling England by the Pound"

Conmemorando los 40 anos de "Selling England by the Pound" el guitarrista de Génesis muestra al mundo las versiones reforzads de la legendaria agrupación británica... ...

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Steve Hackett interview with John A. Wilcox - September 2013

Steve Hackett Brings the Music of Genesis to the Ridgefield Playhouse

An interview with Steve leading up to the Ridgefield Playhouse show...

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Steve Hackett interview with Music Lounge - September 2013

Steve Hackett performs live

Interview and performance...

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Steve Hackett interview Classic FM's Jamie Crick - September 2013

2013 Grammy Awards interview

Interview with 2013 Gramophone Classical Music Awards with Classic FM's Jamie Crick...

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Steve Hackett interview with Rock Guitar Daily - August 2013

Interview with Steve Hackett by Tony Conley

"I know progressive rock has had its critics, but I can't bring myself to be critical of the music that was a shot in the dark from a bunch of young guys." ~ Steve Hackett on Genesis...

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Steve Hackett interview with Farida Guitars - August 2013

Interview with Steve Hackett

Three part interviews with Steve by Farida guitars

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Audio interview with Steve in Quimper for Radio Fidélité - July 2013

Discussions on Genesis Revisted and more

Steve interviewed in the hotel before the show at Quimper in France...

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Steve Hackett interview with The Journal - May 2013

Interview with Steve Hackett

Memories of a 70s and 80s supergroup will be stirred in Gateshead next week. DAVID WHETSTONE talked to guitarist Steve Hackett, late of Genesis...

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Steve Hackett interview with The Telegraph Online - May 2013

Q & A with Steve Hackett

Steve Hackett was the guitarist in Genesis from 1971 to 1977, the period regarded by many diehard fans as the classic era for the prog-rock behemoths...

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Steve Hackett interview with Rock Sinfónico - April 2013

Interview with Steve Hackett

We interviewed Steve Hackett in Mexico before his show on Baja Prog, on the context of his Genesis Revisited II World Tour...

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Steve Hackett Genesis Revisited II - 2012

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Steve Hackett interview with Friars Aylesbury - March 2013

Interview with Steve Hackett

We have a new interview with Friars legend Steve Hackett who is looking forward to coming back to Friars as much as we are looking forward to seeing him back...

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Steve Hackett interview with BBC Radio Merseyside - January 2013

Audio interview with Steve Hackett

Spencer Leigh talks to Steve about Genesis Revisited II and more (* begins 30 minutes into the show)...

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Steve Hackett interview with Profil - December 2012

Interview with Steve Hackett

Steve HACKETT does not need an introduction. He is certainly one of the most important guitarists of the 20th century...

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Steve Hackett interview with The Musicians that Matter - December 2012

Audio interview with Steve Hackett

Discussing Steve Hackett's history, music and motivation...

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Steve Hackett interview with Innerviews - December 2012

Interview with Steve Hackett, Roger King, Ben Fenner & Dave Kerzner

For prog-rock devotees, Steve Hackett's '70s work with Genesis is the guitar equivalent of the Sermon on the Mount. Since departing from the band in 1977, he has significantly expanded his horizons across a prolific solo career spanning 34 diverse releases...

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Steve Hackett interview with Muse on Muse - July 2012

Mamoru Moriyama interviews Steve on Squackett

Steve has recently released his newest project ÒSquackettÓ, a collaboration with Chris Squire who currently plays for the legendary progressive band YES....

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Steve Hackett audio interview with Kaleidoscope Ears - June 2012

Dwayne interviews Steve on Squackett

Dwayne speaks with Steve Hackett (ex-Genesis) regarding the highly anticipated collaboration with Chris Squire, now released as SQUACKETT. The album is called "A Life Within A Day"...

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Squackett interview with DPRP - June 2012

Alison Henderson interviews Steve Hackett and Chris Squire

The eagerly awaited musical union of two prog legends has finally come to fruition through the release of A Life Within A Day...

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Squackett interview with Guitar International - June 2012

Steve Hackett talks about his and Chris Squires new Squackett album, his sitar and fans in China

Today, Steve Hackett, the prolific guitarist who captured the spotlight when he joined Genesis is releasing a new album , Steve Hackett and Chris Squire: Life Within a Day, with bassist, Chris Squire, who rose to fame with the '70s progressive rock band, Yes....

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Squackett interview with Pollstar - June 2012

Chris Squire + Steve Hackett = 'Squackett'

With each artist talking with Pollstar separately, Squire and Hackett described the making of the album, progressive rock in general and plans for taking their collaborative work on the road...

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Steve Hackett interview with Genesis News - April 2012

Steve is interviewed by Helmut Janisch from Genesis News

Steve Hackett in conversation about A Life Within A Day and Genesis Revisited II...

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Steve Hackett interview with Guitar World - May 2012

Steve is interviewed by William Westhoven from Guitar World

Former Genesis Guitarist Steve Hackett Talks Gear, Tapping and Squackett's Debut Album, 'A Life Within A Day'...

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Steve Hackett audio interview with Cherry Red TV - May 2012

Mark Powell interviews Steve - The Steve Hackett Story

The Steve Hackett Story' Interview by Mark Powell. Exclusive to cherryred.tv Steve Hackett talks to Esoteric Label Manager Mark Powell about his life, music & the new collaboration and album with Chris Squire 'Squackett'...

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Steve Hackett interview with Vintage Rock - May 2012

Steve is interviewed on the subject of Squackett

Supporting the release of the Squackett album, A Life Within A Day, former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett spoke with me about the strong and surprisingly commercial collaboration with Chris Squire, the one and only Yes bassist, among other items of interest...

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Steve Hackett audio interview in Rome - April 2012

Sergio Mancinelli from Capital Radio interviews Steve

Audio interview with Steve in Rome...

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Steve Hackett audio interview with Claudio - April 2012

Claudio Capuzzi in South America interviews Steve and Jo

Audio interview on Genesis Revisited, Squackett, touring and more...

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Steve Hackett audio interview with Music Legends - March 2012

Interview with Steve by Jason Saulnier

Steve Hackett talks studio projects, YouTube and more...

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Steve Hackett audio interview with Southern Daily Echo - February 2012

Still going strong on his own

STEVE HACKETT may be more widely know as a former member of iconic British band Genesis, but since leaving the group in 1977, he has gone on to firmly establish himself as an accomplished and varied musician in his own right...

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Steve Hackett audio interview with Geoff & Andy - February 2012

Interview with Steve by Geoff Dorsett

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Steve Hackett audio interview with Get Ready to ROCK! - February 2012

Interview with Steve by Keith Thompson

Steve Hackett chats to Get Ready to ROCK!'s Keith Thompson about his solo work, Genesis and current projects...

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Classic Rock - Gig of the Week - February 2012

Gig of the week: Steve Hackett

Right now, Steve HackettÕs stock is higher than itÕs probably been since the early days of his solo career...

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Steve Hackett audio interview with The Base Sessions - February 2012

Hackett on hand to for Base Session 2012

The Base Sessions team, from Base Studios in Stourbridge, hit the road to London for the first feature of the new year to meet up with former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett....

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Steve Hackett interview with RND - February 2012

Martin Haggerty interviews Steve

The reactions to your latest Album, Beyond The Shrouded Horizon, and the European dates before Christmas have been extremely positive...

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Steve Hackett 10 questions with Ents 24 - February 2012

Ten questions we ask everyone - Steve Hackett

We spoke with Steve Hackett just before he started the second leg of his Breaking Waves tour - commencing on the 10th February - to have him answer our world famous Ten Questions We Ask Everyone. He talked to us about independence, walking and Genesis...

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Steve Hackett interview with Future Radio - January 2012

Acoustic and Eclectic

Steve Hackett special plus interview with Richard Penguin...

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Steve Hackett interview with Something Else! Part 2 - January 2012

One Track Mind: Steve Hackett on "When the Heart Rules the Mind," "Firth of Fifth," others

Find out how joining Genesis spurred him to a series of memorable inventions on his instrument...

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Steve Hackett interview with Something Else! - January 2012

Interviewed by Nick DeRiso on Squackett, Genesis and more

Steve Hackett, who still nurtures a lasting affinity for classical music, has leapt headlong back into prog rock...

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Rock Society Magazine - Steve Hackett Interview - December 11

Interview with Steve by Steve Pilkington from Rock Society Magazine (issue 187)

As Steve Hackett embarks on the second leg of his UK tour to promote Beyond the Shrouded Horizon, Steve Pilkington took Steve through the album and talked about his departure from Genesis...

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Rock Society Magazine - Wetton Report - December 11

This month's blog from the ultimate prog journeyman, John Wetton (issue 187)

Winter is here, prog-people - we have seen the last of the old currant bun till next July, so it's time to war up for the Hivernal season with some solid gig-going...

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Steve Hackett interview in Aschaffenburg - November 2011

Beyond the Shrouded Riffs

Before his performance at the Colos-Saal in Aschaffenburg, Germany, Helmut Janisch and Christian Gerhardts found Steve Hackett in a good, but also tradionally thoughtful Steve Hackett, and found out what he thinks about touring, the fans, his rediscovered affection for his past in Genesis and his plans for the future...

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Classic Rock Presents Prog conversation with Steve and fellow musicians - November 11

The Round Table discussion with Steve Hackett, Ian Anderson, Dave Brock, Ray Shulman, Mark Kelly and Roine Stolt

To launch EMI/Insideout's massive back catalogue reissues campaign Prog Rocks! we recently brought together six musicians...

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Interview with It's Psychedelic Baby - December 2011

Klemen Breznikar interviews Steve Hackett

Thank you very much for taking your time, Steve! What are you up to these days?...

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Review and Interview with Highlands Magazine - November 11

Les horizons bleus de Steve Hackett

Le prolifique STEVE HACKETT, régénéré par son récent mariage avec Jo Lehmann le 4 juin 2011 vient nous offrir en ce 26 septembre 2011 un nouvel album somptueux... ...

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Interview with Guitar Jar - November 2011

15 questions with guitarist Steve Hackett

Guitar Jar catches up with Steve and quizzes him on his technique, guitar equipment and asks if heÕs working on any new material...

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Interview with Rock Legacy - November 2011

Steve is interviewed on albums, gigs and more

The writer's chief problem when approaching Steve Hackett is knowing where to start...

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Interview with Jam Online - October 2011

Mario Giammetti interviews Steve on BTSH

Il chitarrista ha ripreso possesso della sua carriera (e del suo studio di registrazione) e guarda al futuro con rinnovato ottimismo...

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Audio interview with Steve on The Best Radio You Have Never Heard - October 2011

Interview and music with Steve Hackett on BRYHNH with Perry Bax

Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett joins Perry Bax on The Best Radio You Have Never Heard for a chat about Steve's new album Beyond the Shrouded Horizon, the early days and the future of Genesis, along with some great music from both Steve's solo career and with Genesis.

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Video interview with Steve by iguitarmag.com (* Page 142 *) - September 11

Michael Casswell interviews Steve

Two part interview with Steve (select page 142)...

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Audio interview with Steve on British Forces Radio - October 2011

Discussions on new album and more!

I recently recorded an interview with Steve, which we broadcast to British servicemen currently on operations in Afghanistan...

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The Irrelevant Rock & Roll Music Show - October 2011

Branches of Genesis - Part 2

Audio article on Steve Hackett and Anthony Phillips (Part 2)

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The Irrelevant Rock & Roll Music Show - July 2011

Branches of Genesis - Part 1

Audio article on Steve Hackett and Anthony Phillips (Part 1)

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Article with Steve on Beyond the Shrouded Horizon by Classic Rock - October 11

Steve talks about his new album

'Retirement' is a dirty word for the former Genesis guitarist who's trying to "pack in as much as possible"...

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Interview with Steve Hackett on Beyond the Shrouded Horizon with Alternative Matter - September 2011

Interview with Steve on the new album and more

Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett is one of the most influential and respected musicians within the progressive rock and metal world...

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Interview with Steve Hackett on Beyond the Shrouded Horizon with The Evil Jam - September 2011

Mark Kenyon interviews Steve

We at The Evil Jam arranged an interview with an album preview with Steve and his wife Jo at their home. On Saturday 10th September...

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Article with Steve on Beyond the Shrouded Horizon by Western Daily Press - September 11

Steve talks about his new album

He may be labelled as a "progressive rock giant" but ex-Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett is a romantic soul at heart...

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Video interview with Steve Hackett with The Rocktologist - August 2011

Steve interviewed in Spilimbergo by Rok Podgrajsek

Steve Hackett first came to the attention of music crticis and fans when he stepped in to fill Anthony Phillips' shoes after his departure from Genesis...

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Interview with Steve Hackett with Off the Record - August 2011

Steve interviewed in Spilimbergo

Steve Hackett has a way of making you feel not like a journalist but as a friend invited to his own home, sharing a cup of tea on the sofa...

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The Guardian & Observer music season - August 2011

The worst gig we ever played: musicians on their on-stage lows

(Scroll down to read) I played this gig with Canterbury Glass, who were booked to play a club at this shotgun wedding...

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Interview with Steve Hackett with The Evil Jam - April 2011

Mark Kenyon interviews Steve

We started by listening to some previews from Steve's new album, and we began discussing what we had just heard, along with a short preview of the Live DVD we had seen a few clips from...

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Interview with Steve Hackett by Hi Channel from Greece - July 2011

Hit Channel interviews Steve - English translation

Hit Channel had the great honour to talk with a very kind person and a revolutionary guitarist, ex-Genesis member,Steve Hackett. A few months ago, he released "Live Rails" live album with excellent response from everyone. Steve except his skills as guitarist, is famous for his attitude not to comprise in his career, and this is very difficult decision being a member in a huge band...

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Steve TV interview in Fasano - June 2011

Steve Hackett interview with Antonella Caramia

TV interview with Steve in Fasano.

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Interview with Steve Hackett by Examiner.com - May 2011

George Pacheco interviews Steve - Guitarist Steve Hackett talks Live Rails and Genesis

"Back in the day," as the saying goes, live albums were de rigueur for the big time, touring arena rock band; records which were meant to be listened to intently and in the dark, replicating that inimitable magic of the live concert experience...

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Interview with Steve Hackett by Roman Walczak - May 2011

Roman Walczak from artrock.pl interviews Steve

You've recently played in Poland two times in Inowroclaw and Wroclaw. Your kind words about Wroclaw that you wrote on your blog brought warm feelings to our hearts...

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Interview with Steve Hackett by Guitar Player Magazine - April 2011

Guitar Player interviews Steve about Live Rails

Steve Hackett recently released Live Rails, featuring his new touring band performing songs from throughout his solo career along with a few staples from the Genesis catalog...

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Article on Steve Hackett by Goldmine Magazine - April 2011

The 10 albums that changed Steve Hackett's life

If the brevity of Hackett's answers is any indicator, he's a fellow who prefers to let the music do the talking. So what artists and works have spoken to his artistic soul?

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Interview with Steve Hackett by Goldmine Magazine - April 2011

The classic era of Genesis examined: 1971-1975

When the uninitiated think of Genesis, what comes to mind is often a slightly edgier version of Phil Collins' gazillion-selling 1980s pop. But the legacy that has endured with musicians and the group's most dedicated fans belongs to the band's earlier incarnation: the classic lineup of vocalist Peter Gabriel, keyboardist Tony Banks, bassist and guitarist Mike Rutherford, lead guitarist Steve Hackett, and, of course, Phil Collins playing the heck out of the drum kit...

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Interview with Steve Hackett by Glide Magazine - February 2011

Interview with Steve by Ryan Reed - Steve Hackett - Prog Rock Pioneer

Prog rock legend/guitar virtuoso Steve Hackett needs no introduction. OK, maybe he does...

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Steve talks to The Dividing Line in Australia - August 2010

Steve Hackett interview with Stu Cameron

During this extended interview Steve explains how he recorded the album in his living room, talks extensively about the modern music industry, life post-Genesis, his approach to song writing and how modern technology affects the music making process...

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Interview with Steve Hackett by The Rocktologist - January 2011

Interview with Steve by Rok Podgrajsek

I think for anyone who's even faintly familiar with progressive rock, Steve Hackett needs no introduction...

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Steve Hackett analysis - January 2011

Part I

Part II

An analysis of Steve Hackett's guitar work including an exploration of the difference between the original Genesis albums and the 5.1 re-mixes. Presented by Leigh Harris.

Steve talks to Michael Pursch in Australia - January 2011

Steve Hackett Australian interview

Audio interview with Steve by Michael Pursch

Video interview - Get Ready to Rock - November 2010

Keith Thompson talks to Steve Hackett on the eve of his forthcoming UK tour

Steve is featured artist on Get Ready to Rock - Interview with Steve Hackett

Steve talks to Classic Rock - November 2010

Steve Hackett checks in on the eve of his UK Tour

The Classic Rock and Metal Podcast - Interview with Steve Hackett

Interview in Lisbon with Steve - October 2010

Steve Hackett video interview

Video interview in Lisbon with Steve

Steve talks to Planet Rock - October 2010

Steve Hackett interview

Audio interview with Steve by Planet Rock

Steve talks to Sonic Shocks - October 2010

Steve Hackett video interview

Video interview with Steve by Sonic Shocks

Interview with Steve Hackett by Express and Star - October 2010

Steve Hackett steaming back to the Robin

Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett brings his solo tour to the Robin 2 in Bilston next month...

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Interview with Steve Hackett by Classic Rock - September 2010

Steve Hackett Gears Up For Tour, Classic Rock Awards

Steve Hackett is currently a man in demand, with an upcoming tour, plus an album recorded with Yes bassist Chris Squire - and a nomination in this yearÕs Classic Rock Awards...

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Interview with Steve Hackett by Goldmine, Spring 2010

Steve Hackett finds transcendence in new album

"Out of the Tunnel's Mouth" is more than another solo record for ex-Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett...

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Steve talks to Blog Talk Radio - August 2010

Steve Hackett radio interview

Interview with Steve on Blog Talk Radio with Long Live Rock

Interview with Steve Hackett by Progressor - August 2010

Steve Hackett: "Everything is possible in music!"

For Prog Rock fans, a question like "What would you like to discuss with Steve Hackett?" is something like suggesting a fashion-conscious lady to select something for herself out of a chest full of treasures...

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Interview with Steve Hackett at Ottawa Bluesfest - July 2010

Steve Hackett talks music by Joe Reilly

Steve talks to Joe Reilly before the Ottawa Cisco Bluesfest show on July 8th, with clips from the show.

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Interview with Steve Hackett by Innerviews - June 2010

Aural ambushes by Anil Prasad

Steve Hackett provocatively refers to his new album Out of the Tunnel's Mouth as a "series of ambushes." It's an apt description given the wildly diverse territory the album crisscrosses and connects within each song...

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Interview with Steve Hackett by Spinitloud.com - June 2010

Steve Hackett:Virtuoso, Ambassador, Gentleman

Many tags can be attached to Steve Hackett. Guitar god. Ex member of several projects, most notably Genesis and GTR. But the most impressive label on his resume is what a thoughtful, well spoken man he is...

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Interview with Steve & OOTTM by Goldmine - June 2010

Steve Hackett finds transcendence in new album

"Out of the Tunnel's Mouth" is more than another solo record for ex-Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett. It was written as a transcendental experience, moving from darkness into light. It is also about his personal creative freedom and the challenges that surround it...

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Interview with Steve Hackett by The Evil Jam - May 2010

Mark Kenyon interviews Steve...

This interview is a combined interview from Backstage interviews conducted at The Robin 2 In Bilston and The Assembly at Leamington Spa with a catch up interview conducted at Steve's home in Twickenham...

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Interview with Steve Hackett by Metallized - May 2010

From Genesis to Istambul

Capita spessissimo che quando parlo con qualcuno della nostra attività e descrivo quale impegno e quale costanza questa richieda, mi si domandi quasi sempre: "Ma quanto ti danno?", e quando rispondo che si tratta di un impegno totalmente gratuito svolto solo per pura passione il mio interlocutore mi chieda invariabilmente: "Eh? Ma chi te lo fa fare? Sei pazzo." ...

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Interview with Steve by ProgSheet - May 2010

John A. Wilcox interviews Steve...

From Genesis to GTR to a large solo catalogue embracing a myriad of styles, Steve Hackett is always inventive, always moving forward. The hall of fame guitarist's latest is Out Of The Tunnel's Mouth and it's no exception....

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Archive - Interview with Steve Hackett - 20th Century Guitar Magazine - September 2005

It's Bach we have to thank...

By the end of the 1960's, we said goodbye to the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, The Doors and the era of Acid Rock. Then a very curious thing happened. Classical music found its way in and Progressive Rock was born...

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Interview with Steve by Vintage Rock - January 2010

Ralph Greco, Jr. interviews Steve...

There are guitar players... and then there are guitar players. Steve Hackett is a guitar player among very few whose unique touch has kept him at a level very few other players reach....

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YouTube - Interview with Steve by Get Ready to Rock - September 2009

Pete Feenstra interviews Steve - Part One

Pete Feenstra interviews Steve - Part Two

Pete Feenstra interviews Steve - Part Three

Three part interview with Steve on YouTube

Interview with Steve by Prog Mania - December 2009

Gilles Agostinho interviews Steve...

Prog-mania a eu la chance de s’entretenir longuement avec Steve Hackett à l’occasion de la sortie de son nouveau et fantastique album « Out of the tunnel’s mouth »...

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Western Morning Interview - November 2009

Jackie Butler interviews Steve...

Steve Hackett loves Bach, blues and everything in between. The ex-Genesis guitarist tells Jackie Butler why...

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Wigan Evening Post Interview - November 2009

Martin Hutchinson interviews Steve...

From Genesis to jazz, Steve's a heck of an eclectic guitarist...

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Interview with Steve by German Genesis Fanclub - November 2009

Helmut Janisch interviews Steve...

Kurz bevor die Hackett-Band am 3. November 2009 in Aschaffenburg die Bühne betrat, hatten wir die Gelegenheit, einige Minuten mit Steve...

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Interview with Steve by Ticino by Night - October 2009

Pedro and Steve from Ticino by Night interview Steve...

First of all I would like to thank you for the beautiful concert you gave us [Lugano]. No concession to the public in the square, playing only "melodical" music....

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Fireworks magazine interview October 2009

Gary Marshall interviews Steve...

Steve Hackett has never been the archetypal rock star and his willingness to undertake an interview at 10am on a sunny Sunday morning is a long way from Rock 'n' Roll behaviour...

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ARfm interview October 2009

ARfm Soundscapes Paul Baker interview with Steve...

Hear the ARfm radio interview with Steve (mp3, 33MB)

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Land of Genesis interview October 2009

Land of Genesis interviews Steve...

After being a member of GENESIS from 1971 to 1977, Steve HACKETT has been pursuing his own musical journey for 30 years...

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World of Genesis interview September 2009

Sketches from the Tunnel's Mouth - Dave Negrin interviews Steve...

Despite its challenges personally and professionally, 2009 has proven to be a banner year for Steve Hackett...

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Steve interview at Friar's Aylesbury website, September 2009

Steve interviewed by Mike

I say, well, we have an exclusive interview with a Friars legend. Steve Hackett played Friars Aylesbury three times with the ever growing Genesis and played also with Genesis at Friars gigs in Bedford, Watford and Dunstable...

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Progressive Area interview with Steve, September 2009

Steve interviewed by Suze

We saw ourselves this summer in Loreley...

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Filmed Lugano interview with Steve, July 2009

Steve interviewed in Lugano

Steve is interviewed prior to his gig at the Estival Jazz, Lugano...

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Rockline interview with Steve, July 2009

Steve interviewed in Slovenia *Scroll down for English version*

It was an honour for me to talk to him before his show with Djabe in Slovenj Gradec...

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The Prog Rock email interview with Steve, June 2009

Mr. Steve Hackett, master rock and classical guitarist, composer

Thank you Steve for this e-mail interview. I missed talking to you at Nearfest, so I guess this is the next best thing....

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Video interview with Steve - June 2009

Steve interviewed in Las Palmas

Steve Hackett talks about his solo career and the Genesis years in Gran Canaria, Spain, June 18 2009, prior to his concert at Auditorio Alfredo Kraus...

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Steve Hackett Event 2009 in Remscheid interview March 2009 (Language: German)

Interview on stage with Steve - In The Heart Of The Fans

Das Steve Hackett Event 2009 in Remscheid bescherte des Besuchern am Freitag ein exklusives Bühneninterview mit Steve Hackett...

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The Evil Jam Steve interview May 2009

Steve talks with The Evil Jam

The last time I saw Steve Hackett was when he was guesting in his brother John's band at the London Astoria, I finally manage to catch up with Steve a mere three years later...

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Rock Radio Interview with Steve May 2009

Rock Radio Interview - New LP as good as early Genesis...

Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett says his upcoming album is comparable with the band's early masterpiece, Selling England by the Pound - and he says he'd love a Genesis reunion...

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Genesis Music Forum interview March 2009

Genesis-music.com Forum - An exclusive interview with Steve...

New interview with Steve on the Forum of the Official Genesis site...

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World of Genesis interview February 2009

Voyage into the Future - An exclusive interview with Steve...

It's been more than seven years since World of Genesis had an opportunity to chat one on one with Steve Hackett...

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Interview with Steve January 2009

Q The dawn of 2009 finds you in a shiny new internet home...

A Glad you like it - I'm hoping it's a new home for fans as well as me. I'm actually very proud of the way it looks already but I'm also very excited about some of the ideas we have for developing it further.

Q So why the move now?

A Well as you may know I went through a divorce last year and in the aftermath of that I felt a need for greater autonomy, to be honest both personally and professionally. Your life gets turned upside down in these situations but it doesn't half fuel your creativity. I'm positively bursting with new ideas.

Q So is there new material in production?

A Absolutely. People always ask me about favourite albums or songs, but as ever I'm most enthusiastic about the current stuff and I have to tell you I think that the new material is fantastic. (Steve grins) I'm not entirely impartial of course...

Q Acoustic or electric?

A Definitely electric, or 'rock' if you prefer, but my passion for nylon guitar is well known, so you can expect it to feature heavily.

Q So does this mean we can expect a new album in the near future?

A Actually, we have two or three projects on the go at the moment, including a collaboration with Chris Squire.

Q Yes, I saw an interview with Chris where he mentioned that he had been working with you, in fact he was very complimentary.

A Praise from Chris means a great deal. I've long been an admirer of his playing actually, and he's a great writer and singer too, so it's a real privilage to work with him. I contributed some guitar work to his Christmas album last year, which was fun, and things just went from there. He's a busy man, of course, currently touring North America with Yes, but the internet's a wonderful thing isn't it, so we can just ping MP3s across the pond.

Q So is this the new technophile Hackett in operation?

A Well we tried mailing 78s but it turns out that they don't fit through letterboxes, and even guitarists have to embrace technology from time to time.

Q Roger King's sleeve notes for the recent "Tribute" album allude to your penchant for 78s.

A Not 78s per se, I think the reference was to the wire recorders used in the twenties, but I have a great fondness for the warmth of those early recordings - it's a sound we endeavoured to capture for the "Tribute" recordings, 'new wine in old bottles' if you will. I'm very proud of it, both the playing and the production - I think we managed to look backwards and forwards at one and the same time.

Q Talking of retrospectives, the new Genesis box set is out now with alternative mixes and previously unreleased material.

A Yes, the original mixes were very much of their time, and none the poorer for that, but the new mixes certainly bring a fresh perspective. Nick Davis did a terrific job on them - the guitars on those albums have never sounded finer.

Q I assume the answer is no but I have to ask - any chance of a reunion of the classic Genesis lineup with you on guitar and Gabriel singing?

A There's still every chance that the class of 75 could reconvene at a moments notice as the Genesis name still carries such affection with audiences throughout the world. I'm just one of five, though. But my enthusiasm for touring remains undiminished.

Q So does that mean we might see you on stage in the near future?

A Yes. We have some Italian dates in the pipeline for early 2009 and every likelihood of more to follow - I'm really looking forward to taking the full electric band out. Meanwhile I'm busy juggling recording and touring commitments.

Q I notice incidentally that you have made several appearances with the Hungarian band Djabe. Does this indicate a new direction for you?

A Well it's nice to be able to play in a less structured format from time to time - they're terrific musicians and good friends too. I get the opportunity to make mistakes and repeat them, in proper jazz fashion. (Steve laughs)

Q So might we see a new lineup for the gigs next year or will the band comprise familiar faces?

A Well things have changed behind the scenes, as I mentioned, but I'm happy to say that many of the old crew will still be manning the ship. No doubt there will be new recruits too. Watch this space!

Q Roger King has been ever present on stage and in the studio for the last few years...

A Yes, Roger continues to be an integral part of the operation, but I'm also deeply indebted to Jo Lehmann who has helped steer the ship through choppy waters, both creatively and administratively. Brian Coles, Nick Clabburn, Harry Pearce and Manda Lehmann continue to be worthy navigators too.

Q You're obviously optimistic about the future.

A You bet. Onwards and upwards! Many thanks.