Steve Hackett Best Of Genesis & Solo Gems Tour
About This Event
Steve Hackett, the guitarist who joined Genesis in the early 1970s, presents selections from his time in the band alongside solo material at Town Hall. Genesis, formed in 1967 at Charterhouse School and later featuring Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins, were among the pioneers of progressive rock; that lineage informs Hackett’s repertoire.
About the Artists
Steve Hackett
Steve Hackett is an English guitarist known for his work in progressive and art rock, first coming to wider attention as lead guitarist for Genesis in the early 1970s. During his years with the band, he helped shape a string of influential recordings before turning his focus to an extensive solo career.
Genesis
Genesis is an English rock group founded in 1967 by schoolmates in Surrey, later shaping the language of progressive and art rock through the 1970s. Their most documented classic-era personnel included Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford, Phil Collins, and guitarist Steve Hackett.