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Interview: Steve Hackett Discusses His New Album, 'Genesis Revisited II'

Posted 10/15/2012 at 6:56am | by James Wood

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Although I loved being able to bear witness to the great players from my high school years, I lament not being “around” (or in diapers) during the heyday of some of the influential artists from the '60s and early '70s, particularly The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin. Fortunately, I have the opportunity to experience what it was like for one such great, as guitarist Steve Hackett revisits songs from the era that made the band Genesis kings of the progressive rock movement.

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

Posted 05/17/2012 at 1:26pm | by William Westhoven

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If you’ve ever wondered how the influences of classical guitarist Andres Segovia and The Shadows’ instro-rocking legend Hank Marvin might blend, no doubt your imagination could take you to many places. It’s not that surprising, then, to learn that you might find Steve Hackett — a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee in 2010 for his work with Genesis — at the end of your journey.

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Squackett, Featuring Chris Squire and Steve Hackett, to Release Debut Album, 'A Life Within A Day,' May 29

Posted 04/17/2012 at 3:30pm | by Damian Fanelli

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Two prog-rock legends -- bassist Chris Squire and guitarist Steve Hackett -- have gotten together to form a new band, Squackett.

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Interview: Steve Hackett on His New Album, 'Beyond the Shrouded Horizon'

Posted 09/23/2011 at 5:19pm | by Joshua Cook

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Steve Hackett stamped his impression on the guitar community when he joined Genesis in 1970. Reserved as he was during those first few performances, Hackett quickly assumed the role as one of the country’s most innovative guitarists, pioneering the tapping and sweeping techniques — techniques that are now part of every ax chopper’s lexicon.

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Exclusive: Steve Hackett Premieres New Song, "A Place Called Freedom"

Posted 08/31/2011 at 11:23am | by Josh Hart

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It's a great day for prog here on GuitarWorld.com, as we've got another exclusive premiere for you: a new song from legendary prog-rock guitarist Steve Hackett titled "A Place Called Freedom." You can listen to the track below.

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