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Steve Hackett plays his Floyd-equipped Gold Top singlecut
Steve Hackett says he would be up for a Genesis reunion tour with Phil Collins – but could it happen?

By Jonathan Horsley Published

There would be some serious obstacles in getting the ’70 to ’75 classic Genesis lineup back together

Guitarists
Left–Stephen Bishop performs on stage, New York, USA, 1978; Right–Eric Clapton performs live at Hammersmith Odeon in Hammersmith, London, England, 27th April 1977
How a ’70s soft rock icon ended up recruiting Eric Clapton on his debut album

By Janelle Borg Published

After a friend gave his demo tapes to Art Garfunkel, singer-songwriter Stephen Bishop somehow ended up in the same room as his guitar hero from Cream

Guitarists
Leland Sklar performs onstage during the Wild Honey's tribute to Warren Zevon at The Granada Theatre on September 27, 2025 in Santa Barbara, California
Lee Sklar shares his secrets for finding the perfect groove in the studio

By Jim Roberts Published

Sklar has played on over 2,500 albums – not bad for someone who claims, “I never had any intention of becoming a studio player”

Bassists
From left to right: Janick Gers of Iron Maiden; Steve Stevens, Billy Idol; Peter Hook; Noel Gallagher of Oasis
2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees announced – and there’s a long overdue nod to some British heavyweights

By Janelle Borg Published

Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, and Oasis have all received inductions, but Jeff Buckley and Melissa Etheridge were notably snubbed

Music Industry
Daryl Stuermer from Genesis performs at U Arena on March 17, 2022 in Nanterre, France
Phil Collins' go-to guitarist, Daryl Stuermer, reveals his Parkinson's diagnosis

By Janelle Borg Published

Genesis’ “permanent part-time” member reflects on the challenges he encountered during the band’s The Last Domino? Tour, which ultimately led to his diagnosis

Guitarists
Ready Freddie Washington playing a Ken Smith 5-string bass
Prolific session bassist “Ready” Freddie Washington recalls suddenly competing with Moog synths for work – and why 5-strings were the answer

By Janelle Borg Published

Washington had to purchase an expensive Ken Smith 5-string bass to stay competitive

Bassists
Leland Sklar performs with Lyle Lovett during an "Austin City Limits" taping at ACL Live on August 24, 2022 in Austin, Texas.
Lee Sklar: “If the drummer doesn’t swing – let him serve French fries in McDonald’s"

By Nick Wells Published

Session legend Lee Sklar was asked to name his studio pet hates: sequenced basslines, Pro-Tools and lacklustre drummers came out on top

Artists
Genesis
Watch Genesis play their last-ever gig at London's O2 Arena – with former frontman Peter Gabriel in attendance

By Sam Roche Published

The English rock veterans played 23 tracks, including Land of Confusion, No Son of Mine, Mama and I Can't Dance

Concert, Gigs & Tours
Genesis and Phil Collins guitarist Daryl Stuermer is selling guitars and other gear on Reverb
Genesis and Phil Collins guitarist Daryl Stuermer is selling guitars and other gear on Reverb

By Richard Bienstock Published

Items include Gibson, Fender and Steinberger electrics, a Roland guitar synth and dozens of pedals

Guitarists
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Genesis turn it on again (again) for The Last Domino? reunion tour

By Richard Bienstock Published

Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks will play a series of UK dates beginning in November

Concert, Gigs & Tours
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