Steve Hackett

Steve Hackett

February 12, 1950 (74 years old) in London, England, UK

Stephen Richard "Steve" Hackett (born 12 February 1950) is an English musician, songwriter, singer and producer who gained prominence as the guitarist of the English progressive rock band Genesis from 1971 to 1977. Hackett contributed to six Genesis studio albums, three live albums and seven singles before leaving to pursue a solo career. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis in 2010. Hackett released his first solo album, Voyage of the Acolyte, while still a member of Genesis in 1975. After a series of further solo albums beginning in 1978, Hackett co-founded the supergroup GTR with another progressive guitarist, Steve Howe of Yes and Asia, in 1986. The group released the self-titled album GTR, which peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard 200 in the United States and spawned the Top 20 single "When the Heart Rules the Mind". When Hackett left GTR in 1987, the group disbanded. Hackett then resumed his solo career. He has released albums and toured worldwide on a regular basis since.

Known For

Steve Hackett Genesis Revisited Live: Seconds Out & More Steve Hackett Genesis Revisited Live: Seconds Out & More
Genesis:| Up Close and Personal Genesis:| Up Close and Personal
Steve Hackett – Foxtrot at Fifty + Hackett Highlights: Live in Brighton Steve Hackett – Foxtrot at Fifty + Hackett Highlights: Live in Brighton
Genesis | The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway Genesis | The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
Genesis | Live at Shepperton Studios Genesis | Live at Shepperton Studios

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