Steve Hackett leaves Vancouver aglow with a major Genesis buzz

all crappy iPhone photos by the newt By Steve Newton At the Vogue Theatre last night former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett and his killer band performed the best-loved songs from his old group's '70s heyday. Those included "The Fountain of Salmacis" from 1971's Nursery Cryme, the seven-part "Supper's Ready" from 1972's Foxtrot, "Firth of Fifth" from my … Continue reading Steve Hackett leaves Vancouver aglow with a major Genesis buzz

Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett plays any solo he wants on “The Knife”

By Steve Newton Vancouver's hardcore Genesis fans are no doubt chomping at the bit for the upcoming performance by Steve Hackett, the legendary band’s former guitarist. On his current tour, Genesis Extended--which plays the Vogue Theatre tomorrow (December 11)--the 64-year-old picker and his five-piece band re-create the best-loved tracks from the group’s ’70s heyday, when … Continue reading Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett plays any solo he wants on “The Knife”