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Steve Hackett Addresses the Possibility of a Genesis Reunion
Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett has said he would be willing to take part in a reunion of the band, despite not expecting one to happen. His comments matter because they leave open the prospect of a return involving a key member of Genesis’s influential 1970s line-up.
Hackett joined Genesis in 1971 and left in 1977, contributing to six albums. Speaking on the Word in Your Ear podcast, he said he would accept even a minor role, while noting differing views over whether the band’s defining era was its hit-making three-piece period or its earlier progressive-rock work; he continues to perform and reinterpret Genesis material.
In short
- Steve Hackett remains open to a Genesis reunion.
- He played on six Genesis albums between 1971 and 1977.
- He does not expect a reunion, but says the door is open.
Explained simply
Genesis is a highly influential British rock band that enjoyed success across several decades. The group began in the late 1960s as a progressive rock act, known for complex, extended compositions, before becoming a massive commercial force in the 1980s with a more radio-friendly sound.
Steve Hackett joined Genesis as guitarist in 1971 and remained with the band until 1977. During this six-year period, Hackett appeared on six studio albums and was integral to the band's early progressive-rock identity. His departure marked a significant shift as Genesis gradually moved towards the more accessible style that would define their global success.
There is considerable debate among Genesis fans about which era of the band produced their finest work. Some favour the early years with Hackett, when the group was more artistically experimental, whilst others prefer the later period when they achieved their greatest commercial success. A reunion bringing together members from the original line-up would therefore carry significance for fans devoted to the band's roots.
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