Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett on his upcoming 'Selling England by the Pound' tour
tour, what compels him to keep playing this music when his former bandmates largely don’t go anywhere near it, and the ever-dwindling prospects of a Genesis reunion.In recent years, I’ve been doing 50 percent solo stuff and 50 percent Genesis stuff when I tour. I figured those are well-known songs and I’m entitled to do that. A lot of it rates high in the affection of fans and I’m happy to do that.
Tell me what you remember about creating the “Firth of Fifth” guitar solo, which is one of your great moments in Genesis. We didn’t expect it to be a hit, but when I talked to journalists, I used to say, “Have you heard our new hit single?” As if that would sway public opinion. I joked about that and the joke ended up being a reality. I think everyone should do that whenever they release a single. “Have you heard our hit single?” And just hope that scam pays off.I have a feeling we were in America at the time. We weren’t able to do that. Although at the time there was an enormous prejudice.
I saw your last two New York shows and both times I sat near Bruce Willis. I had no idea he was such a fan. I spoke to Phil’s son Nic a couple of years ago, and he said his dream was to play with Genesis. Have you seen him play?
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