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‘A slightly new direction’: Strings had impact on new album from ex-Genesis frontman Ray Wilson

Ray Wilson is, of course, best known for his work with Genesis — having fronted the band for its final studio release in 1997. He’ll also appear with Steve Hackett on the guitarist’s Genesis Revisited tour. You May Also Like: It’s time to give Genesis’ Calling All Stations, ex-frontman RayRead More

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‘I am really looking forward to it’: Steve Hackett prepares for gala Genesis Revisited II tour

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5j4C01dKbk&w=500&h=305] Steve Hackett is following up his well-received Genesis Revisited II project with a tour focusing on his former band’s 1971-77 repertoire, including classics like “Supper’s Ready,” “The Musical Box” and “Firth of Fifth.” You May Also Like: Steve Hackett selects his all-time favorite Genesis album: ‘I like theRead More

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‘Ideas, emotions, energy and honesty’: Steve Hackett explores the strengths of early Genesis

Steve Hackett, who played guitar for Genesis over the bulk of the 1970s, makes no bones about it: He prefers the band’s early era. That’s been made clear over a pair of Revisited projects. He’s also planning a tour focused on that time. You May Also Like: Steve Hackett selectsRead More

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Paul D’Adamo – Tell Me Something (2013)

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gOfjHGUW_M&w=500&h=305] For fans of the retired Phil Collins, Paul D’Adamo’s Tell Me Something might be the closest you’ll get to new music. Most of his former solo band is reassembled, and six of the album’s 10 songs were recorded by Collins and Genesis between 1976-85. You May Also Like:Read More

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Steve Hackett to appear with fellow Genesis alum Ray Wilson on select European dates

Steve Hackett confirmed in an online Q&A this week that fellow Genesis alum Ray Wilson will join him on select European dates as the guitarist tours behind his new release Genesis Revisited II. You May Also Like: Steve Hackett selects his all-time favorite Genesis album: ‘I like the worlds ofRead More

Anthony Phillips, Genesis co-founder: Something Else! Interview

Anthony Phillips, Genesis co-founder: Something Else! Interview

Anthony Phillips discusses the ‘Private Parts and Pieces’ series, the beginnings of his old band Genesis, and whether he has ever considered a reunion.

Genesis Co-founder Anthony Phillips - 'Private Parts and Pieces XI: City of Dreams' (2012)

Genesis Co-founder Anthony Phillips – ‘Private Parts and Pieces XI: City of Dreams’ (2012)

Anthony Phillips left Genesis decades ago, and on ‘Private Parts and Pieces XI: City of Dreams,’ he may have never sounded further away.

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‘You’d have to ask them yourself’: Steve Hackett unconcerned what ex-bandmates think of new Genesis tribute

Steve Hackett admits to some nostalgia, as he returned to the music of Genesis. But that doesn’t mean he’s running the new Genesis Revisited II project by his old band mates. You May Also Like: Steve Hackett selects his all-time favorite Genesis album: ‘I like the worlds of ideas onRead More

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Best of October 2012: Readers pick Donald Fagen, Beatles, Bob Dylan, Beth Hart, Neil Young, Steve Hackett

The Beatles rumbled through our October reader’s poll, placing in four different spots, but the month’s leader in the clubhouse was Donald Fagen — as the Steely Dan leader issued a long-awaited solo album. You May Also Like: Something Else! columnist Kit O’Toole featured at Fest for Beatles Fans SteveRead More

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Steve Hackett’s Game, But Something Else Is Holding Up a Genesis Reunion: ‘There’s the Old Retiree’

Steve Hackett last performed with Genesis on stage in 1982, and last worked with them in the studio in 1999.