A great night at De Montford Hall watching Steve Hackett playing Genesis classics and 'solo gems'. Great venue that I've neglected for years, that I'll be putting right in future.
Posted by Steve T on 14/10/2026
Steve Hackett - Best of Genesis & Solo Gems, De Montfort Hall, Leicester - 13th October 2026
The new band members fitted in right from the start. Excellent Hackett songs followed by Genesis classics. Loved the solos and end of Supper's Ready. Firth of Fifth brilliant. See you again in Nottingham.
Posted by Andrew B on 14/10/2026
Steve Hackett - Best of Genesis & Solo Gems, De Montfort Hall, Leicester - 13th October 2026
Fantastic concert. Incredible musicians. Brilliant music. Loved it.
Posted by Mark J on 15/10/2026
Steve Hackett - Best of Genesis & Solo Gems, Symphony Hall, Birmingham - 14th October 2026
Never saw John Bonham play with Genesis before. Keyboard solo exquisite as was John Hackett's. Band on fire . Prefer the newer material. Play more of it.
Posted anonymously on 15/10/2026
Steve Hackett - Best of Genesis & Solo Gems, Symphony Hall, Birmingham - 14th October 2026
The abbsolute best of Genesis (I lost interest after Steve and Peter left) and brilliant solo stuff in the first half. I've been a prog rock fan for well over 50 years and this was as good as it gets.
Posted by Keith on 15/10/2026
Steve Hackett - Best of Genesis & Solo Gems, Symphony Hall, Birmingham - 14th October 2026
Steve Hackett rose to international fame as the lead guitarist of Genesis, playing a key role in shaping the band’s pioneering progressive rock sound between 1971 and 1977. His inventive use of tapping, sweep picking and sustain gave Genesis classics like Foxtrot (1972), Selling England by the Pound (1973) and The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway (1974) their distinctive character, cementing his reputation as one of prog rock’s most innovative players. In recognition of this groundbreaking work, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis.
Following his departure from the band, Hackett embarked on a hugely successful solo career, exploring everything from classical guitar to blues and world music across more than 25 studio albums. He has continued to honour his Genesis legacy with his celebrated Genesis Revisited tours, while also pushing forward with new material that demonstrates his boundless creativity. Whether on stage or in the studio, Steve Hackett remains a towering figure in progressive music, inspiring generations of guitarists with his technical brilliance and adventurous spirit.