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Recent News January 21, 2010
STEVE HACKET AND RENAISSANCE TO JOIN FORCES THIS SUMMER
Guitar virtuoso, Steve Hackett (formerly of Genesis, founding member of "supergroup" GTR with Steve Howe and 2010 Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame inductee) and 70's progressive rock icons Renaissance will join forces to create one of the most musically stimulating packages of the Summer. New to the Entourage roster but 40 years in the making, Renaissance is considered one of the leading progressive rock bands of the 70's, with chart topping hits such as "Northern Lights", "Mother Russia" and "Ashes Are Burning" and the hypnotic voice off Annie Haslam and musical prowess of Michael Dunford. Hackett has developed a worldwide following for his intricate songwriting and awe-inspiring guitar skills, following his live and recording work with Hall of Fame inductees Genesis and subsequent formation of GTR with Steve Howe of Yes fame. His highly anticipated album "Out of the Tunnel's Mouth" is set for release in March 2010.
October 30, 2009
Steve Hackett to Release New Album!
After much anticipation, Steve Hackett's new album, "OUT OF THE TUNNEL'S MOUTH" has been slated for official release on November 16th, but will exclusively be available immediately online at www.hackettsongs.com. This new album boasts collaborations with, among others, YES star Chris Squire on bass/vocals and Simon Phillips on drums.
September 16, 2009
Entourage Welcomes Steve Hackett to The Roster!
ETA is excited to announce the addition of British singer-songwriter and guitarist Steve Hackett to the roster! The legendary former lead guitarist of Genesis (during what is known as their best years as both a progressive and commercial band, '70-'77) continues to sell out theaters nightly on his current European tour and we look forward to bringing him to North America in 2010. This is a busy year for Hackett with the release of the Genesis Live: 1973-2007 box-set as well as putting the finishing touches on his highly anticipated new album, "Out of the Tunnel’s Mouth." The new album boasts collaborations with YES star Chris Squire on bass/vocals and Simon Phillips on drums, to name a few. For inquiries on booking Steve in North America in 2010 please contact us now @ 212-633-2600 or booking@entouragetalent.com and click here to see a new song by Steve.
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 Steve Hackett is renowned as an immensely talented and innovative rock musician. He was lead guitarist with Genesis as part of their classic line up with Gabriel, Collins, Banks and Rutherford, that produced acclaimed albums such as Selling England by the Pound (a favourite of John Lennon). With Steve’s extraordinary versatility in both his electric guitar playing and his composing, he involves influences from many genres, including Jazz, World Music and Blues. He is equally adept in his classical albums that include renditions of pieces by composers from Bach to Satie, his own acoustic guitar compositions that have gained the admiration of many, including Yehudi Menuhin, and ambitious guitar/ orchestra albums such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream, recorded with the Royal Philharmonic.
With Genesis, Steve’s guitar playing produced some of the most memorable moments, from the sensitivity of his acoustic sound on Horizons and Blood on the Rooftops to the dramatic rock guitar solos of Firth of Fifth and Fountain of Salmacis. As he embarked on his solo career he developed his exceptional range, pushing musical boundaries into exciting areas, inventing new sounds and also techniques such as ‘tapping’. His solo career went from strength to strength and the mid eighties not only saw the hit single Cell 151, but also the Steve Hackett and Steve Howe super group GTR, highly successful in America. After GTR Steve worked further with many renowned musicians such as Paul Carrick, Bonny Tyler, John Wetton and Brian May, who has credited Steve as an early influence. Steve went on to produce his hit album Genesis Revisited. He went even further back to his roots with Blues with a Feeling, whilst continuing to challenge his own ‘horizons’ with an amazingly eclectic mix of sounds, genres and a sense of the exotic that excites his many followers to this day. Recent albums have possessed a high level of sophistication, along with an ever-present powerful dynamic, from the dramatic and atmospheric darkness of Darktown and Wild Orchids to the colourful voyage through time and space of To Watch the Storms. Steve’s live electric gigs take his fans on an extraordinary journey that embodies all areas, from his Genesis days right through to the present, all woven together with his exceptionally unique and distinctive rock guitar sound. Audiences in Italy, Germany, Switzerland and the Canary Islands were recently enthralled with his new electric band now poised to tour much of Europe and the UK, and he is working on an exciting forthcoming rock album, Out of the Tunnel’s Mouth. Hackett’s live electric gigs take his fans on an extraordinary journey drawn from a rich musical heritage. Perennial Genesis favourites such as the mighty Firth Of Fifth sit alongside solo classics, while more recent material, with much of Out Of The Tunnel’s Mouth now included, demonstrate that he is an artist still at the very top of his game. Supported by some of the best musicians on the planet, Hackett’s unique guitar work remains the fulcrum on which this challenging and exhilarating show is balanced. The North American release of Out Of The Tunnel’s Mouth will see Hackett and his stunning 6-piece support line-up taking their show to audiences across the pond (please see below for band line-up). Steve Hackett was recently inducted into the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during the 2010 Induction Ceremony at New York’s legendary Waldorf Astoria, along with the other members of the classic line-up of Genesis...a great accolade for a world-class musician. Steve Hackett - Guitar / vocals Roger King - Keyboards / Musical Director Nick Beggs - Bass guitar / Chapman Stick / vocals Rob Townsend - Sax and Flute / vocals Gary O’Toole - Drums, D Drums, percussion / vocals Amanda Lehmann - Guitar / vocals |