Steve Hackett Interview : Life on Tour and Finding New Musical Possibilities

<p>Steve Hackett returns to the Now Spinning Magazine Podcast for his seventh conversation with Phil Aston, ahead of the Best of Genesis &amp; Solo Gems 2026 UK tour.We discuss the response to The Roaring Waves, his collaboration with Steve Rothery, and the fresh energy keyboard player Lalle Larsson and drummer Felix Lehrmann bring to his touring band. Steve talks about choosing music from the Genesis and solo catalogues, allowing familiar pieces to evolve, and balancing the legacy with his continuing creativity.We also explore the practical and personal sides of life on the road: his Fernandes guitars, string choices, backstage playing, books, and the inspiration he finds while travelling with Jo.One particularly inspiring moment finds Steve describing how, earlier that day, he had played something he could not play the day before. After everything he has achieved, he is still learning, discovering and moving forward.A warm, revealing conversation with a musician whose enthusiasm for music remains infectious.Tour dates and tickets: https://hackettsongs.com/toursSubscribe to Now Spinning Magazine for more interviews, reviews and conversations about the music we love.<a href="https://nowspinning.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Phil Aston | Now Spinning Magazine</a></p>