**Steve Hackett** is a British guitarist and composer who has achieved worldwide fame as a member of the progressive rock band Genesis and through his versatile solo career. Born in London in 1950, Hackett joined Genesis in 1971 and was instrumental in shaping the band's sound with his creative playing style, including innovative fingerpicking techniques and the use of "tapping". During his time with Genesis, he was involved in iconic albums such as *Foxtrot* (1972), *Selling England by the Pound* (1973) and *The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway* (1974), influencing the band's sound with his melodic infatuation and atmospheric arrangements.
After leaving Genesis in 1977, Hackett embarked on his own artistic direction, which allowed him to further explore his love of rock, classical and world music. Albums such as *Voyage of the Acolyte* (1975) and *Spectral Mornings* (1979) are among the highlights of his solo career and demonstrate his musical range and love of experimentation. His work moves between progressive rock and classically influenced compositions, often interspersed with folkloristic and baroque elements that characterise Hackett's unique style.
Today, Hackett is recognised as an influential artist and guitar virtuoso, touring with Genesis repertoire as well as developing his own projects. He is considered one of the pioneers of progressive rock and has continued to impress in recent years with releases such as *At the Edge of Light* (2019) and *Under a Mediterranean Sky* (2021), in which he harmoniously combines classical influences and world music. His concerts offer a broad musical spectrum and captivate both fans of Genesis and lovers of complex rock music.
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