Steve Hackett is an English guitarist who is best known as former lead guitarist of progressive rock band Genesis, he released his first solo album in 1975 and, after leaving Genesis in 1977, he continued his solo career. His first tour featured himself alongside his brother, John, on flute, bass pedals, and guitar, Dik Cadbury on bass and vocals, Nick Magnus on keyboards, John Shearer on drums, and Pete Hicks on lead vocals.[1] His current touring line-up includes himself on guitar, harmonica and vocals, keyboardist Roger King and multi-instrumentalist Rob Townsend (both since 2001), vocalist Nad Sylvan (since 2013), bassist Jonas Reingold and drummer Craig Blundell (both since 2018).