Steve Hackett Shuns Genesis Reunion

The original Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett has released a statement about the band’s decision to reform for an international tour.

Hackett left the band in 1976 to pursue his solo career and sounds pretty bitter about the forthcoming reunion tour featuring the talents of Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks; original singer Peter Gabriel will not be taking part in the tour.

In a statement Hackett said of the tour: "First of all I would like to congratulate Tony, Mike and Phil for flying the flag once again. Good luck to them and I really hope they have a very successful tour.

“I was originally approached to discuss the possibility of a five piece which would have included Peter Gabriel and yours truly but since Peter’s schedule precludes this, it makes sense for the other three to celebrate the band in their ‘own special way’ as it were ...."

Watch this space for more details on the new Genesis tour…