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Steve Hackett

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Musician

The Resume

    (February 12, 1950- )
    Born in Pimlico, United Kingdom
    British guitarist
    Played lead guitar for Genesis (1970-1977)
    Has released many solo albums, including 'Voyage of the Acolyte,' 'Please Don't Touch,' 'Spectral Mornings,' 'Defector,' 'Cured,' 'Watcher Of The Skies: Genesis Revisited,' 'To Watch The Storms' and 'Wild Orchids'
    Formed GTR with fellow guitarist Steve Howe in 1986

Why he might be annoying:

    He didn't pull much weight writing songs for Genesis.
    He ended up quitting the group because they wouldn't record the songs he did write.
    He hated Genesis' writing by committee approach to songwriting.
    When he placed an ad in 'Melody Maker' in 1970, he stated that he wanted to play with musicians who 'determined to strive beyond existing stagnant music forms.'
    His brother played flute with almost every band Steve was with.

Why he might not be annoying:

    Genesis was seemingly rude about turning down his contributions to the band.
    Following his departure, Genesis' sound turned more commercial.
    He was highly influenced by classical music.
    He once said, 'I know that Genesis inspired a lot of young musicians because people still write to me and say that was the reason why they got into playing. I just count myself fortunate that I've been part of the soundtrack to someone's youth.'

Credit: Darrell


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 38 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 201 Votes: 18.91% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 15 Votes: 86.67% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 20 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 9 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 9 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 11 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 16 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 19 Votes: 57.89% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 25 Votes: 36.00% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 33 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 86 Votes: 46.51% Annoying