Steve Hackett has announced a huge tour of England and Scotland for October.
The former Genesis lead guitarist has announced a Best of Genesis And Solo Gems tour, which begins at Cambridge's Corn Exchange, as well as a return visit to the Royal Albert Hall in London. The tour also includes shows in Ipswich, Bournemouth, Bristol, Glasgow. Manchester, Birmingham, London and Liverpool.
Ahead of this tour, Hackett announced changes in personnel for his touring band, with keyboard player Roger King having announced in July that the band's upcoming tour of the US would be his last. King will be replaced by Swedish keyboardist Lalle Larson.
It was also confirmed that German drummer Felix Lehrmann would be replaced by Craig Bundell.
"The main thing is to keep a focus on the music which drives it all, but there will be some big changes in the band", Hackett said of this tour. “Both Craig and Roger are amazing musicians, and I know Lalle Larsson and Felix will be equally fantastic".
He continued: “I’ve never worked with Lalle Larsson before but he’s completely brilliant and more than qualified for the job involving recreating Genesis circa 1971 to ’77. He’s a total virtuoso. We’ve already been working with Felix Lehrmann and listening to him with Jonas Reingold on bass is like a thousand iron girders coming at you at 100mph!".
This tour will see Lalle Larson and Felix Lehrmann join Steve Hackett and his bandmates vocalist Nad Sylvan, and bassist Jonas Reingold, as well as Rob Townshend on saxophone, flutes and additional keyboards.
"I have some extraordinary performers in the band,” Hackett added. "And I’m very happy with this level of virtuosos. These guys are all incredible professionals".
See the tour dates in full here.
Back in July, Steve Hackett's former band Genesis confirmed the release date for the 50th anniversary reissue of The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. More on this from Nova here.
