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Steve Hackett and Steve Rothery on The Roaring Waves
Steve Hackett and Steve Rothery reveal how they created their new joint album The Roaring Waves after decades of musical collaboration.
In brief
Steve Hackett and Steve Rothery reveal how they created their new joint album The Roaring Waves after decades of musical collaboration. Steve Hackett and Steve Rothery released their first joint album The Roaring Waves after meeting in 1983 and collaborating through their busy solo careers. Originally reported by…
How they met
Steve Rothery and Steve Hackett met in 1983 when Rothery discovered Genesis early, making Hackett one of his main musical influences.
“We met in 1983. Steve was actually one of my main influences because I discovered Genesis early.”
First collaboration
Rothery played on Hackett's Genesis Revisited II [2012] and Hackett guested on Rothery's Ghosts of Pripyat [2014], leading to their first joint album The Roaring Waves.
“I played on Steve's Genesis Revisited II [2012] and on its subsequent tour, and then Steve guested on my album, Ghosts of Pripyat [2014].”
Gear used
Rothery used a Groove Tubes Trio three-channel valve preamp, Fryette power amp, Free the Tone delays, AnalogMan chorus, Prince of Tone overdrive, and his signature Jack Dent SR and Blade RH4 guitars.
“A Groove Tubes Trio three-channel valve preamp, a Fryette power amp, Free the Tone delays, an AnalogMan chorus and Prince of Tone overdrive, plus a Dumble clone.”
Musical chemistry
Hackett praised Rothery's soulful, heartfelt playing and their complementary musical styles, with Hackett being more classical and Rothery more folk-influenced.
“Steve is incredibly melodic and inventive with a unique voice. We speak the same musical language but with slightly different influences, his being more classical, mine more folk.”
Album release
The Roaring Waves is available now via Inside Out, marking their first full album collaboration after decades of individual careers.
“The Roaring Waves is out now via Inside Out.”
Legacy perspectives
Rothery is proud of Marillion's 19th album and recent sold-out shows, while Hackett credits his Genesis work in the 1970s as foundational for his solo career.
“I'm proud of everything Marillion has done. We're recording our 19th album and just got back from two sold-out shows.”
What it means
Steve Hackett and Steve Rothery released their first joint album The Roaring Waves after meeting in 1983 and collaborating through their busy solo careers.
