# 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.
- Title: Steve Hackett and Steve Rothery on The Roaring Waves
- Summary: Steve Hackett and Steve Rothery reveal how they created their new joint album The Roaring Waves after decades of musical collaboration. Steve Hackett and…
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- Source: Guitar World — https://guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/steve-hackett-steve-rothery-the-roaring-waves
- Published: 2026-10-04T16:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: steve hackett, steve rothery, the roaring waves, genesis, marillion, guitar world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Steve Hackett and Steve Rothery released their first joint album The Roaring Waves after meeting in 1983 and collaborating through their busy solo careers.