Tag Archives: Genesis
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REVIEW: Steve Hackett shows his range on ‘The Circus and the Nightwhale’
Steve Hackett, “The Circus and the Nightwhale.” This is probably obvious to anyone who’s a fan, or even anyone who’s aware of him, but there are two true things that The Circus and the Nightwhale reinforces: Steve Hackett is extremely good at guitar, and he’s extremely good at prog…
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ALBUM REVIEW: Peter Gabriel tones it down on “I/o”
Peter Gabriel, “io.” A small subset of British prog rockers from the 1960s and ’70s lost their hair and wound up puttering about in their gardens. The list includes Brian Eno, Ian Anderson and now, Peter Gabriel (Yes’ Jon Anderson retains a wonderfully coifed mane!). Like a fine wine,…
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INTERVIEW: In divided times, Steve Hackett believes art can bring people together
Steve Hackett, courtesy. Like so many people around the world, Steve Hackett is not happy with how things are going. Speaking from his London home, he was clear about his disgust for what’s happening around the world and in his country, specifically. Under a Mediterranean Sky Steve Hackett Insideout…
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Steve Hackett conjures brooding musical history on ‘Under A Mediterranean Sky’
Steve Hackett, “Under A Mediterranean Sky.” According to a 1970 ad he placed in British music magazine Melody Maker, guitarist and songwriter Steve Hackett displayed an early interest in pushing “beyond existing stagnant music forms.” This attitude landed him a high-profile gig as the guitarist for progressive rock pioneers…
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REVIEW: Phil Collins gets it done despite showing his age at Chase Center
Phil Collins performs at Chase Center in San Francisco on Oct. 17, 2019. Photos: Gary Chancer. SAN FRANCISCO — Phil Collins can still defy expectations. The rock star who never behaved like one. The prog rock drummer who wrote and sang more pop hits than all drummers from all…
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Break it off with your significant other with this playlist
Vivian Shih It’s “love and hate” week at RIFF. We’ve taken on the theme of Valentine’s Day to talk about both sides of love. Today. we asked our writers, photographers and editors about their favorite breakup songs. Additionally, we’ve partnered with talented artist Vivian Shih, who has illustrated some of…