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Mike Rutherford’s “lead” bass approach helped demystify the low-end for prog rock cornerstone Genesis
The departure of guitarists Anthony Phillips and Steve Hackett cleared the way for Rutherford's angular bassline on this Genesis classic
Steve Hackett on his Genesis era claustrophobia and why he recorded with a Brian May Red Special
The British guitar icon discusses the tones and techniques behind new album The Circus And The Nightwhale – and reflects on the ’what-ifs’ of his time with prog greats Genesis
Steve Hackett on discovering two-hand tapping: "It's the guitar-playing equivalent of splitting the atom – it influenced more people than I could have possibly imagined"
One of prog's greatest players reflects on pioneering the revolutionary soloing technique, and shares his thoughts on the Genesis reunion tour – and what the band would have sounded like had he stayed
Watch Genesis play their last-ever gig at London's O2 Arena – with former frontman Peter Gabriel in attendance
The English rock veterans played 23 tracks, including Land of Confusion, No Son of Mine, Mama and I Can't Dance
Mike Rutherford: “The Strat can be anybody – it covers all kinds of moods. Other guitars like Gibsons have a sort of one-sound thing, I think”
The Genesis guitarist and bassist talks the gear that's powered the band's sound over the years – including a lowly £120 Strat – and reflects on touring for what may be the final time
Arena-rocking Genesis guitarist Mike Rutherford has been using $200 Squier Bullet Strats onstage
"I just love it," Rutherford says of the budget Strat. "It's got a life to it. It's a little bit lighter than some and it's got a slightly smaller neck which helps my aging fingers"
Steve Hackett: "My first professional gig with Genesis was a complete disaster. I forgot every single note I was supposed to play"
Inquirer: The former Genesis and GTR six-stringer talks nightmare gigs, his favorite piece of gear and new acoustic album
Mike Rutherford: ”I covered a lot of ground with the double-neck and bass pedals – they gave the band an extra sound”
The Genesis and Mike + The Mechanics icon on pulling double shifts on a single instrument and finding inspiration on the pedalboard
