Why not read John's series of personal musings, which
first appeared in the Journal of the Classic Rock Society, covering
a range of subjects including time in Steve's touring band,
Genesis in the 70's, and memories from Tokyo with the acoustic trio
Click
here
John
Hackett. Flautist, guitarist and singer songwriter. Brief biography.
John
Hackett studied music at Sheffield University where he first developed
an interest in free improvisation.
He then joined his brother Steve on recordings and tours of Europe
and the U.S.A playing flute, guitar and bass pedals.
His flute recordings include the critically acclaimed "Sketches
of Satie" with Steve Hackett on guitar and "Velvet Afternoon",
an album of John's own compositions with Sally Goodworth on piano.
He continued to explore improvisation with the ambient group Symbiosis
which led to several recordings and commissions for the B.B.C. In
recent years John has returned to the world of rock music with the
release of a solo album "Checking Out of London" with lyrics
by Nick Clabburn. In 2006 the John Hackett Band played live concerts
in the U.K. including appearances at The Boardwalk, Sheffield and
The Astoria, London. John lives in Sheffield and continues to tour
internationally with the Steve Hackett Acoustic Trio. John is one
of the few players in the world to use a vertically held concert flute.
