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Rank #42Rock1970sLiving

Steve Hackett

Genesis's guitarist who pioneered tapping before Van Halen and brought classical sensibility to rock.

96% approval

About Steve Hackett

Genesis's guitarist who pioneered tapping before Van Halen and brought classical sensibility to rock.

Stats

Overall Rank
#42
Genre
Rock
Era
1970s
Upvotes
10,700
Downvotes
500
Approval
96%

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