A Steve Hackett fan wrote into Melody Maker (Letters page) enthusiastically talking about the live show he had witnessed at Colston Hall in Bristol, how Steve and the band met …
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Gig review – SH – Hammersmith Odeon – MM – 12th July
Defector tour A review of the gig at Hammersmith Odeon, London on either the 4th or 5th July 1980 written by David Etheridge and published in Melody Maker on the …
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Record Mirror – Sleepy Steve interview – 12th July
An interview with Steve Hackett (conducted at the end of his Defector tour) interview conducted by Daniela Soave of Record Mirror, published on the 12th July 1980.
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Sounds – 12th July – Defector Competition
Sounds – Defector competition 12th July 1980… (Thanks to NOV for providing the item)
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Concert review – SH – The Lichfield Mercury – Lichfield – 11th July
The Defector tour – 1980 This review was published in The Lichfield Mercury (Lichfield, Staffordshire, England), on the 11th July 1980 This show took place at The Odeon Theatre, Birmingham, …
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For A While / A Curious Feeling
For A While/ A Curious Feeling was the second single from the 1979 album A Curious Feeling. Personnel: Kim Beacon: Vocals Chester Thompson: Drums and percussion Tony Banks: Keyboards, Guitars, …
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Concert review – PG – The Gazette – Montreal – 7th July
The Peter Gabriel (3) – Melt – tour – 1980 This is a review published in The Gazette (Montreal, Quebec, Canada), on the 7th July 1980 This show took place …
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Melody Maker – 5th July – Peter Gabriel front cover and (4) page interview
Peter Gabriel is on the front cover of this issue of Melody Maker, he is also interviewed extensively over four pages by Bruce Elder, this interview was first published on …
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Hackett No Boots Shock – Sounds – 5th July
Sounds – July 5th 1980 High Fielder reviews Steve Hackett the gig at Leicester and completes an interview back at the hotel! (Many thanks to Mark Kenyon for this article)
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Gig advert – SH – Hammersmith Odeon – 4th and 5th July
The Defector tour – 1980 This is an advert for the shows at The Hammersmith Odeon / Apollo, London, on the 4th and 5th July 1980. This advert was published …
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Ticket – PG – The Forum – Montreal – 4th July
The PG 3 or Melt tour This is a ticket for the show at The Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada on the 4th July 1980. (Many thanks to Mark Kenyon for …
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Concert review – Genesis – The Daily Record – New Jersey- 3rd July
The Duke tour – 1980 This is a review published in The Daily Record (Morristown, New Jersey), on the 3rd July 1980. This show took place at The Capitol Theatre, …
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Ticket – SH – The Royal Court – Liverpool – 1st July
The Defector tour – 1980 This is a ticket for the show at The Royal Court, Liverpool, England on the 1st July 1980. (Many thanks to Mark Kenyon for this …
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Concert review – SH – The Evening Post – Bristol – 1st July
The Defector tour – 1980 This review was published in The Evening Post (Bristol, Avon, England), on the 1st July 1980 This show took place at Colston Hall, Bristol, England …
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Ticket – Madison Square Gardens – New York – 29th June
The Duke Tour A ticket from the show at The Madison Square Gardens in New York, NY – USA on the 29th June 1980. (Many thanks to Jeff Kaa for …
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Defector Album and tour advert – Melody Maker – 28th June
An Advert for the Defector album and the Defector tour, Melody Maker – 28th June 1980. Many thanks to Mark Kenyon
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Ticket – SH – The Gaumont Theatre – Southampton – 27th June
The Defector tour This is a ticket for the show at The Gaumont Theatre, Southampton, Hampshire, England on the 27th June 1980 (Many thanks to Lamia for this ticket)
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Concert review – Genesis – The Democrat and Chronicle – Rochester – 26th June
The Duke tour – 1980 This review was published in The Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, New York), on the 26th June 1980 This show took place at The Rochester Community …
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Ticket – PG – Uptown Theatre – Chicago – 26th June
PG 3 (Melt) tour A ticket for the show at the Uptown Theatre in Chicago, Illinois – USA on the 26th June 1980 (Many thanks to Chris Leet for this …
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