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1979

Interview – SH – Electronics go ethnic – MM – 13th January

A feature / interview in Melody Maker in which Steve Hackett is interviewed during the writing of Spectral Mornings at EZ Hire rehearsal studios. This is really a technical style …

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Interview – SH – The Reincarnation of the Classical Composer – Muziekkrant OOR 21 – 21st February

Steve Hackett is interviewed by Roberto Palombit for the music magazine Muziekkrant for their technical feature. Steve’s interviewed about many things technical but also his latest album Spectral Mornings. This …

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Charisma Records – Press sheet and album preview invite

  This is a Charisma Records – Spectral Mornings album press sheet and album preview party invite.

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Steve Hackett is interviewed by – Melody Maker 28th April

Karl Dallas interviews Steve Hackett not long after his recording sessions for Spectral Mornings! (Thanks to NOV for providing this article)

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Tour news – SH – Hackett Takes On The World – Sounds – 5th May

Hackett Takes On The World, A Tour announcement for the UK Spectral Mornings tour. Published in Sounds on the 5th May 1979. (Many thanks to Mark Kenyon)

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Album Review – SH – Spectral Mornings is reviewed – Sounds 5th May

Spectral Mornings is reviewed by Hugh Fielder of Sounds, first published on the 5th May 1979. (Many thanks to Mark Kenyon for the review)

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Press kit – SH – Spectral Mornings – May 11th

Spectral Mornings – Charisma Records press kit This is the press kit for the Steve Hackett album, Spectral Mornings! Released on the 11th May 1979, if the release date in …

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Album advert – Spectral Mornings – Sounds – May 12th

An album advert placed in Sounds on the 12th May 1979 for the Steve Hackett album – Spectral Mornings.

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Interview – SH – Musik Express – May

Spectral Mornings – 1979 This is an interview with Steve Hackett, the interviewer is Detlef Kinsler. This interview was published in Musik Express (ME) in Germany, sometime in May 1979. …

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Spectral Mornings

  Spectral Mornings was the third album released by Steve Hackett, he had released two solo albums previously and finally embarked on his first solo tour in 1978. With Spectral …

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Ticket – SH – Zirkus Krone – Munich – 5th June

The Spectral Mornings tour This is a ticket for the show at The Zirkus Krone, Munich, Germany on the 5th June 1979 (Many thanks again to Lamia for this ticket)

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Gig poster – SH – Audimax – Hamburg – 9th June

Spectral Mornings tour This is a poster advertising the concert at The Audimax, Hamburg, Germany on the 9th June 1979. (Many thanks to Mark Kenyon for this poster)

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Spectral Mornings Tour announcement – Record Mirror – June 9th

The summer Spectral Mornings UK tour is announced also mentioned is the single Everyday…. published in Record Mirror 9th June 1979.

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Ticket – SH – Audimax – Hamburg – 9th June

The Spectral Mornings tour A ticket for the show at The Auditorium – Maximum in Hamburg on the 9th June 1979 (Many thanks to Stefan for this item)

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Single – Everyday / Lost Time In Cordoba – Dutch single

This is the first single from Spectral Mornings, we believe that if the advert is correct (dated 9th June in Record Mirror) that the British single must have been released …

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Ticket – SH – Pavilion de Paris – Paris – 11th June

The Spectral Mornings tour – 1979 This is a ticket for the show at The Pavilion de Paris, Paris, France on the 11th June 1979. (Many thanks to Mark Kenyon …

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Ticket – SH – La Bourse du Travail – 14th June

Spectral Mornings Tour A ticket for the show at La Bourse du Travail, Lyon in France on the 14th June 1979. (Many thanks to (Merci) RAEL 2OO1 for this ticket …

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Ticket – Odeon Theatre – Edinburgh – 21st June

Spectral Mornings Tour A ticket for the show at The Odeon Theatre in Edinburgh, Scotland on the 21st June 1979 (Many thanks to Dave Walker for this ticket and many other …

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Ticket – The City Hall – Sheffield – 22nd June

The Spectral Mornings tour A ticket for the show at The Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield, England on the 22nd june 1979. (many thanks to M.Kenyon)

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Live Review – Steve Hackett in Belgium – Sounds – 23rd June

A review of the live show in Belgium at the Ancienne Belgique, in Brussels (show performed on the 10th June 1979) – Hugh Fielder writes a review of the show and …

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Gig review – SH – Record Mirror reviews Belgium gig – 23rd June

A review published in Record Mirror on the 23rd June 1979, Review written by John Wishart. (Many thanks to Mark Kenyon for this item)

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Ticket – The Civic Hall – Wolverhampton – 28th June

The Spectral Mornings tour A ticket for the show at The Civic Hall in Wolverhampton, England on the 28th June 1979. (Many thanks to M.Kenyon for this item)

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Ticket – The Gaumont Theatre – Southampton – 29th June

The Spectral Mornings tour (Summer Leg) A ticket for the show at The Gaumont Theatre in Southampton, England on the 29th June 1979. (Many thanks to M.Kenyon for this ticket)

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Ticket – SH – The Hammersmith Odeon – London – 30th June

The Spectral Mornings tour (Summer) A ticket for the show at The Hammersmith Odeon in London, England on the 30th June 1979 (Many thanks to Mark Kenyon for this item)

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Spectral Mornings – album and summer tour advert – HMV – NME – 30th June

New Musical Express, Steve Hackett Spectral Mornings album advert and mini summer UK tour advert… published on the 30th June 1979. (many thanks to NOV for this item)

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Guitar The Magazine for all Guitarists August 1979 – Steve Hackett feature

Steve Hackett is interviewed in this Guitar Magazine in August 1979 about the Spectral Mornings album. (Many thanks to Mark Kenyon for this item)

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Clocks 12inch single – advert – Melody Maker 22nd Sept

An advert for the single Clocks / B side Acoustic set (live) and Tigermoth (live) (Many thanks to NOV for providing the item)

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Press kit – Clocks – Spectral Mornings tour (Autumn leg UK)

This is a Charisma Records press kit for the Steve Hackett album Spectral Mornings and the single Clocks. This press kit also announces the Autumn leg of the tour (UK …

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Clocks / Acoustic Set and Tigermoth

Steve Hackett – Clocks single 12inch A SIDE Clocks B SIDE Acoustic Set – featuring Lost Time In Cordoba, Traditional Guitar Exercise, Blood On The Rooftops, Horizons, Kim. Tigermoth – …

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Tour news – SH – NME – 29th September

This is a news item in NME on the 29th September 1979, its announcing the Autumn tour in support of Spectral Mornings. Note only UK tour dates are advertised. (Many …

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Ticket – The Apollo – Glasgow – 23rd October

The Spectral Mornings tour A ticket for the show at The Apollo in Glasgow, Scotland on the 23rd October 1979. (Many thanks to Jim Brown for this ticket)

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Ticket – City Hall – Newcastle – 26th October

The Spectral Mornings tour A ticket for the show at the City Hall in Newcastle, England on the 26th October 1979…. (Many thanks to Mark Kenyon…..for this and more)

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Ticket – The Odeon Theatre – Birmingham – 31st October

The Spectral Mornings tour A ticket for the show at The Odeon Theatre in Birmingham, England on the 31at October 1979. (Many thanks to M.Kenyon for this ticket)

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Photos – Steve Hackett – Odeon Theatre – Chelmsford – 3rd November

Spectral Mornings Tour (UK Autumn leg) These are three of many more photos of Steve and His band from the Spectral Mornings tour, these photographs were taken at The Odeon …

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Ticket – SH – The Gaumont Theatre – Ipswich – 3rd November

The Spectral Mornings tour – 1979 This is a ticket for the show at The Gaumont Theatre, Ipswich, Suffolk, England on the 3rd November 1979. (Many thanks to Mark Kenyon …

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Ticket – SH – The Odeon Theatre – Chelmsford – 4th November

The Spectral Mornings tour This is a ticket for the show at The Odeon Theatre, Chelmsford, Essex on the 4th November 1979. Kindly permitted for use by Maurice Hyde thank …

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Melody Maker – 15th December 1979 – Charisma Records thanked!

On this page of Melody Maker, Charisma Records are thanked for recommending so many artists for the Melody Maker Poll! (Many thanks to Nov for providing the item)

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