# Horizons guitar solo

> Steve Hackett's guitar solo on Horizons by Genesis (1972). From the album Foxtrot. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Genesis, 1972, from *Foxtrot*. Solo by *Steve Hackett*.

A short solo-guitar piece inspired by Bach that became a cornerstone of Hackett's live sets.

Horizons by Genesis is #10 in our ranking of the best Steve Hackett guitar solos. The solo is played by Steve Hackett and the song was released in 1972.

## In our lists

- [The Best Steve Hackett Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/steve-hackett-guitar-solos/) — #10
- [The Best Genesis Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/genesis-guitar-solos/) — #12

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Horizons?

Steve Hackett played the solo on Genesis's Horizons (1972).

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