Genesis Day in Italy! Steve Hackett Special Guest

More than 40 years ago, Genesis played their first ever show in
Italy. It was the beginning of their success in continental Europe and
it started a special relationship between the band and their Italian
fans, that lasts to this day. To celebrate this anniversary, a special
Genesis Day has been organized, which will take place in Adria (Rovigo)
at Sala Cordella. on 10th August 2012.

It will be en evening event and it features these highlights:

06.30 pm – Genesis Lyrics through Images

Maurizio and Angela Vicedomini present their acclaimed book In Our Flight Of Fancy.

07.00 pm – Genesis in 10 books

He is one of the most popular fans worldwide, he is a journalist, he
runs the Italian Fanclub DUSK – Mario Giammetti gives some insight in
his work on 10 (!) books related to the rock group Genesis

07.30 pm – Steve Hackett: Memories about 6th April 1972

He was there – 40 years ago, former Genesis guitarist came to Italy
to play the first ever Genesis show there. Steve will share some
memories about that day and what effect it had on Genesis, the Italien
fans and the future. Steve will be available for autographs and
photosessions.

10.00 pm – DUKE in concert

Duke, the Genesis tribute band from Padua – famous for the precision
of the performances, the fidelity of transcriptions and the original
interpretations of Genesis classics – will live again the emotions of
the extraordinary Genesis repertoire in a unique setting, in front of
the theatre that hosted the original concert 40 years before.

The original Event programme (it is a FREE ENTRY event) can be downloaded here.