Steve Hackett's longstanding keyboardist, producer and musical partner, Roger King, has clarified rumours surrounding his retirement, and confirming that the upcoming US tour with Hackett and his band will be his last. Hackett had previously mentioned in an interview that King would be stepping back.
In a statement on Facebook, King said, "Good day all. Thanks for all the lovely good wishes about my 'retirement' - it's all rather humbling and very much appreciated. Just one small clarification - I won't necessarily be retiring completely (who knows what's next?) but the US tour with Steve in the fall will be my last. The travel, you know - it loses its appeal after a while. It has been, I have to say, a blast and a real privilege for nearly thirty years, and I can't overstate my gratitude to Steve and all the other brilliant folk who have made it possible. Pastures new await, grazing or otherwise..."
