Squackett: the story of progs great forgotten supergroup [Video]

The union between late Yes bassist Chris Squire and ex-Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett, Squackett were one of the great forgotten supergroups of the 2010s – even if they hated the term ‘supergroup’. In 2012, as they released their one and only album A Life Within A Day, Classic Rock caught up with these two prog titans to talk past glories, modern music and fine wine.

When it comes to ridiculously named supergroups, Chickenfoot have nothing on Squackett. But then you’d expect nothing less of a joint venture from those two grand wizards of prog rock, Chris Squire and Steve Hackett.

This isn’t the first time the pair have joined forces – former Genesis guitarist Hackett played on Squire’s tongue-twistingly titled 2007 solo album Chris Squire’s Swiss Choir, and the linchpin Yes bassist has returned the favour twice. But Squackett’s debut, A Life Within A Day, is the first album they’ve recorded as …