Synopsis

The 1986 video presents GTR in a performance-led rock setting, keeping the focus on the band's musicianship and the song's forceful, competitive mood. Max Bacon delivers the vocal while Steve Howe and Steve Hackett provide the visual centerpiece as the two-guitar lineup. The video's presentation reflects the song's recurring imagery of pursuit, rivalry, ambition, and survival, turning "The Hunter" into a concise showcase for GTR's polished arena-rock sound.

Factoids & Trivia

• "The Hunter" was written by Geoff Downes, making it one of the GTR album's notable songs not composed by Steve Howe or Steve Hackett.

• The track was released as the second single from GTR's self-titled 1986 album. It reached No. 85 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 14 on the Mainstream Rock chart.

• The video received MTV exposure and helped the song gain modest airplay, although it did not match the commercial success of "When the Heart Rules the Mind."

• The single appeared in several forms, including the album version, a radio edit, and the "Special GTR Mix."

• GTR was formed by Yes and Asia guitarist Steve Howe and former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett. The lineup also included vocalist Max Bacon, bassist Phil Spalding, and drummer Jonathan Mover.

• "The Hunter" was later recorded by Asia for the 1997 compilation album "Anthology," with John Payne handling the vocals.

• GTR's self-titled album was the band's only studio album. The group broke up in 1987 after touring in support of the record.