Steve Winwood
- Steve Winwood
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- Genres: rock, pop, singer-songwriter, 80s, classic rock
- 6 Livemusic.fm fans following Steve Winwood
About Steve Winwood
Stephen Lawrence ("Steve") Winwood (born May 12, 1948 in Great Barr, Birmingham, England) is a British singer, songwriter, and musician who, in addition to his solo career, was a member of the bands the The Spencer Davis Group, recording the hit "Gimme Some Lovin'", Traffic, and Blind Faith. Winwood's commercial success waned during the mid and late 70's. He had a major hit with While You See A Chance in 1980. He had a career renaissance beginning in 1986 with the hit album Back In The High Life which produced hits such as Higher Love and The Finer Things.
The GQ article by Dylan Jones 'King of Sixties Cool' says it all.
http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/entertainment/articles/2010-06/10/gq-music-in-praise-of-steve-winwood/king-of-sixties-cool
The USA has cherished Steve for the last 40 years while in the UK many still have no idea that he's influenced generations.
Recently re-united with Eric Clapton & performing together at Madison Gardens resulted in a Grammy nominated Rock Album.... a living legend!
