Steve Winwood
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Summary
Steve Winwood was born on May 12, 1948[1], in Birmingham[2]. He has worked as a guitarist[3], singer[4], songwriter[5], recording artist[6], and musician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.33% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,740 views/month, #3,344 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Lawrence Winwood[9]
- Mother: Lilian Saunders[10]
- Spouse: Eugenia Winwood[11]
- Child: Mary-Clare Elliot[12], Eliza Winwood[13], Cal Winwood[14], Lilly Winwood[15]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[16]
- Member of: The Spencer Davis Group[17], Traffic[18], Blind Faith[19], Go[20], Ginger Baker's Air Force[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Genre: blue-eyed soul[23], rock music[24], blues rock[25], progressive rock[26], jazz fusion[27], psychedelic rock[28], soft rock[29], blues[30], classical music[31]
- Record label: Fontana Records[32], Island Records[33]
- Discography: Steve Winwood discography[34]
- Commons category: Steve Winwood[35]
- Voice type: tenor[36]
- Residence: Lower Dean Manor[37], Nashville[38]
- Family name: Winwood[39]
- Given name: Stephen[40], Lawrence[41]
- Official website: http://www.stevewinwood.com/[42]
- Instrument: bass guitar[43], voice[44], guitar[45], musical keyboard[46], Hammond organ[47]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[48]
- Topic has template: Template:Steve Winwood[49]
- Birth name: Stephen Lawrence Winwood[50]
- Name in native language: Stevie Winwood[51]
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[52]
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Country: GB[53]
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Began / founded: 1948-05-12[54]
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Genre(s): blue-eyed soul, blues rock, jazz, pop, pop rock, r&b, rock[55]
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Community tags: blue-eyed soul, blues rock, blues-rock music, jazz, pop, pop rock, progressive rock music, r&b, rhythm and blues music, rock, rock music, rock musicians, singers[56]
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MusicBrainz ID: 885f90ef-6bd9-409a-b2df-e165e553c68e[57]
Why It Matters
Steve Winwood has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
He has been cited as an influence by Michael Bolton[60], a film producer[61], b. 1953[62], of United States[63], awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor[64].
FAQs
Where was Steve Winwood born?
Steve Winwood's place of birth was Birmingham[2].
Who were Steve Winwood's parents?
Steve Winwood's father was Lawrence Winwood[9]. Steve Winwood's mother was Lilian Saunders[10].
Who was Steve Winwood married to?
Steve Winwood's spouses include Eugenia Winwood[11].
What did Steve Winwood do for work?
Steve Winwood worked as a guitarist[3], singer[4], songwriter[5], recording artist[6], and musician[7].
Who did Steve Winwood influence?
Steve Winwood has been cited as an influence by Michael Bolton[60].