Steve Winwood
Date of birth: 1948-05-12
Place of birth: Handsworth, Birmingham, England, UK
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Stephen Lawrence Winwood
Biography
Stephen Lawrence Winwood (born 12 May 1948) is an English musician and songwriter whose genres include blue-eyed soul, rhythm and blues, blues rock, and pop rock. Though primarily a guitarist, keyboard player, and vocalist prominent for his distinctive soulful high tenor voice, Winwood also plays instruments including mandolin, bass, drums and percussion. Winwood achieved fame during the 1960s and 1970s as an integral member of three successful bands: the Spencer Davis Group (1964–1967), Traffic (1967–1969 and 1970–1974), and Blind Faith (1969). During the 1980s, his solo career flourished and he had a number of hit singles, including "While You See a Chance" (1980) from the album Arc of a Diver and "Valerie" (1982) from Talking Back to the Night ("Valerie" became a hit when it was re-released with a remix from Winwood's 1987 compilation album Chronicles). Winwood's 1986 album Back in the High Life marked his career zenith, with hit singles including "Back in the High Life Again", "The Finer Things", and the US Billboard Hot 100 number-one hit "Higher Love". He reached number one on the Hot 100 again with "Roll with It" (1988) from the album Roll with It, with "Don't You Know What the Night Can Do?" and "Holding On" also charting highly the same year. Although his hit singles ceased after the 1980s, he continued to release new albums. His most recent album, Nine Lives, was released in 2008. The 2004 song "Call on Me", built on a sample of "Valerie", spent five weeks at No. 1 on the UK singles chart. In 2004, Winwood was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Traffic. He has won two Grammy Awards and an Ivor Novello Award, and has been honored as a BMI Icon. In 2008, Rolling Stone ranked Winwood the 33rd-greatest singer. In 2025, Winwood was appointed a Member of the British Empire (MBE) in the King's Birthday Honours. Description above from the Wikipedia article Steve Winwood, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Movie Credits
Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood: Live from Madison Square Garden
2009-05-18
Winwood and Clapton crossed musical paths in 1969 with the formation of Blind Faith, a group that pi
When the Music's Over
1983-06-14
Rare clips of performance and interviews by a multiple of stars, all prematurely lost.
The Coronation Concert
2023-05-07
Take That, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Andrea Bocelli, Sir Bryn Terfel, Freya Ridings and many more p
Santana: Hymns for Peace - Live at Montreux
2004-01-26
On July 15, 2004, Santana took to the stage in Montreux accompanied by a stunning line-up of guests
Blind Faith: London Hyde Park 1969
2006-09-19
Their debut gig was in front of a cool 100,000 people on a warm day in London's Hyde Park on June 7,
Steve Winwood - Live At Royal Albert Hall
Live At Royal Albert Hall (1988)
The Last Great Traffic Jam
2005-10-07
The Last Great Traffic Jam is a live album and DVD from the rock band Traffic. The album was recorde
Traffic: Live at Santa Monica
1972-01-01
Traffic left behind precious few concert videos in any form, so this show, from the Santa Monica Civ
The A.R.M.S. Benefit Concert from London
1983-01-06
The idea for hosting the concert was envisaged by Ronnie Lane, ex-bassist for The Small Faces and Th
Dear Mr. Fantasy - A Celebration for Jim Capaldi
2007-01-13
In January 2007 a fantastic line-up of guests gathered at the Roundhouse in London to pay tribute to
Cucumber Castle
1970-12-26
On his death bed, The King orders his kingdom divided into two halves, the Kingdom of Jelly and the
Steve Winwood Live in Concert Soundstage
2005-08-08
As I was marveling at how great Steve Winwood looked for a man who surely must be in his mid-60's, c
Steve Winwood Live in Concert
2003-07-01
As I was marveling at how great Steve Winwood looked for a man who surely must be in his mid-60's, c
Green Lights, Blue Skies
2002-01-01
'Green Lights, Blue Skies' features twenty tracks to make you want to head for the open road. Many o
Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace
2002-06-03
Well known performers accompanied by 12,000 selected members of the public on the lawn of Buckingham
Red, White and Blues
2003-10-03
Director Mike Figgis (Stormy Monday, Leaving Las Vegas, Time Code) joins musicians such as Van Morri
Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin'
2013-11-04
An account of the short life of genius musician Jimi Hendrix (1942-70), probably the most talented a
Superstars in Concert
1984-01-01
Over ten years, documentary filmmaker Peter Clifton has recorded performances by some of the biggest
The Ghost Goes Gear
1966-09-01
Unbeknownst to the Spencer Davis Group, their manager is upper class, grew up in a haunted manor, an
The Man Behind the White Guitar
2019-06-10
José Neto is one of the guitar world's best kept secrets. Known to a discriminating international fa
Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision
2024-08-09
Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision is a feature-length documentary film chronicling the cr
Songs & Visions
1997-08-16
A musical event from Wembley Stadium in London featuring the greatest pop hits from the past 40 year
Wired for Sound: A Guitar Odyssey
1997-12-02
Wired For Sound documents the role of the Gibson guitar throughout the evolution of rock music.
The Who: Tommy Live With Special Guests
2006-06-05
Just seven years after wrapping up one of rock's first farewell tours, The Who returned to the stage
Jimi Hendrix: Electric Ladyland
2008-12-09
Originally produced in 1997 as part of the Classic Albums television series, this newly edited, expa
Glastonbury Fayre
1972-05-01
In the Summer of 1971 the Glastonbury legend was born when the organisers decided to try and create
Beware of Mr. Baker
2012-11-28
Ginger Baker is known for playing in Cream and Blind Faith, but the world's greatest drummer didn’t
Blues Brothers 2000
1998-02-05
Finally released from prison, Elwood Blues is once again enlisted by Sister Mary Stigmata in her lat
Jazz Open Stuttgart 2017 - Festival of World Stars and Child Prodigies
2017-10-12
Midsummer Rock: The Cincinnati Pop Festival 1970
1970-06-13
Midsummer Rock is a television program based on the Cincinnati Pop Festival. The 90-minute TV versio
Pop Gear
1965-05-19
A compilation of proto-music videos featuring leading British rock bands of the 60s, including The A
The Who | Live, Featuring the Rock Opera Tommy
1989-11-14
This live rendition of The Who’s full-blown rock opera about a deaf, dumb, and blind boy was perform
The Who | Tommy and Quadrophenia Live
2005-11-08
Rhino Records is proud to present a 3-DVD boxed set showcasing one of the greatest live bands ever-T
Billy Joel: Building the Bridge
1986-07-09
In 1986, Billy Joel released the album titled The Bridge on July 29th on Columbia Records. Go behind
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007
2007-12-07
Double-DVD Captures Highlights from Festival With Performances and Collaborations by Guitar Wizards
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
2010-06-26
Often credited as being one of the all-time greatest guitarists, and known amongst his peers as one
The Best Of Sound Stage
2008-11-23
A compilation of outstanding live performances by today's premier artists presented in pristine High