In 1964, this group landed a record deal with Island Records. As a singer, Steve strived to mimic Ray Charles.Īt the tender age of 14, he joined the Spencer Davis Group alongside his older brother. These artists included Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Howlin' Wolf, Chuck Berry, and Bo Diddley. Winwood was no stranger to performing in front of crowds as a boy, and he often took to the stage with his father and brother (although he had to hide behind the piano because minors were not allowed in jazz bars).Ĭareer: While he was still a schoolboy, Winwood entered the local R&B scene as a Hammond C-3 organ and guitar player, and he played alongside a wide range of prominent blues singers as they toured the UK. Later, he trained his skills as a pianist at the Birmingham and Midland Institute of Music. After his family relocated to the suburb of Great Barr in Birmingham, Steve attended a comprehensive school and displayed strong abilities in mathematics. As a young boy, Winwood fell in love with swing and jazz and began playing the piano at the age of four.ĭuring this period, he also sang in the choir at a local church. Steve was inspired to get into music by his father, who was a semi-professional musician who specialized in the saxophone and clarinet. He has also been nominated twice for BRIT awards and a number of other honors.Įarly Life: Stephen Lawrence Winwood was born on May 12th of 1948 in Handsworth, Birmingham, England. Critics have been kind to Steve, and he has won two Grammy Awards over the course of his career. Today, Winwood is considered one of the greatest singers of all time. He has released hits such as "While You See a Chance," "Valerie," and "Back in the High Life Again." His two chart-topping hits on the US charts were "Higher Love," and "Roll with It." Outside of these groups, Steve has experienced a successful solo career. Over the course of his career, Winwood has become an integral part of groups like the Spencer Davis Group, Traffic, Blind Faith, and Go.
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