Steve Winwood

Steve Winwood

As a solo artist, Steve Winwood is primarily associated with the highly polished blue-eyed soul-pop that made him a star in the '80s. Yet his turn as a slick, upscale mainstay of adult contemporary radio was simply the latest phase of a long and varied career, one that's seen the former teenage R&B shouter move through jazz, psychedelia, blues-rock, and progressive rock. Possessed of a powerful, utterly distinctive voice, Winwood was also an excellent keyboardist who remained an in-demand session musician for most of his career, even while busy with high-profile projects. (AllMusicOutstanding. File under: Once Were Teenage Wunderkind.

Discography: Solo; with Spencer Davis Group and Traffic (Links)

Blind Faith; Ginger Baker's Airforce; Third World; Go; Eric Clapton/Steve Winwood

Session Work

In the music library: Arc of a Diver

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