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 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".

Winwood released a new album "Nine Lives" on April 29, 2008, and is starting a tour with Tom Petty and others in May 2008.