Steve Swinde (@steveswindells)
A 67 year-old creative polymath. First major record deal with RCA ('73). Joined the hugely successful pop band Pilot ('76) as keyboardist. Joined pioneering space-rock band Hawkwind ('78). Left band and went to NYC in '79 and got second major record deal with Atco/WEA (Warner Music). David Bowie, Jim Steinman and Jimmy Iovine all offered to produce the album. The self-produced 'Fresh Blood' was released in 1980, to much critical acclaim. In '81, Steve was dropped by both Trinifold Management (The Who) and Atco/WEA. No reason was given. Steve believes that it was due to his sexuality. In '82 he opened The Lift, London's first gay/mixed club (slogan: All H
Location: Bath, Somerset.
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