User:Steve byrd

Steve Byrd, Guitarist composer born in Sheffield.First musical experiences in the 60's at school concerts,then with offshoots of The Joe Cocker band.Composed a musical for Earthworks fringe theatre that featured Ian Reddington.As a result was a resident musician/composer at The Crucible Theatre. First record deal with Polydor ,with band Zzebra in 1975,toured and recorded with that band with Chick Corea ,Soft Machine. Played in many punk bands during the late 70's and teamed up with Sonja Kristina ex Curved Air. Joined Ian Gillan after Deep Purple split and recorded and toured with him.Played in Neo after Gillan,then joined Kim Wilde in 82 and toured/recorded and wrote with her till the late 90's. Also did sessions for Billy Ocean,Ruby Turner,Pet Shop Boys,Erasure,Kids from fame,Sam Fox,toured with Kim Wilde opening for Michael Jacksons Bad tour,and David Bowie's Hits tour. Started writing for media and film resulting in tracks in The Simpsons,Baywatch,Austin Powers Goldmember and hundreds of other tv shows. Has written adverts for McDonalds,B&Q,Gunwharfe Quays and many others have used my library tracks. Is currently lead guitarist in the band The Mods and still writing all the time.Also producing some fine local talent in Hampshire.