Steven Severin

British Bass Player and Songwriter

Steven Severin - British Bass Player and Songwriter
Born

September 25th, 1955
69 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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A prominent figure in the British music scene, this individual gained recognition as a founding member of the influential band Siouxsie and the Banshees. The band played a significant role in the post-punk movement during the late 1970s and 1980s. Contributions to the band's distinctive sound included innovative bass lines and songwriting. Later, ventured into producing and collaborated with various artists, further expanding creative contributions to the music industry.

Co-founded Siouxsie and the Banshees

Contributed to albums like 'Juju' and 'Kaleidoscope'

Produced music for other artists

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