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| Birth name | Stephen Peter Marriott |
| Born | 30 January 1947 Plashet, Essex, England |
| Died | 20 April 1991 (aged 44) Arkesden, Essex, England |
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| Years active | 1959–1991 |
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| Website | stevemarriott |
Stephen Peter Marriott (30 January 1947 – 20 April 1991) was an English actor, musician, guitarist, singer and songwriter. He was a student at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London and appeared in the West End, before taking a role in music. He co-founded and played in the rock bands Small Faces and Humble Pie, in a career spanning over 20 years. Marriott was inducted posthumously into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012 as a member of Small Faces.
In Britain, Marriott became a popular, often-photographed mod style icon.[1] Marriott was influenced by musicians such as: Miles Davis, Buddy Holly, Booker T & the MG's, Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Muddy Waters and Bobby Bland. In his later life, Marriott distanced himself from the mainstream music industry and turned away from major record labels, remaining in relative obscurity. He returned to his musical roots, playing in local pubs and clubs around London and Essex.[2]
Marriott died on 20 April 1991 when a fire, which was thought to have been caused by a cigarette, swept through his 16th-century home in Arkesden, Essex.[3] He was 44 and posthumously received an Ivor Novello Award in 1996 for his "Outstanding Contribution to British Music", and was listed in Mojo as one of the top 100 greatest singers of all time.[4][5]
- ^ "Still room for ravers...5 July 2004". Lord Crowley... Retrieved 30 July 2007.
- ^ "Lord Crowley review". BBC. Retrieved 30 July 2007.
- ^ Steve Marriott – All Too Beautiful... pp. 287–288.
- ^ "100 greatest singers of all time (1984)". Mojo Magazine. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2007.
- ^ "The Ivors". The Ivor Novello Awards. Archived from the original on 25 August 2007. Retrieved 31 July 2007.