![]() ![]() After everything this great musician has accomplished, you would think he’d eventually retire and enjoy the rest of his life.īut something tells me that his artistic and creative endeavors is what he enjoys the most and will continue to embrace. To date, Winwood is still an in-demand session player, who continues to work on creative projects with other artists (way too many to name). Shortly after is the the creation of Steve’s landmark solo albums including ‘Arc Of A Diver’, the three-time Grammy-Award-Winning ‘ Back In The High Life’, and the Grammy-award-winning ’Roll With It’ and many more releases still to this day. By 1975, Traffic splinters as the allure of solo projects and new creative partnerships prove too tempting to resist.ġ977’s solo debut ’ Steve Winwood’ releases and signals a smart direction as a solo artist. They are considered the most important British groups of the 1960’s and 1970’s. In 1970, Steve reformed Traffic with Jim Capaldi and Chris Wood and guides a highly successful run with the innovative albums ‘The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys’, ‘John Barleycorn Must Die’, and ‘Shoot Out At The Fantasy Factory’. ![]() For those of you who were privy to see this supergroup while they are together…You are very lucky and we’re so jealous! ![]() Their only album, Blind Faith still dazzled the critics and is a #1 album. Despite the breakup, Clapton and Winwood would later collaborate on several occasions. That being said, the band splits up immediately after their last performance on the tour. They realize that they’re in a conundrum and start distancing themselves from each other. I can only ponder on the musicianship, chemistry and dynamics of this band! Wow! Disappointed at the fact that they didn’t rehearse enough for live shows they perform music from Cream and Traffic and shortly after start feeling disillusioned while the fans were ecstatic about this situation. Seriously, can it get any better than this combination? The first gig for this newly formed band is to an estimated crowd of 100.000 fans in Hyde Park, London. So, Steve Winwood joins Ginger Baker, Eric Clapton and later on Rick Gretch to create what is hailed as Rock’s first Supergroup Blind Faith. While things seem to be going well, Windwood decides to leave Traffic and in 1969 the band is dissolved. Also during this time, Winwood and Wood perform with Jimi Hendrix and appear on “The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s” 1968 double album Electric Ladyland. He came back for a few months in 1968, long enough to contribute a majority of the songs on their second album, Traffic. More like a folk and blues side of things Mason wants to continue the psychedelic aspect. While Winwood and Capaldi want to go in a different direction. Fantasy”, Dave Mason decides to leave due to artistic differences. In 1968 shortly after the release of “Dear Mr. The quartet leaves quite an imprint in the music scene. Using various instruments like keyboards, harpsichord, sitar, a mellotron and reed instruments mixed with improvisational jazz. What makes them great is that they have a lot of diversity and instrumentation in their songs. Their sound leans more towards heavy prog and a psychedelic sound. The reason for the change? He wants to explore some new avenues.Ĭomprised of Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, Chris Wood and Dave Mason, the band “Traffic” forms in 1967. While most of us have no clue what we want to do at 15 or 18, here you have a guy that’s already a professional musician. It’s at this time in 1967 that he leaves the Spencer Davis Group and co-founded the band Traffic. The international success of these singles bolsters his confidence and strengthens his resolve to seek out new opportunities. Such as “Gimme Some Lovin’”, “I’m A Man”, and “Keep On Running”. That said, the band has several hits already under their belt. Yes, It’s true Steve Winwood makes his professional debut in 1963 when he’s 15 with the “Spencer Davis Group”. ![]()
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