Steve Marriott
Steve Marriott
Stephen Peter "Steve" Marriottwas an English musician, songwriter and frontman of two notable rock and roll bands, spanning over two decades. Marriott is remembered for his powerful singing voice which belied his small stature, and for his aggressive approach as a guitarist in mod rock bands Small Facesand Humble Pie. Marriott was inducted posthumously into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012 as a member of Small Faces...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionMusician
Date of Birth13 January 1945
confidence numbers long
When we first went there we completely lacked confidence. Our manager told us our act was too long, and told us to drop certain numbers and concentrate on the exciting stuff. And he was right.
rock-and-roll ideas feet
People who got on their feet and freaked about were called idiot dancers. and nobody wants to be called an idiot dancer. But the whole idea of rock and roll is to get people off their arses - that's what it's about.
legs stage turns
I reached the stage where I was afraid to wiggle my leg, but then I thought 'why shouldn't I?' It's what I do and now I know how to turn an audience on again.
america appearing britain confident hyde owe park time touring turned
We owe America something because they turned us into a touring band. But at least we feel confident about appearing in Britain again now. Hyde park was the first time over here for ages.
album america audiences
America has done a lot for us, and for me particularly. The audiences are incredible. They are as important on the new album as we are.
best rock
It's just what I used to do in '65 - '66 only I like to think I'm better at it. I'm just a rock n roller, that's what I'm best at.