Steve New

Steve New
Stella Nova on stage with re-united Rich Kids in January 2010
Stella Nova on stage with re-united Rich Kids in January 2010
Background information
Birth nameStephen Charles New
Also known asShooz, Stella Nova
Born(1960-05-16)16 May 1960
Paddington, London, England
Died24 May 2010(2010-05-24) (aged 50)
London, England
GenresPunk rock, post-punk, new wave, synthpop, experimental
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active1975–2010
LabelsEMI

Stella Nova, born Stephen Charles New (16 May 1960 – 24 May 2010),[1] was an English guitarist and singer who performed with a number of punk rock and new wave bands in the late 1970s and early 1980s, including the Rich Kids. In the 2000s, he changed his name to Stella Nova, whilst performing with the band Beastellabeast.[2]

  1. ^ Perrone, Pierre (14 June 2010). "Steve New: Troubled guitarist with Rich Kids, Glen Matlock's post-Sex Pistols band". The Independent. Archived from the original on 25 May 2022. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
  2. ^ Stripe, Adelle (11 June 2010). "Stella Nova obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 August 2014.