Steven Severin | |
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 Severin in June 1986 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Steven John Bailey |
| Born | 25 September 1955 Highgate, London, England[1] |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, producer |
| Instrument(s) | Bass guitar, keyboards |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Labels | Polydor, Geffen Records, RE:, Subconscious Music |
| Website | stevenseverin.com |
Steven John Bailey (born 25 September 1955) known professionally as Steven Severin, is an English songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and producer. He is best known as the bassist of the rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees which he co-founded in 1976.[2] He was also the co-founder of the short-lived band the Glove. He took the name "Severin" from the Leopold von Sacher-Masoch character who is mentioned in the Velvet Underground song "Venus in Furs".[2] After the split of Siouxsie and the Banshees in 1996, Severin created his own label RE: and released several instrumental albums via his official website. In the late 2000s and the early 2010s, he regularly performed live in solo, playing music over footage of silent films.[3]
- ^ Paytress, Mark (2003). Siouxsie & the Banshees: The Authorised Biography. Sanctuary. ISBN 1-86074-375-7.
- ^ a b "Steven Severin - interview". totalmagazine. 2006. Archived from the original on 8 December 2010. Retrieved 2 November 2017.
- ^ Klotschkowreading, Paul (6 November 2010). "Steven Severin Interview". Leftlion. Retrieved 25 September 2014.