Steven Severin

Steven Severin
Severin in June 1986
Severin in June 1986
Background information
Birth nameSteven John Bailey
Born (1955-09-25) 25 September 1955 (age 69)
Highgate, London, England[1]
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, producer
Instrument(s)Bass guitar, keyboards
Years active1976–present
LabelsPolydor, Geffen Records, RE:, Subconscious Music
Websitestevenseverin.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]

  1. ^ Paytress, Mark (2003). Siouxsie & the Banshees: The Authorised Biography. Sanctuary. ISBN 1-86074-375-7.
  2. ^ a b "Steven Severin - interview". totalmagazine. 2006. Archived from the original on 8 December 2010. Retrieved 2 November 2017.
  3. ^ Klotschkowreading, Paul (6 November 2010). "Steven Severin Interview". Leftlion. Retrieved 25 September 2014.