Steve Cradock

Steve Cradock
Steve Cradock
	Cradock in 2019
Background information
Birth name	Stephen Cradock
Also known as	Steve Cradock
Born	22 August 1969 (age 55); Solihull, West Midlands, England
Genres	Britpop, rock, mod revival, ska
Occupation	Musician
Instrument(s)	Guitar, piano, vocals, bass guitar
Website	www.stevecradock.com

Stephen Cradock (born 22 August 1969) is an English guitarist, most notable for playing in the rock group Ocean Colour Scene. Cradock also plays the guitar in Paul Weller's band, having appeared on all of Weller's solo records following his self-titled debut solo album.^[2] Cradock began playing lead guitar for British ska band The Specials in 2014.

Cradock's playing style has been described as having a "distinctive retro sound".^[3] Cradock's influences include The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Cradock, also known as Fanny or Chopper, also plays keyboards, bass guitar and drums.

^ "Oceancolourtheme : Steve Cradock profile : Ocean Colour Scene". Blue-whaleproductions.com. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
^ Taylor, Paul (14 February 2005). "A mod gets mad". Retrieved 5 November 2012.
^ Raphael, Amy (18 May 2008). "Paul Weller, 22 Dreams". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 24 May 2010.

[1] "Oceancolourtheme : Steve Cradock profile : Ocean Colour Scene". Blue-whaleproductions.com. Retrieved 24 August 2014.

[2] Taylor, Paul (14 February 2005). "A mod gets mad". Retrieved 5 November 2012.

[3] Raphael, Amy (18 May 2008). "Paul Weller, 22 Dreams". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 24 May 2010.

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