Steve Lawson

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Steve Lawson (b. 1972) is a British solo electric bassist and looper.

He has released a number of albums on his own Pillow Mountain label, including solo works and various duets. All of these feature the live looping of multiple layers of both traditional and unusual bass generated sounds. He has also toured groups such as supporting Level 42 and 21st Century Schizoid Band, and on shared bills with other solo artists, such as Michael Manring.

He uses two Modulus 6-strings, one fretted and one fretless. He uses two Gibson Echoplexes for looping and a majority of his effects are provided by the two Lexicon G2 multi effects processors.

He is highly active and visible on the internet, interacting with fans and other musicians and using web technology to promote his own career and the work of other independent musical acts. He co-hosts a forum with Michael Manring at talkbass.com and is a regular contributor to thedudepit.com,bassworld.co.uk and activebass.com.

Steve is also a music journalist, and was a regular contributor to Bassist and Guitarist Magazine, as well as writing for The Independent On Sunday, Third Way, Bass Player and Bass Guitar Magazine.

He teaches bass in North London.