Muff Winwood

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Muff Winwood (born Mervyn Winwood, 15 June 1943, Erdington, Birmingham) is an English songwriter and record producer, and the brother of Steve Winwood. Both were formerly members of the Spencer Davis Group in the 1960s, in which Muff played bass guitar. Winwood produced the first Dire Straits Album titled Dire Straits, in 1978.

He moved into the recording industry with a position as A&R man at Island Records. He was there until 1978, when he became an executive at Sony Records. From there was head of A & R at EMI records London in the 90's. Winwood's wife is from India, where they maintain a residence.

[edit] External links

• Muff Winwood at the Internet Movie Database
• Spencer Davis Group discography (includes Muff Winwood references)
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v • d • e The Spencer Davis Group Spencer Davis • Steve Winwood • Muff Winwood • Pete York Eddie Hardin • Ray Fenwick • Phil Sawyer • Nigel Olsson • Dee Murray Studio albums (UK) Their First LP • The Second Album • Autumn '66 • With Their New Face On • Singles (UK) "Dimples" • "I Can't Stand It" • "Every Little Bit Hurts" • "Strong Love" • "Keep On Running" • "Somebody Help Me" • "When I Come Home" • "Gimme Some Lovin'" • "I'm a Man" • "Time Seller" • "Mr Second Class" • "After Tea" • "Short Change"