Steve Prestwich
| Steve Prestwich | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Steven William Prestwich |
| Born |
5 March 1954 Liverpool, England |
| Origin | Adelaide, South Australia, Australia |
| Died | 16 January 2011 (aged 56) |
| Genres | Rock, pub rock |
| Occupations | Musician, producer |
| Instruments | Drums, guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1970–2011 |
| Associated acts | Cold Chisel, Little River Band |
Steven Prestwich (5 March 1954 – 16 January 2011) was an English-born Australian drummer, guitarist, singer and songwriter. After relocating from Liverpool, Prestwich was the founding and long-term drummer for pub rockers Cold Chisel which formed in Adelaide, South Australia in 1973. He wrote the Cold Chisel's songs, "When the War Is Over" and "Forever Now", from the 1982 album Circus Animals. Prestwich also had a short spell with the Little River Band. Prestwich released two solo albums. Prestwich died on 16 January 2011 from a brain tumour two months before his 57th birthday.[1]
Biography
Steven William Prestwich was born in Liverpool, England in 1954. He was a member of the folk/rock band, Sandy, in 1970 in the United Kingdom.[2] His family relocated to Adelaide, South Australia in 1971 when he was aged 17. He was a member of Elizabeth band Ice with bassist Michael Smith and guitarist John Pryer from 1971 to 1973. In 1973, he was the founding drummer for heavy metal group Orange with the line-up of Jimmy Barnes, Ian Moss, Don Walker and Leszek Kaczmarek.[3] Orange evolved into pub rockers, Cold Chisel in 1974 and Prestwich remained a member until early 1983. During his time in Cold Chisel, Prestwich wrote "When the War Is Over" and "Forever Now".[4] Both songs appeared on their 1982 album, Circus Animals.[5] He co-wrote with Walker the song Flame Trees from the 1984 album Twentieth Century. He briefly rejoined Cold Chisel for their Last Stand Tour from October until the group's final show on 12 December 1983.[5] Prestwich joined the Australian group, Little River Band (1984–1986) toured the United States and released two albums with them. Little River Band recorded "When the War is Over" with John Farnham on vocals.[3] Prestwich rejoined Cold Chisel in later reformations.[2]
Prestwich released his first solo album, Since You've Been Gone in August 2000, which he also produced. His second album, Every Highway was released in October 2009.
Prestwich was the father of a daughter, Melody, and a son, Vaughan.[6]
Prestwich died after never regaining consciousness following brain surgery to remove a tumour diagnosed less than two weeks before.
Fellow band member, Jimmy Barnes, later planted a flame tree in Prestwich's memory at the National Arboretum Canberra.[7]
Discography
Albums
- Since You've Been Gone (August 2000)
- Every Highway (October 2009)
References
- General
- McFarlane, Ian (1999). "Whammo Homepage". Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop. St Leonards, NSW: Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86508-072-1. Retrieved 8 June 2010. Note: Archived [on-line] copy has limited functionality.
- Specific
- ↑ "Undercover News: Cold Chisel Drummer Steve Prestwich Dies From Brain Tumour". Undercover.fm. 2011-01-16. Retrieved 2011-10-24.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Holmgren, Magnus; Hooper, Craig. "Steve Prestwich". Australian Rock Database. Magnus Holmgren. Retrieved 8 June 2010.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Nimmervoll, Ed. "Cold Chisel". Howlspace – The Living History of Our Music (Ed Nimmervoll). White Room Electronic Publishing Pty Ltd. Archived from the original on 25 August 2011. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
- ↑ "ASCAP Ace Search results for 'Prestwich Steven William'". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). Retrieved 8 June 2010.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 McFarlane 'Cold Chisel' entry. Retrieved 8 June 2010.
- ↑ "Cold Chisel drummer Steve Prestwich passes". classicrockfm.com.au. Retrieved 17 January 2011.
- ↑ "Jimmy Barnes plants Flame tree in Arboretum". 14 March 2011.
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