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{{Short description|British drummer}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Steve Holley
| name = Steve Holley
| image = File:Steve Holley Rye 16 cropped.jpg
| image = Steve Holley Rye 16 cropped.jpg
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| caption = Steve Holley in 2016
| caption = Holley in 2016
| alias =
| alias =
| birth_name = Stephen Jeffrey Holley
| birth_name = Stephen Jeffrey Holley
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1954|8|24|df=yes}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1953|8|24|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[London]], England
| birth_place = [[London]], England
| origin = [[Chiswick]], London, England
| death_date =
| origin = [[Chiswick]], London, England
| genre = [[Rock music|Rock]]
| genre = [[Rock music|Rock]]
| instrument = Drummer
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| past_member_of = {{hlist|[[Paul McCartney and Wings]]|[[Mott the Hoople]]}}
| instrument = Drums
| occupation =
| years_active = 1978–present
| website =
| label =
| years_active = 1978–present
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| associated_acts = [[Paul McCartney and Wings]], [[Mott the Hoople]], [[Ian Hunter (singer)|Ian Hunter]]
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'''Stephen Jeffrey Holley''' (born 24 August 1954) is an [[English people|English]] [[rock music]] drummer. He was a member of [[Wings (band)|Wings]] from August 1978 to April 1981. In 1984 he played drums and percussion in Julian Lennon's debut album ''[[Valotte]]''. In February 2020, Holley was a member of [[Mott the Hoople]] with [[Ian Hunter (singer)|Ian Hunter]].
'''Stephen Jeffrey Holley''' (born 24 August 1953) is an English rock drummer. He was a member of [[Wings (band)|Wings]] from August 1978 to April 1981. In 1984 he played drums and percussion in [[Julian Lennon]]'s debut album ''[[Valotte]]''. He has also toured with [[Ian Hunter (singer)|Ian Hunter]], on drums and backing vocals, including a reunion tour with [[Mott the Hoople]] in 2018 and 2019


==Early years==
==Early life==
Holley was born in [[London]], England. His father, Jeffrey Holley, led a [[swing music]] band and his mother, Irene Holley, was the singer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pearldrum.com/artists/drumset-artists.aspx?id=50 |access-date=26 October 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110207193802/http://pearldrum.com/Artists/Drumset-Artists.aspx?id=50 |title= Pearl Drums: Steve Holley Independent |archive-date=7 February 2011 }}</ref> He first studied the piano, however from the age of 8 he'd always been interested in drums so he took up the drums at the age of 12.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chillbone.com/steve-holley.html |title=steve-holley |publisher=Chillbone.com |access-date=2014-08-04}}</ref>
Holley was born in London. His father, Jeffrey, led a [[swing music]] band and his mother, Irene, was the singer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pearldrum.com/artists/drumset-artists.aspx?id=50 |access-date=26 October 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110207193802/http://pearldrum.com/Artists/Drumset-Artists.aspx?id=50 |title= Pearl Drums: Steve Holley Independent |archive-date=7 February 2011 }}</ref> Holley first studied the piano, but took up the drums at the age of twelve.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chillbone.com/steve-holley.html |title=steve-holley |publisher=Chillbone.com |access-date=2014-08-04}}</ref>


==Musicians==
==Career==
In the course of his career, dating all the way back to 1970 and an album with the band Horse, and including numerous appearances as a [[session musician]], he performed and recorded with [[Paul McCartney]], [[Elton John]], [[Kiki Dee]], G.T. Moore & The Reggae Guitars, [[Joe Cocker]], [[Ian Hunter (singer)|Ian Hunter]], [[Tommy Shaw]], [[Julian Lennon]],<ref name=Valottesleeve>{{cite AV media notes|title=Valotte |others=[[Julian Lennon]] |year=1984 |type=Inner sleeve |publisher=[[Charisma Records|Charisma]], [[Universal Music Group]] |id=JLLP 1}}</ref> [[Dar Williams]], [[Richard Barone]], [[Ben E. King]], and [[Chuck Berry]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lipulse.com/art-music/article/the-man-behind-the-stars-interview-with-steve-holley/ |title=The Man Behind The Stars: Interview with Steve Holley &#124; Long Island Pulse Magazine|publisher=Lipulse.com |access-date=2014-08-04}}</ref> In 1978, soon after performing on Elton John's hit single "Ego", a chance meeting in a pub in his hometown of Staines with [[Denny Laine]] resulted in him being invited to join Wings. Holley later was a member of [[Jules Shear]]'s band, Reckless Sleepers.
In the course of his career, dating back to 1970 and an album with the band Horse, and including numerous appearances as a [[session musician]], he performed and recorded with [[Paul McCartney]], [[Elton John]], [[Kiki Dee]], G.T. Moore & The Reggae Guitars, [[Joe Cocker]], [[Ian Hunter (singer)|Ian Hunter]], [[Tommy Shaw]], [[Julian Lennon]],<ref name=Valottesleeve>{{cite AV media notes|title=Valotte |others=[[Julian Lennon]] |year=1984 |type=Inner sleeve |publisher=[[Charisma Records|Charisma]], [[Universal Music Group]] |id=JLLP 1}}</ref> [[Dar Williams]], [[Richard Barone]], [[Ben E. King]], and [[Chuck Berry]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lipulse.com/art-music/article/the-man-behind-the-stars-interview-with-steve-holley/ |title=The Man Behind The Stars: Interview with Steve Holley &#124; Long Island Pulse Magazine|date=24 February 2010 |publisher=Lipulse.com |access-date=2014-08-04}}</ref> In 1978, soon after performing on Elton John's hit single "Ego", a chance meeting in a pub in his hometown of Staines with [[Denny Laine]] resulted in him being invited to join Wings. Holley later was a member of [[Jules Shear]]'s band, Reckless Sleepers.


Holley has been touring with [[Ian Hunter (singer)|Ian Hunter]] for several years as a member of Ian Hunter's Rant Band. He plays [[Pearl drums]] and [[Sabian Cymbals|Sabian]] cymbals.
Holley has been touring with [[Ian Hunter (singer)|Ian Hunter]] for several years as a member of Ian Hunter's Rant Band. He plays [[Pearl drums]] and [[Sabian Cymbals|Sabian]] cymbals.
== Discography ==
== Discography ==
* ''[[The Reluctant Dog]] (2003)
* ''The Reluctant Dog (2003)''
== Collaborations ==
== Collaborations ==
* ''[[A Single Man (album)|A Single Man]]'' - [[Elton John]] (1978)
* ''[[A Single Man (album)|A Single Man]]'' - [[Elton John]] (1978)
* ''[[Back to the Egg]]'' - [[Paul McCartney and Wings ]] (1979)
* ''[[Jump Up! (Elton John album)|Jump Up]]'' - [[Elton John]] (1982)
* ''[[Jump Up! (Elton John album)|Jump Up]]'' - [[Elton John]] (1982)
* ''[[Valotte]]'' - [[Julian Lennon]] (1984)
* ''[[Valotte]]'' - [[Julian Lennon]] (1984)
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[[Category:British male drummers]]
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[[Category:Elton John Band members]]
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Latest revision as of 01:27, 30 January 2024

Steve Holley
Holley in 2016
Holley in 2016
Background information
Birth nameStephen Jeffrey Holley
Born (1953-08-24) 24 August 1953 (age 70)
London, England
OriginChiswick, London, England
GenresRock
Instrument(s)Drummer
Years active1978–present
Formerly of

Stephen Jeffrey Holley (born 24 August 1953) is an English rock drummer. He was a member of Wings from August 1978 to April 1981. In 1984 he played drums and percussion in Julian Lennon's debut album Valotte. He has also toured with Ian Hunter, on drums and backing vocals, including a reunion tour with Mott the Hoople in 2018 and 2019

Early life[edit]

Holley was born in London. His father, Jeffrey, led a swing music band and his mother, Irene, was the singer.[1] Holley first studied the piano, but took up the drums at the age of twelve.[2]

Career[edit]

In the course of his career, dating back to 1970 and an album with the band Horse, and including numerous appearances as a session musician, he performed and recorded with Paul McCartney, Elton John, Kiki Dee, G.T. Moore & The Reggae Guitars, Joe Cocker, Ian Hunter, Tommy Shaw, Julian Lennon,[3] Dar Williams, Richard Barone, Ben E. King, and Chuck Berry.[4] In 1978, soon after performing on Elton John's hit single "Ego", a chance meeting in a pub in his hometown of Staines with Denny Laine resulted in him being invited to join Wings. Holley later was a member of Jules Shear's band, Reckless Sleepers.

Holley has been touring with Ian Hunter for several years as a member of Ian Hunter's Rant Band. He plays Pearl drums and Sabian cymbals.

Discography[edit]

  • The Reluctant Dog (2003)

Collaborations[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Pearl Drums: Steve Holley Independent". Archived from the original on 7 February 2011. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
  2. ^ "steve-holley". Chillbone.com. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
  3. ^ Valotte (Inner sleeve). Julian Lennon. Charisma, Universal Music Group. 1984. JLLP 1.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. ^ "The Man Behind The Stars: Interview with Steve Holley | Long Island Pulse Magazine". Lipulse.com. 24 February 2010. Retrieved 4 August 2014.

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