Stephen Lawrence "Steve" Winwood (born May 12, 1948 in Handsworth, Birmingham) is an English singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who, in addition to his solo career, was a member of the bands the Spencer Davis Group, Traffic, Go and Blind Faith.

Stephen Lawrence (“Steve”) Winwood (born May 12, 1948 in Great Barr, Birmingham, England) is a British singer, songwriter, and musician who, in addition to his solo career, was a member of the bands the Spencer Davis Group, recording the hit “Gimme Some Lovin’”, Traffic, and Blind Faith. Winwood’s commercial success waned during the mid and late 70’s. He had a major hit with “While you see a chance” in 1980. He had a career renaissance beginning in 1986 with the hit album “Ba