Steve Pilgrim (musician)
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Steve Pilgrim is an English drummer and singer-songwriter from Liverpool
, England. He was originally the drummer for The Stands
(2003–2004) playing on both the band's albums however he left before the band eventually split up. Following his departure, Pilgrim has established a career as a singer-songwriter, releasing two solo albums Lover, Love Her (2007) and Sunshine (2009), and has also drummed for several artists including John Power and Paul Weller
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Steve Pilgrim joined John Power's band for the Willow She Weeps tour and also played on Power's third studio album Stormbreaker (2008). Pilgrim then went on to drum for Paul Weller joining his band for the 22 Dreams tour and played on the album Wake Up the Nation (2010).
Liverpool
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880...
, England. He was originally the drummer for The Stands
The Stands
The Stands were an English band from Liverpool.-Biography:The Stands were formed by Howie Payne in 2002. There was no fixed line up in the band originally and local musicians Martyn Campbell Sean Payne Russel Pritchard and Robby Stevenson all contributed to early shows...
(2003–2004) playing on both the band's albums however he left before the band eventually split up. Following his departure, Pilgrim has established a career as a singer-songwriter, releasing two solo albums Lover, Love Her (2007) and Sunshine (2009), and has also drummed for several artists including John Power and Paul Weller
Paul Weller
Paul Weller is an English singer-songwriter. Starting with the band The Jam , Weller then went on to branch out musically to a more soulful style with The Style Council...
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Biography
Steve Pilgrim joined The Stands as drummer in 2003 and played with the band for one year. The band were part of Liverpool's Bandwagon scene in the early 2000s and Noel Gallagher was an early fan of The Stands. Whilst in the band Pilgrim played on both their studio albums All Years Leaving (2004) and Horse Fabulous (2005) however he left before their 2005 U.S. tour. After leaving The Stands, Pilgrim played with The Cuckolds from 2005 to 2006 and began work as a session musician playing with artists such as Akeboshi and Sophie Solomon (who he also toured with). In 2007, he joined Northern Irish band The Fools and played on their only release Enjoy It EP (2007).Steve Pilgrim joined John Power's band for the Willow She Weeps tour and also played on Power's third studio album Stormbreaker (2008). Pilgrim then went on to drum for Paul Weller joining his band for the 22 Dreams tour and played on the album Wake Up the Nation (2010).
Associated acts
- The StandsThe StandsThe Stands were an English band from Liverpool.-Biography:The Stands were formed by Howie Payne in 2002. There was no fixed line up in the band originally and local musicians Martyn Campbell Sean Payne Russel Pritchard and Robby Stevenson all contributed to early shows...
(2003–2004) - The Cuckolds (2005–2006)
- Sophie SolomonSophie SolomonSophie Solomon is a British violinist, songwriter and composer who fuses many different musical influences into her music. In January 2012 she will take up the Directorship of the Jewish Music Institute, SOAS.-Early life:...
(2005–2006) - John Power (2006–2008)
- The Fools (2007)
- Paul WellerPaul WellerPaul Weller is an English singer-songwriter. Starting with the band The Jam , Weller then went on to branch out musically to a more soulful style with The Style Council...
(2008–present)
Session discography
- The StandsThe StandsThe Stands were an English band from Liverpool.-Biography:The Stands were formed by Howie Payne in 2002. There was no fixed line up in the band originally and local musicians Martyn Campbell Sean Payne Russel Pritchard and Robby Stevenson all contributed to early shows...
– All Years LeavingAll Years LeavingAll Years Leaving is the debut album by English band The Stands, released in 2004. The album was produced by frontman Howie Payne and reached 28 in the UK album charts...
(2004) - The Stands – Horse FabulousHorse FabulousHorse Fabulous is the second and final album by English band The Stands, released in 2005. The album was produced by Tom Rothrock and reached 62 in the UK album charts...
(2005) - AkeboshiAkeboshi, more commonly known as Akeboshi, is a Japanese pop and folk singer. He is mainly known for the song "Wind", which was used in the hit anime series Naruto. His surname means "bright star," while his given name means "fine man."...
– Akeboshi (2005) - Sophie SolomonSophie SolomonSophie Solomon is a British violinist, songwriter and composer who fuses many different musical influences into her music. In January 2012 she will take up the Directorship of the Jewish Music Institute, SOAS.-Early life:...
– Poison Sweet Madera (2006) - Akeboshi – Meet Along the Way (2007)
- The Fools – Enjoy It (2007)
- John Power – Stormbreaker (2008)
- Rachael Wright – Just Like He Said (2008)
- Akeboshi – Roundabout (2008)
- Alexander WolfeAlexander WolfeAlexander Wolfe is an English singer-songwriter and musician.-Early life:Alexander Wolfe is a musician and songwriter. Born Alexander Gordon de Menthon in Cambridge, he moved to London as a child....
– Morning Brings a Flood (2009) - Paul Weller – Wake Up the NationWake Up the NationWake Up the Nation is the tenth studio album from Paul Weller and was released April 19, 2010. It was nominated for the 2010 Mercury Music Prize....
(2010) - CastCast (band)Cast are an English rock band from Liverpool, formed in 1992 by John Power and Peter Wilkinson after Power left The La's and Wilkinson's former band Shack had split...
– TBA (2011)