Steven Wilson

English musician

Born: November 3, 1967

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Who is Steven Wilson?

Steven John Wilson (born 3 November 1967) is an English musician, composer and multi-instrumentalist. He is the founder, guitarist, lead vocalist, and songwriter of the progressive rock band Porcupine Tree, as well as being a member of several other bands, including Blackfield, Storm Corrosion and No-Man. He has also released nine studio albums as a solo artist since 2008. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Wilson has made music prolifically and earned critical acclaim. Wilson is a self-taught composer, producer, audio engineer, guitar and keyboard player, and plays other instruments as needed, including bass guitar, autoharp, hammered dulcimer and flute. His influences and work have encompassed a diverse range of genres including pop, psychedelia, progressive rock and electronic, among others, shifting his musical direction through his albums. He has also released eight albums as a solo artist since 2008.

Historical significance

His honours include six nominations for Grammy Awards: twice with Porcupine Tree, once with his collaborative band Storm Corrosion and three times as a solo artist. In 2017, The Daily Telegraph described him as "a resolutely independent artist" and "probably the most successful British artist you've never heard of".

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