Stephen Peter Marriott (30 January 1947 â€" 20 April 1991) was an
English musician, songwriter and frontman guitarist of rock bands
Small Faces (1965â€"1968 and 1975â€"1978) and Humble Pie (1969â€"1975
and 1979â€"1983), spanning over two decades. Marriott was inducted
posthumously into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012 as a member
of Small Faces.In Britain, Marriott became a popular,
often-photographed mod style icon. Marriott was influenced from an
early age by his heroes including Buddy Holly, Booker T & the MG's,
Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Muddy Waters and Bobby Bland. In later life
Marriott became disillusioned with the music industry and turned his
back on the big record companies, remaining in relative obscurity. He
returned to his music roots playing the pubs and clubs around London
and Essex.Marriott died on 20 April 1991 when a fire, which was
thought to have been caused by a cigarette, swept through his 16th
century home in Arkesden, Essex. He posthumously received an Ivor
Novello Award in 1996 for his Outstanding Contribution to British
Music, and was listed in Mojo as one of the top 100 greatest singers
of all time.
English musician, songwriter and frontman guitarist of rock bands
Small Faces (1965â€"1968 and 1975â€"1978) and Humble Pie (1969â€"1975
and 1979â€"1983), spanning over two decades. Marriott was inducted
posthumously into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012 as a member
of Small Faces.In Britain, Marriott became a popular,
often-photographed mod style icon. Marriott was influenced from an
early age by his heroes including Buddy Holly, Booker T & the MG's,
Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Muddy Waters and Bobby Bland. In later life
Marriott became disillusioned with the music industry and turned his
back on the big record companies, remaining in relative obscurity. He
returned to his music roots playing the pubs and clubs around London
and Essex.Marriott died on 20 April 1991 when a fire, which was
thought to have been caused by a cigarette, swept through his 16th
century home in Arkesden, Essex. He posthumously received an Ivor
Novello Award in 1996 for his Outstanding Contribution to British
Music, and was listed in Mojo as one of the top 100 greatest singers
of all time.
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