Steve Winwood (born May 12, 1948, Great Barr, West Midlands, England) is an English singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, noted for his work with the Spencer Davis Group, Traffic and Blind Faith and for a successful solo career.

Widely regarded for his vocals and Hammond organ playing; notable solo hits include "While You See A Chance" and "Roll With It". He has played keyboards, guitar and other instruments on his recordings and has a long career spanning the 1960s to the present.

Five DeBaser reviews examine Steve Winwood's solo albums, praising his musicianship, Hammond playing and songwriting. Arc of a Diver is highlighted as a high point; Roll With It is noted as a major commercial comeback. The self-titled debut is regarded as solid but uneven.

For:Fans of classic rock, blue-eyed soul and Steve Winwood's solo work

 We are faced with one of the giants of Rock Music, and I think it's necessary to review his first solo work.

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 Steve Winwood records it in his home and plays all the instruments, as well as singing: what emerges are seven masterful tracks amounting to 40 minutes of music that ideally bridge the soul of the '70s with intriguing previews of the more sophisticated pop-rock of the newly begun decade.

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 Roll with It, released in 1988, goes far beyond the most optimistic expectations, selling over 3 million copies and even placing the title track at the first place in the United States, thus reviving the worldwide fame of his Traffic's golden times.

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