Steve Thompson 
L to R: Gus Dudgeon, Steve Thompson, Peter Collins Everyone knows Gus Dudgeon as a terrific record producer of artists like David Bowie, Elton John, Elkie Brooks, Chris Rea, Lindisfarne and many more. Nobody thinks of him as a songwriter but I know he wrote at least one song. I know this because we wrote … Read more
There comes a point in the Autumn years when a guy might contemplate what his legacy (if any) could be. This could be small things like good deeds remembered. Luckily, I think I’ve sown enough of those to offset any bad shit I might have done. As I was preparing my Songwriting Masterclass I found … Read more
This is an intimate view of the development of a song from inception to completion. I shared this earlier in a private Facebook group and now sharing it further afield. The song is “One of A Kind”. The first section is just me on an acoustic guitar. There’s just a title, no lyrics and my … Read more
TENACITY. Publicity By Perseverance… P.O.Box 166, Hartlepool TS26 9JA UK Dave Hill: +44 (0)7951 679666 tenacitymusicpr@gmail.com THE STEVE THOMPSON BAND Consett born Steve Thompson has written songs that have been recorded by Celine Dion, Sheena Easton, Elkie Brooks, The Hollies, The Searchers, Tygers of Pan Tang, Baby Ford, Colin Blunstone, Elaine Page and Chris Farlowe.‘Steve … Read more
Wow, what a lovely time I had last night at The Steel Club, Consett “Homecoming Show”. I don’t think I’ve ever done a show with such a warm and friendly atmosphere. My highlights are too many to mention. Dave Ditchburn’s gyrations were infections to the whole front line. Many times I looked out on a … Read more
