17 Facts About Steve Cradock

Stephen Cradock was born on 22 August 1969 and is an English guitarist, most notable for playing in the rock group Ocean Colour Scene.

Steve Cradock plays the guitar in Paul Weller's band, having appeared on all of Weller's solo records following his self-titled debut solo album.

Steve Cradock began playing lead guitar for British ska band The Specials in 2014.

Steve Cradock's playing style has been described as having a "distinctive retro sound".

Steve Cradock, known as Fanny or Chopper, plays keyboards, bass guitar and drums.

Steve Cradock was born in Solihull, West Midlands; his father Chris Steve Cradock, a police officer, would later become his son's manager.

Steve Cradock was educated at Lode Heath School in Solihull.

Steve Cradock formed his first band called The Boys in 1988, with schoolfriends from Solihull.

Steve Cradock formed Ocean Colour Scene in 1989 with Fowler, Minchella and Harrison after the dissolution of both The Boys and The Fanatics.

In 1991 Steve Cradock returned to Weller's London studio with Ocean Colour Scene; Steve Cradock and Weller became friends and Ocean Colour Scene were soon invited to tour with Weller.

Steve Cradock joined Weller's band in 1992, having supported him with Ocean Colour Scene.

Steve Cradock has appeared on all studio albums by Weller, playing the guitar and other instruments.

Weller and Steve Cradock still continue their musical partnership, joining forces whenever Weller takes to the road.

Steve Cradock took to the stage with Weller to perform tracks from this album for five nights at London's Roadhouse in March 2012.

Steve Cradock announced on the Ocean Colour Scene website that he had begun work on a solo album in early 2008, the recording of which took place at Black Barn Studios in Surrey.

Occasionally, Steve Cradock performed his own songs during his tour with Weller during their acoustic gigs of 2007 and 2008.

Steve Cradock married Sally Edwards, a record promoter for Ocean Colour Scene, in 1996.