1. Steve Norman was born in Stepney, east London, and was considered a musical child prodigy.
12 Facts About Steve Norman
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Steve Norman started pursuing an interest in popular music as a guitarist in a Dame Alice Owen's School band called The Cut with Gary Kemp, Tony Hadley and John Keeble in 1976.
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In 1985 Steve Norman appeared with the band at Live Aid at Wembley Stadium.
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Steve Norman co-wrote the song "Once More" which became the first new Spandau Ballet single in 20 years.
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Steve Norman worked with Rafa Peletey on various projects, including Funky Jack's "Saxomatic" percussion mix.
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Steve Norman sourced and compiled the music for the Made in Ibiza Chills n' Thrills compilation album and co-compiled A Journey Through Savannah with Peletey for their record label, Island Pulse Records.
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Steve Norman formed a partnership with Hed Kandi, DJ John Jones and Martin Ikin from Soul Purpose called 'The Collective'.
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In 2013, Steve Norman played on three tracks on Bruce Foxton's album, Back in the Room.
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Steve Norman played on James Stevenson's album Everything's Getting Closer To Being Over released in 2014.
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Steve Norman has performed at various concerts in aid of The Prince's Trust charity.
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Steve Norman played at the "Free Nelson Mandela Concert" some years later along with Tony Hadley.
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Steve Norman writes a regular column reviewing CDs for the magazine Ibiza Now.