Stephen Peter Marriott (30 January 1947 - 20 April 1991) was an English actor, musician, guitarist, singer and songwriter. He was a student at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London and appeared in the West End, before taking a role in music. He co-founded and played in the rock bands Small Faces and Humble Pie, in a career spanning over 20 years. 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 by musicians such as: Miles Davis, Buddy Holly, Booker T & the MG's, Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Muddy Waters and Bobby Bland. In his later life, Marriott distanced himself from the mainstream music industry and turned away from major record labels, remaining in relative obscurity. He returned to his musical roots, playing in local 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 was 44 and 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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This live set from 1984 serves as a fine testament to the man and is worth the entrance fee alone for his phenominal,bluesy reading of CREEDENCES' BAD MOON RISING where he rips into the song with a passionate intensity that wipes all trace of the original away and along with superlative treatments of ALL OR NOTHING,FIVE LONG YEARS and many other gritty classics you feel that this must have been one hell of a gig to be present at. Stunning!
(amazon.com/Live-at-Dingwalls-Steve-Marriott/dp/B000009ONH) Review by brianolson@boogie.co.uk. December 8, 2001
Yep. I have this CD, and it's called Steve Marriots Packet of Three (a reference to the way condoms are sold in England). This came out sometime after "Go For The Throat" It's a trio doing a great performance in a club. It has all the great Pie songs plus several others like Marriots slow version of Creedence Clearwater Revivals "Bad Moon Rising". The sound quality is great. This is a must have for Pie collectors.
(amazon.com/Live-at-Dingwalls-Steve-Marriott/dp/B000009ONH) Review by jeff cromwell. June 9, 2004