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Steve Gilpin

1949 – 1992

New Zealand singer-songwriter

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About Steve Gilpin

Lived 1949 – 1992 (aged 42). Steve Gilpin was a New Zealand singer-songwriter.

Stephen Ellis Gilpin (28 April 19496 January 1992) was a New Zealand singer and a founder of new wave band Mi-Sex.

In November 1972, he won the national final of TV talent show, New Faces. In 1977 he was a founder of Mi-Sex, which became one of the most popular new wave bands in New Zealand and Australia in the late 1970s to early 1980s. They relocated to Australia in August 1978 and reached number one on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart with "Computer Games" (1979) and had top five hits with "Computer Games" and "People" on the New Zealand Singles Chart. Gilpin also had a solo career including releasing material before forming Mi-Sex. He joined various groups after their disbandment and performed as a solo artist. He was severely injured in a car accident in November 1991 and died of his injuries on 6 January 1992, aged 42.

Biography Stephen Ellis Gilpin was born on 28 April 1949 in Wellington, New Zealand.

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Also known as
Stephen Anthony Gilpin, Stephen Ellis Gilpin

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Steve Gilpin?

New Zealand singer-songwriter

When was Steve Gilpin born?

Steve Gilpin was born on 28 April 1949 in Wellington.

When did Steve Gilpin die?

Steve Gilpin died on 6 January 1992 in Southport.

What was Steve Gilpin's occupation?

Steve Gilpin was a singer-songwriter.

What nationality was Steve Gilpin?

Steve Gilpin was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Steve Gilpin

· Wikidata: Q7612663

· DBpedia: Steve Gilpin

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